I suspect by now that Christmas is a thing of the past and the telly is full of adverts with smiling people on beaches with perfect children. … [Read more...]
Nikki’s News
I got my first job when I was 14. Clearing glasses at the local pub which quickly moved on to helping in the kitchen and waitressing – all of which I … [Read more...]
Ask the Police
This month I would like to take the opportunity to talk to you a bit about Hate Crime and what to do if you are a victim of this type of crime. A … [Read more...]
Christmas Spirit
Christmas is a time for giving. Watching TV, you’d be forgiven for thinking that this means ‘giving lots of expensive stuff’! From September, adverts … [Read more...]
Why We Should Eat Seasonally
Hands up everyone who has mindlessly placed a punnet of tropical fruit in the shopping basket in the middle of winter. The bright colour of passion … [Read more...]
Digging for Victory
This winter, many of us will start digging to prepare a vegetable plot or flower border for planting next spring. But the question may arise - why … [Read more...]
Best Bulbs for Autumn Planting
Planting bulbs in the autumn creates an optimism and air of anticipation for spring, when everything bursts into life and many of the bulb … [Read more...]
Why Taking A Break is Good for You
How often do we postpone the lifestyle changes we know we need to make, skip physical activity and indulge in the very foods we promise to give … [Read more...]
Can I Trust a Door-to-Door Salesman?
Recently Leicestershire Police ran an operation around rogue traders and helping our communities reduce the risk of being caught out by those who aim … [Read more...]
Taking Personal Responsibility
The antidote for negativity is that you accept complete responsibility for your situation. The very act of taking responsibility short-circuits and … [Read more...]