Lessons for fitness

Lessons for fitness

It sounds very impressive to say let’s make our new eco towns "fit towns" to tackle obesity, but many of these proposed facilities are already available. While it makes sense to provide more cycle lanes and safer walking routes to and from school, at...
Geoff’s winter retreat

Geoff’s winter retreat

I’m tempted to book a ski holiday at Geoff’s winter retreat at Les Gets. Let’s hope there will be more snow this winter, it was pretty dire last year. I had three ski holidays before I married and found them exhilarating, especially navigating my way...
Are you superstitious?

Are you superstitious?

Do you touch wood and cross your fingers for luck? Why are so many of us still superstitious? Especially today with our vast knowledge and proof to distinguish between fact and fiction. According to one would-be expert, it’s because people feel increasingly...
The missing – Daniel Morcombe (2)

The missing – Daniel Morcombe (2)

Today has been chosen to mark the disappearance of Daniel Morcombe, one of the first tragic cases I highlighted in this series of missing people, and one of the most unforgettable because of the normal circumstances surrounding it. It is feared Daniel was abducted and...
Why dancing should be made compulsory

Why dancing should be made compulsory

   I would like to propose that dancing should made compulsory, that there is a dance suitable for everyone to enjoy, whatever their age and fitness level. That was the theme of my latest Toastmasters speech at Cambridge Speakers’ Club last night. I...