Pick Me Up! 28-Jul-2022

Picking up my medical kit, I got my entire family to practice their best patient. It sounds cringy, but I had always wanted to be a nurse from a young age. I made it my mission, studying hard as I hit school and university. So much so, I can now proudly say that I’ve been a nurse for just under 26 years! And for every single second it’s been a privilege, with patients welcoming you into their lives. Over that time, I had worked in a variety of senior nursing roles, but one stood out to me the most – dementia care. So, just over 12 months ago, I became a consultant admiral nurse with Dementia UK – not only would I help those suffering with dementia, but the families…

HAVE YOU HEARD? Get your needles ready as Tom Daley has launched Summer With Love. After setting up his fashion label Made With Love in November 2021, he’s been helping the nation get creative. The Summer With Love range is all about the little things – being outside, having picnics, BBQs and going on holiday. So, this year, whether you’re on a plane or relaxing at home, you can enjoy a satisfying project of making your own vest, blanket, cardigan and even wall hanging. ● From £29, bytomdaley.com…

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This summer, families across the nation are being encouraged to get muddy and help beat cancer. Pretty Muddy Kids is a fun obstacle course where children can scramble up climbing frames, crawl under cargo nets and whizz down mud slides, all while raising money for life-saving research into all types of cancer. This event is not about who is first to cross the finish line, but about taking part. In partnership with Tesco, Cancer Research’s Race for Life events are taking place until mid September – so sign up today and help save lives! ● cancerresearchuk.org/org…

If you were a fan of The Sanatorium by Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah Pearse, then get ready to sink your teeth into her newest thriller. DS Elin Warner is back and she’s returning to work after the deadly events up in the Swiss Alps. Only, she’s quickly plunged back into the world of murder and deceit as a body is found at a wellness retreat off the English coast. At first, the death is believed to be a tragic accident, but as a storm sets in, more bodies turn up and Elin is forced to fight for her life as she tracks down the killer. Thrilling, dark and full of suspense, The Retreat is a must for crime fans – you won’t be able to put it down. ●…

Us brits love a pub garden and Emmy and BAFTA award-winning British documentary filmmaker Doug Allen has been exploring these humble habitats. Teaming up with Warner’s Gin, this mini-series highlights how nature can thrive in even the most unexpected of places. The short documentary brings the same filming techniques from blockbuster nature films to chart a day in the life of a quintessential pub garden. It captures pubgoers of all different shapes, sizes and species! ● Watch on YouTube – Warner’s Nature Marque Documentary…