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Regular conversations and quizzes have been fine, but …

By Amanda Furness | 22 July 2020

In her latest column, Amanda reflects on why she’s been focussed on her senses during the recent lock-down and how she continues to miss being able to fully use one of them.

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Trying to live sustainably has unexpected benefits

By Amanda Furness | 28 February 2020

In her latest column, Amanda discovers that trying to live more sustainably has unexpected benefits and rekindles some old memories.

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Well-known phrases may fall off the tongue but do they prove helpful?

By Amanda Furness | 07 November 2019

Many well-known phrases have been quoted to Amanda regarding her latest life event, in her latest column she muses on their accuracy.

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It’s always worth remembering that it’s good to talk

By Amanda Furness | 19 July 2019

Moving house is regularly listed as one of our most stressful life events but, in her latest column, Amanda finds a reason why it’s good to talk about the experience.

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Reciprocal arrangements are the way to go!

By Amanda Furness | 03 May 2019

In her latest column, Amanda discovers the surprising beauty of reciprocal arrangements and the satisfaction of playing to your strengths.

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Why you shouldn’t knock it till you’ve tried it

By Amanda Furness | 22 February 2019

In her latest column, a wearable present leads Amanda to re-assess her views and discover a previously unknown competitive spirit.

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What did we get up to on this year’s team away day?

By Amanda Furness | 23 November 2018

You can tell it’s been a busy year as our annual team away day slipped from spring to late autumn, our activity was unusual but hugely rewarding.

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Does putting your house in order quell feelings of self-doubt?

By Amanda Furness | 20 September 2018

In our early Autumn newsletter Amanda tries to find the cause of her self-doubt by putting one element of her house in order.

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The unexpected benefit of a smashing time

By Amanda Furness | 28 June 2018

In our summer 2018 newsletter, Amanda discovers there’s an unexpected benefit to be gained from getting rid of a botched DIY job.

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Two brown rabbits in a nest

Why having an empty nest isn’t an accurate description

By Amanda Furness | 20 April 2018

In our spring newsletter, Amanda tries not to be overwhelmed by a new project and is struck that the need for it hasn’t all been of her own making.

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