It has been a long time since I have posted anything, I suppose I didn't want to jump in on the band-waggon and fill everyones mind with un-necessary stuff.

I found myself getting all stressed in the shoulders are realised that I was not breathing properly so I made myself sit in the garden and breath as  it is always good to breathe properly especially if you can get outside with the birds singing and the sun shining.
I do not do breathing exercises in class as I do not want to take people out of their breathing patterns, but this is useful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7sJw5ecFUU&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2PX86nUfM0Pt-eovlmPoVb_ncGH5tKCJkcPJ8vCvRrqbPThazRFN6qwmM

​I will pop back later in the week...take care, make sure you go for a walk every day and be safe! 

bThere is a new game:
Who will move first?
Will they say thank you?

Day 13 is done and we are all getting used to a new normal. The morning alarm is later as there is no commute. Every cough is dissected and radio stations selected for their 'happy news policy' - you are right- they don't have one. 

Trying to stay 2m (6ft) away from anyone is not easy, especially when walking along the street and the 'couple' coming the other way refuses to move from the centre of the pavement. And then you say thank you to them for NOT moving! 

Last weekend everyone was out; they were either not thinking or just being plain selfish. Then, as expected, we were put on 'Lockdown'. But it doesn't feel like Lockdown becasuse we can go for a walk, go shopping for essentials and see the elderly- we just can't get to within 6ft of them or introduce 'germs' into their homes. Looking at the news from Italy, we can see where we are going- it will get worse, but staying 'indoors' protects us and the NHS.

BUT, what is worrying is the isolation, the lack of human contact. That is why I always smile when I pass anyone, and we may stop, leaving 6ft between us, for a 'human chat'. It may only last 5 minutes, but it is 5 minutes they are not alone. 

People are demanding that the parks are shut. The play equipment is closed as are the tennis courts, but closing off the open green spaces, where dads and sons can play football and families cycle and young girls can jog safely will create secondary issues such as loneness or depression. 

There is no quick end, we just have to reply on people we do not know to behave themselves.

Checking the news is depressing, so once in a while i will try to share something light hearted. 
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But first...money, finance and all that stuff.

The place to go is Martin Lewis: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/03/uk-coronavirus-help-and-your-rights/?utm_source=MSE_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=18-Mar-20-50597964-3914&utm_campaign=nt-hiya&utm_content=3

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I am not going to write too much about this, other than ​the effects of a 'urine infection' can be long lasting and devastating. We are often told to drink more and do 'pelvic floor exercises' but maybe prevention is as simple as getting up off the chair and having a stroll round the room?

https://www.scotsman.com/health/sitting-down-longer-leads-to-incontinence-in-older-women-reveals-scottish-study-1-5085941

Being a couch potato and binge watching a whole TV series is OK for a day or so but It is important to keep active.

I always feel better after a class or a brisk walk so I have signed up for @REDJanuaryUK and will be getting active every day to raise funds for Mind.

I'm not running a marathon (I don't run!) but I will be going for a walk, dancing in front of the TV or 'doing something' every day 'with purpose' for Mind. 

I hope you will support me and click onto my fundraising page
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/red-january-2020-3add73cf-7ac5-40a4-8b61-d37027189635 as you will see I haven't set too high a target!

Thank you. 

Tonight is the 'Big Thank You' during the BBC Sport Personality of the Year.

Volunteers - where would be be without them?
Tonight during the Sports Personality of the Year we will be thanking people who have volunteered and made a difference.
But, these are everyday people, not sports stars. What might happen if the grass at your local sports club was not cut before every game, the bar was not be open for a quick drink, and no one replaced the toilet paper when it runs out?
The children will have no one to coach them, there will be no one to administer first aid and the kit may go unwashed, litter left and chairs never put back in the right place.
In the dance world ballet buns might not be as great as they could be without the mum who can tame newly washed hair, no one to collect the money for Christmas parties or make the sandwiches for special events. No one to book the halls, sell raffle tickets or make sure the hall is as clean and tidy (if not cleaner) than you found it.
There would be no one to pass on skills, develop training courses or run training days or residential courses.
Who puts out the books, and tidies them away, buys the snacks and puts up the Christmas decorations for the fair?
There would be no Trustees taking on the responsibility of governance, fundraising or the day- to - day running of charity/company.
So, what ever you do, where ever you go, please remember to say a thank you to the person who 'does the stuff' so you can do what you do.

BUT most importantly a very BIG THANK YOU to everyone who comes to my EXTEND or Medau classes, as well as the volunteers at Jewish Care and The Methodist Church in Grange Park, without you, your laughter, smiles and friendship they would not be as much fun as they are!