10/05/2022
We had a lovely evening at the Cheltenham Hunter Chase meeting at the end of April. It was lovely to get some of the Ambassadors, Partners and Specialists together after such a long time of not being able to do events like this. We were very lucky to have the use of a fantastic box above the finish line and brilliant catering thanks to the generosity of our partner Sporting Agenda. The sun shone, lots of chatting, the drinks flowed and many bets won and lost (more were lost I think!) An altogether very jolly evening for all.
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6/05/2022
Jojo Hancock, founder of Yoga Creative, talks to me about her new Menopause Yoga workshops and the powerful ways that we can support the main symptoms of all stages of menopause.
I wanted to share these interesting facts with you as laughter is an important part of keeping us both mentally and physically healthy.
3/05/2022
Whether you are planting a tree for the Jubilee, or making additions to your garden borders, there are many things that need to be taken into account to ensure that your trees and plants enjoy a happy and healthy life.
28/04/2022
Sophie West is a clinical Hypnotist and integrative life coach in Bath. She has written us a really interesting overview of her profession and a typical day in her life.
8/04/2022
Six times Badminton winner, Lucinda Green and I discuss the upcoming Badminton Horse trials and who could do well and be in the mix at the most prestigious Three Day Event in the world, that's now been absent from the Calendar since 2019. We also talk about how important it is that the Cross Country stays being the real core of the sport and how her Lucinda Green Academy is helping riders perfect the skill of cross country riding and fine-tuning the vital relationship between horse and rider.
5/04/2022
Tom Shares six very important pieces of advice to help deal with severe depression, bipolar disorder, mixed state, severe anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.
14/03/2022
This book is about what life feels like when death interrupts it, about bearing the unbearable and describing an experience that seems beyond words.
Venetia talks about her hopes for the Cheltenham Festival this year, her career as a National Hunt trainer and her fingers being firmly crossed for a good amount of rain over the next few days!
I had an interesting chat with sports presenter John Inverdale. John is a huge supporter of racing and now sits on the committee of Cheltenham Racecourse.
13/03/2022
Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire Edward Gillespie tells us about this fascinating and wonderful role he's held since 2018.
6/03/2022
Boris Starling writes so beautifully. We are sharing this piece with Grapevine as it captures the very essence of the Cricket genius.
3/03/2022
One of our charities, Hope and Homes for Children are playing a vital role in helping children and families in Ukraine, Moldova and Romania during this shocking crisis. Please consider donating, this situation is so desperate.
Grapevine arranged for 10 members to be taken on a tour by the brilliant sculptor Hamish Mackie. He showed us around The Lockbund foundry in Oxfordshire, seeing all his creations in each stage of the process including watching a bronze pour. We were then taken to his studio to see some of his wonderful work.
13/02/2022
Covering over 500 kms in the foothills of the Andes. This race, only in it's third year, is based on the landscape, culture, history and horses of Patagonia and the Gauchos. This is the greatest test of horsemanship and wilderness skills on Earth.
28/01/2022
Alexandra is the daughter of former deputy Prime Minister Lord Heseltine. She's going to walk from her home in Thenford to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford on Sunday 13th Feb, in a bid to bring her fundraising total for the heart unit to £100,000.
18/01/2022
Boris Starling writes so brilliantly... I thought I'd share his thoughts on the Djokovic saga that unfolded in Australia last week.
14/01/2022
Grapevine member Emma Reid, dispels any myths that some of you may have about the process and what it entails; she also explains the vast array of benefits it has in helping us overcome, sometimes lifelong, destructive habits.
10/01/2022
Laurence is a British interior designer, best know for appearing on the BBC's programme Changing Rooms.
18/11/2021
If you want to experience adventure, fun, beauty and complete luxury all in one place, then you need to read about this gem, sitting in Limpopo Provence in the Waterberg, about 3 hours north of Johannesburg, South Africa.
