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  • Psoriasis Awareness Week 2025

    Psoriasis Awareness Week 2025

    Wednesday 29th October to Tuesday 4th November 2025

    Psoriasis Awareness Week is fast approaching and the theme for 2025 will be‘Comorbidities of Psoriasis’.

    Comorbidities are the presence of one or more additional diseases or disorders that occur in someone already living with psoriasis.

    Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, chronic inflammatory disease which is thought to have a genetic basis.

    Alongside the skin related issues of Psoriasis, people with the condition often experience other conditions such as cardiovascular disease, digestive disorders, diabetes and allergies.

    The impact of living with psoriasis may also affect mental health, such as low self-esteem, feelings of isolation and loneliness and anxiety and depression

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    The Psoriasis Association will have a number of new resources, advice and information to share during the week as well as number of ways you can take part.

    • Download the Digital Toolkit to show you support on social media
    • Put on purple for World Psoriasis Day, Wednesday 29th October.
    • Join the Instagram Live Q&A sessions (@psoriasisuk) on Monday 3rdNovember at 6.30pm
    • Take part in the virtual coffee morning via zoom on Friday 31stOctober at 11am.
    • Join the free webinar event in collaboration with St John’s DermAcademy on Thursday 6th November at 6pm: ‘Weight Matters in Psoriasis”
    • Visit the website for all information about Psoriasis Awareness Week 2025.

  • Kendal Mountain Festival 2023

    The Kendal Mountain Festival is the biggest gathering of outdoor enthusiasts in the UK and takes place in Kendal, Cumbria in November every year.

    Highlights of Kendal Mountain Festival 2022

    Festival Dates

    The festival will run from 16th – 19th of November 2023 featuring a brilliant mix of both ticketed and free events.

    Anyone on any budget can come and enjoy the Festival and have a great time.

    Due to the nature of the event spaces, spread out around Kendal, tickets for different events need to be purchased separately online via the website.

    However, the amazing Basecamp in Abbot Hall Park is free to enter and hosts a huge variety of free talks as well as the event brand partner stalls.

    The Festival runs Thursday afternoon through to all day Sunday – so why not stay overnight and take Monday off!

    Speakers

    Listen to talks and presentations from over 50 speakers, covering

    Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, SnowAdventure and Exploration, Running Hiking Cycling, Water, Nature and Environment, Music, Art, Photography and Poetry.

    Festival events

    There is something for everyone at the Festival with massive programme of events covering:
    Speaker events
    World Premieres, Feature Films and Short Film Collections
    Our huge Basecamp Festival Village
    Book Festival
    Arts events
    Live music and Parties
    Secret Sessions
    10K Trail Run
    Family friendly events
    Environmental Films and Talks
    Yoga
    Free Events

    10K Trail Run

    Taking part in the 10K trail run this year will help the event support the crucial voluntary work of Kendal Mountain Rescue Team.

    Take part in a rip-roaring trail run visiting the local landmarks used by the local running community.

    The route is pure trail running, strewn with natural obstacles (no haybales, no mud-baths, no obstacles required) just lots of great ascents, jaw dropping vistas, some hard packed and grassy trails and a great town centre finish.

    The adidas TERREX Kendal Mountain Festival 10K Trail Run starts on closed roads climbing out of the town centre up Beast Banks.

    Its steep start utilises the same roads that the Tour of Britain cycle race finishes up.

    After 3km the route starts weaving along the limestone escarpment of Scout Scar with amazing views across Morecambe Bay and the Lyth Valley.

    The run along the escarpment is punctuated by crossing Underbarrow Road, where there will be a simple water station then continues towards Cunswick Scar before turning back across Kendal golf course and descending the steep streets and Ginnels back into the centre of Kendal.

  • Gut Health and Probiotics

    Gut Health and Probiotics

    by Jenny Tschiesche

    Published by pen and Sword; Gut Health and Probiotics is aimed at the general population to help them improve their gut health and maybe even get the bottom of long standing and niggling conditions.

    Gut Biome

    It contains valuable guidelines about how to increase and protect the gut probiotic biome.


    About the book

    Easy to understand

    The text does contain some technical and medical terms but is still easy to read and informative for the average person.

    Detailed information is given on the difference between prebiotics and probiotics and how to use them for specific issues.

    The book discusses supplements and the importance of obtaining probiotics from your every day diet.

    About the author

    Jenny Tschiesche

    As an author and nutritionist, Jenny has a genuine passion for what she does which shines through whenever she presents.

    She is now also a published author of five cookery books, including two designed for the hugely popular Instant Pot and her Sunday Times Bestseller – Air Fryer Cookbook.

    Gut health research

    Recent research is showing just how important gut health is, with many now labelling the gut as the second brain.

    Modern lifestyle and food intake does little to provide our gut with the biome that it requires and a number of conditions such as inflammatory Arthritic and autoimmune conditions are now thought to be linked to lack of good bacteria in the gut.

    Second Brain

    Harvard Medical School state Probiotics can do more than improve your gut health. They also may indirectly enhance your brain, too.

    Research shows that the gut and brain are connected, a partnership called the gut-brain axis.

    The two are linked through biochemical signaling between the nervous system in the digestive tract, called the enteric nervous system, and the central nervous system, which includes the brain.

    The primary information connection between the brain and gut is the vagus nerve, the longest nerve in the body.

    The gut has been called a “second brain” because it produces many of the same neurotransmitters as the brain does, like serotonin, dopamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid, all of which play a key role in regulating mood. In fact, it is estimated that 90% of serotonin is made in the digestive tract.

    According to the National Institue of Health
    Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of neurodegenerative disorders affecting mostly the elderly.
    Research shows that alteration in gut microbial diversity and defects in gut brain axis are linked to AD.

  • Celtic Connections 2024

    Celtic Connections 2024

    Celtic Connections 2024 tickets now on sale

    World renowned Celtic Connections festival will once again light up Glasgow stages, venues and dark winter nights from Thursday 18 January to Sunday 4 February 2024, for what will be one of its biggest capacity festivals.

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    Spanning many music genres

    The festival is set to stage another ambitious programme for 2024 of incredible performances spanning many music genres.

    World renowned

    Proudly known as Europe’s premier folk, roots and world music festival and the home of spectacular musical showcases and one off collaborations, Celtic Connections has continued to expand into a multitude of genres over its 30 year history.

    Glasgow UNESCO City of Music

    Glasgow’s status as a UNESCO City of Music will be well and truly on display as more than 300 events welcome a host of unmissable music across 18 days.

    Much loved venues, such as the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Barrowland Ballroom, The Pavilion Theatre and Barony Hall, will provide audiences with a warm Glaswegian welcome.

    Biggest winter festival

    Organisers are encouraging anyone who has never attended the biggest winter festival of its kind, to come and experience its magic for themselves.

    Celtic Connections boasts a diverse line up that caters to a wide range of musical tastes.

    From the high energy rhythms of bands fusing contemporary sounds with traditional music, to intimate and soulful settings of acoustic performances, this festival offers something to satisfy every musical palette.

    Musician from all corners of the world

    Like the anticipated 110,000 attendees, musicians will descend on Glasgow from near and far.

    From just along the road to all corners of the globe, including North America, West Africa, India, Australia,

    Ukraine, Norway, Sweden, France and Ireland, international artists of the highest calibre are once again lining up to play a sought after Celtic Connections slot.

    Glasgow Life Chair, Bailie Annette Christie, said: “This year’s exciting and extensive programme features a superb, diverse line up of established and emerging talent.”

    “It promises unmissable performances, from intimate gigs to large scale shows and something to suit all musical tastes, so we look forward to the curtain rising on Celtic Connections 2024 and to welcoming performers and audiences for what will be a truly special start to the new year.”

    Lineup

    Among the extensive lineup will be festival regulars such as Julie Fowlis, Eddie Reader, Billy Bragg, Blazin Fiddles and Bruce Hornsby.

    Celtic Connections 2024 will take place from Thursday 18th January to Sunday 4th February. General tickets go on sale 10am, Wednesday 11th October 2023.

    The programme can be viewed in full and tickets purchased at www.celticconnections.com.

  • Frightfully fun ideas from Etsy

    Frightfully fun ideas from Etsy

    If you are looking for some Halloween inspiration, here are some frightfully fun ideas from Etsy.

    We are always keen to promote fellow small businesses and Autumn is such a colourful, fun season.

    Etsy is a worldwide marketplace for artisans and hand crafters, where you can shop securely 24 hours a day.

    Decor and Ornaments

    There are some very talented crafters creating brilliant ornaments from spooky garden statues to scary pumpkins.

    Decorate the house with pumpkin monsters and beautifully arranged Autumnal and Halloween door wreaths.

    Trick or Treat

    Be creative when out trick or treating with Halloween and cosplay costume. Great for the seasonal parties too.

    You can even buy pre made, decorative trick or treat sweet bags to give to the neighbour’s children when they call.

    Frightfully Fun Halloween gifts

    Celebration of Halloween or Samhain has become more popular in the UK over recent years and Etsy makers have an extensive collection of gift ideas. Choose from Autumn themed cute pumpkin candles and jewellery to personalised sweatshirts.

    Stay warm

    Spooky fleeces and throws will keep you warm after an autumn night run or walk.

    Whatever you do this Halloween, stay safe, make sure you can be seen when out and about in the dark and enjoy the Autumn festivities.

    If you are still lacking inspiration then the Etsy Editors have created a special Halloween Shop page, loaded with Editors picks from their favourite finds this season.

    Don’t forget seasonal birthdays too!

    Discover expert finds from talented sellers.

    Find Out More…