According to PDSA’s Animal Wellbeing report (Feb 2020), 51% of UK adults own a pet, 26% of those are cat owners. I am proud as punch to say I own one of the approx. 10.9 million felines in the UK right now.

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We’re approaching the time of year when myself and Mr. F would usually take the short but muddy pilgrim up to St Nicholas Godstone for the village Christmas Carol Service. It sees the whole community and many of our neighbours come together over singing, mulled wine and homemade mince pies. It’s a time to pause and catch up before the usual Christmas chaos, talk holiday plans and share our well wishes for the year ahead. St. Nicholas is heaving, and many people are left standing in the doorways of the little church. It’s one of my favourite Christmas activities and one I’m sorely going to miss this year due to social distancing.

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I don’t know Edward, but like most parents lost in an emotional swell of nappies, nursery and notes to Santa, when I see his face, I instantly see in him my own son, or the imagined face of a son or daughter yet to come into the world.

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More than two-thirds of UK adults have worried about the effect of Covid-19 on their lives and what impact it will have for their future. Social isolation, job losses, financial insecurity, working front-line jobs and a loss of coping mechanisms has caused a widespread “mental health emergency”. It has been and continues to be, an incredibly difficult year for most.

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This year for Jellybean’s 12 Days of Giving I have chosen to support Trekstock, who offer invaluable help and support to young adults suffering with cancer in the UK.

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