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Moving Forward January 22, 2020
Defiance October 23, 2019
Living my best life September 29, 2019
Flat in Piccadilly Circus June 5, 2019
#ShowUs more women who look like me April 3, 2019
Horror vs Happiness March 5, 2019
Weather report February 18, 2019
No tits and a tat January 22, 2019
The one about anger January 4, 2019
What a year December 30, 2018

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Love this from @flowersfromthefarm You’ll definitely be able to buy homegrown British flowers from a local source if you search them out. Check out the growers map on Flowers from the Farm website #britishflowers #flowerfarmer #grownnotflown #valentinesday #flowersfromthefarm Posted @withregram • @flowersfromthefarm Let’s talk about sustainability. We’re all talking about reducing plastic waste, flying less, eating less or better quality meat, buying less stuff, making the right decisions. Flowers are no different. You can reduce the carbon footprint of your flowers by buying locally grown or at least British grown. Most flowers sold in U.K. are imported and have a much higher carbon cost. If you want evidence, recent research can be seen on our website (link in bio) So seek out a local grower. Our website has a map of growers. Valentines Day roses? Roses in February? They will definitely be imported, usually from Africa or South America. By Plane. And treated with lots of chemicals to grow and protect them and prepare them for the journey. Truly seasonal flowers will be British grown gorgeous tulips, scented Narcissi, alstroemeria, anemones and fresh, lush foliage. And so much more beautiful for all their natural freshness. Saying it with flowers shouldn’t cost the earth. Choose well and show you really care. #makevalentinesgreen Carol 🌱 @carolsiddorn Thanks to Kirsty @teenyweenyfarm for the graphic ✨

NEW BLOG POST Today is the 4th anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis. I’ve written about that and moving forward. Link in biog #breastcancer #mastectomy #diagnosis #anniversary #movingforward #writing #cancerblogger #cancerblog #blogstagram #iamwriting #breastcancernow

I’ve just reviewed #GetStrongGetFitGetHappy by @getstrongfitandhappy The book is written for everyone aged 40+ seeking a fresh approach to life. Loads of tips and advice to get stronger , fitter & happier. This is what I’ve been working on for the last year so it’s great to be able to delve more deeply into the subject & keep learning.Thanks to @hashtag_press for the advance copy. Link to review is in my biog. #bookstagram #getstronggetfitgethappy #bookreview #fitnessover40 #fitnessover50 #cancerfitness #hipreplacement #happyforlife #fitforlife #strengthforlife

The view through Tern Hide on Stockers Lake this morning. I walk round this lake most days & always see different & new views. How lucky am I to have this right on my doorstep #aquadrome #naturereserve #walkfromhome #muddywalk #birdhide #rickmansworth #breathe #freshair #timetothink

I spoke to @sirin_kale about baldness and how I felt about going out without a wig. My story is a small part of an excellent article in yesterday’s @guardian G2. Both of my children graduated in July 2016 when I was bald. I asked them if they’d like me to wear my wig, which I’d worn once. I secretly hoped they’d answer no - which is what they did say. I wanted to be me at that moment in time & I just happened to have no hair then - or at least baby ostrich hair. I found going out bald empowering & led to some lovely conversations with random strangers in the street. Chats that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. I know it’s not the same for many others but it felt great to me! #bald #baldhead #chemotherapy #chemo #cancer #tobaldlygo #nohair #rockthebald #grinandbareit #breastcancer #family #graduation #manchesteruniversity

What a lovely, warm & relaxed evening @maggies.west.london for @100storiesbook launch. I’m in awe of what @helenatraill has done with this project. She’s turned her degree dissertation project into a book and most importantly into a community of people connected by cancer and who are happy to talk about their cancer stories. Im so happy to know Helena and was proud to be one of storytellers at her book launch. I also got to meet my fellow storyteller & #ShowUs @dove model - the absolute queen who is @_gracelatter Please do try to read the stories in Helena’s book. 1st pic @claudiaroseknowles #100stories #cancerstories #breastcancer #storytelling #maggieswestlondon #cancercommunity #cancersupportcommunity #talking

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We had our first frost last night. Which means that the dahlias & other annuals are finally over for the year. Made beautiful frosted photos though #dahlia #cosmos #calendula #salvia #frostyflowers #britishflowers #naturesbeauty #firstfrost

Cornflowers still blooming on the sunny patch. #septembersun #septemberflowers #cornflowers #grownfromseed #grownnotflown

Dahlias grown on the sunny patch by @julietkfp Posted @withrepost • @julietkfp Dahlias Gifted vessel Colour Form Happy #grownbyme #flowersmakemehappy #flowerstagram #flowertherapy #gardeningformentalhealth #sunnypatch

Fresh from the sunny patch aka my garden!! @sunnypatchblooms #grownfromseed #grownnotflown #britishflowers #sunnypatch #flowersmakemehappy

It’s dahlia time again. Look at these beauties #dahlia #gardenflowers #flowerstagram #flowersmakemehappy

A bunch of perfumed gorgeousness #grownbyme #sweetpea #gardenflowers

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