Monthly Archives: June 2020

100 days of learning (part 2)

Posted on June 30, 2020 by amandacomms1

It is now 100 days since lockdown happened in the UK and like many people this time has challenged my thinking, made me questioned my approach to things, and encouraged me to look differently at what I do. It is … Continue reading →

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100 days of learning (part 1)

Posted on June 28, 2020 by amandacomms1

Next week we will reach 100 days since the start of lockdown in March. It has been an unusual and at times surreal experience to have first been forced to stay home and then later to have restrictions on life. … Continue reading →

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A risky business

Posted on June 25, 2020 by amandacomms1

Anyone out there like to go sky diving or bungee jumping? Neither are for me but I will try my hand at horseriding. Why do we like to do some things and not others? It has a lot to do … Continue reading →

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Unacceptable

Posted on June 21, 2020 by amandacomms1

I saw Reading trending on Twitter last night and like a lot of other people wanted to check out what was going on. I had switched the TV over to Sky News but nothing was being said. Then the basic … Continue reading →

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The future is bright

Posted on June 19, 2020 by amandacomms1

It is Friday. The end of another week and a time when some things started to appear a bit more familiar. Shops are starting to open and businesses are planning for the future. Yet you may feel frustrated, overwhelmed and … Continue reading →

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Back to the store

Posted on June 16, 2020 by amandacomms1

Yesterday was a major step forward for many people. The opening of many stores and shopping centres signalled the arrival of familiar sights. Shopping is now a very different experience that some will grow to accept and others will try … Continue reading →

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Take Back Control

Posted on June 14, 2020 by amandacomms1

**Guest Blog by Sandra Edwards of Sandra Edwards Consulting** Over the last three months it’s felt like we have lost control of life. Things that we took for granted were suddenly out of reach and dictates from the government were … Continue reading →

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This is no recovery

Posted on June 11, 2020 by amandacomms1

We have reached week 12 after lockdown at the end of March and some aspects of the new way of life are becoming more acceptable. I still miss being able to just get up and go wherever I want to … Continue reading →

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Time for a Think Through Brew

Posted on June 10, 2020 by amandacomms1

Sometimes all you need is a moment to reflect on what you have done and to think about what might be coming next. Continue reading →

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An important safety message

Posted on June 6, 2020 by amandacomms1

In the North West it is claimed that the R rating for Covid-19 is now above 1. There has been lots of discussion about what that might mean in terms of response. In reality we have seen the leaders of … Continue reading →

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