Second Great North Run Done! Boom! I have just about recovered I think from an absolutely amazing day with an amazing atmosphere and amazing people. A slow start and a quick realisation that 13.1 miles is a long bloody way but I flew past planes, fire engines and bob sleds, got chased of minions, burned…Read more »

We are at the end of week five of the summer break and boy are we all ready for back to school. I have seen the above post posted quite regularly across most social media platforms and I totally get it. This year I have been lucky enough to be able to take a bit…Read more »

Met the new Taylor’s Holly and Ollie (the birds I haven’t changed the kids names lol) The new chicks on the block are this years Peregrine imprints. Holly is named after her grandmother whose sadly lost a couple of years ago and was the first Peregrine Michael bought and imprinted back in 2005. Ollie is…Read more »

Bishop Auckland Constituency MP, Helen Goodman, is backing a life-saving appeal from Cancer Research  UK for more NHS cancer staff. She joined campaigners in Westminster on Wednesday 6 June at the launch of the charity’s new campaign – ‘Shoulder to Shoulder Against Cancer’. It encourages everyone to stand shoulder to shoulder with the NHS by…Read more »

What better way to end a week of supporting our amazing NHS and Cancer Research than participating in running events for both causes! Saturday was Park Run especially marshalled by NHS staff  with many others running in fancy dress to celebrate 70 Years of the great institution. There were some fantastic costumes including my wifey…Read more »

What a week! In a break from the norm I headed to London to fulfil my role Cancer Research Campaigns Ambassador. Over 80 fellow ambassadors plus CRUK staff and volunteers headed to Parliament for the Launch of the Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign. With a growing and ageing population, demand for cancer tests is going to…Read more »

Mental health is not something I talk openly and often about. This week  (14-20 May 2018) is Mental Health Awareness weekend seamed appropriate to open up and let me you tell you depression and anxiety sucks.   I have suffered anxiety as long as I can remember although, it was only about  4 years ago that…Read more »

Royal wedding fever has hit the Taylor household. School has got the tinys sooo excited for the impending nuptials I have been duped into buying half of poundworld to celebrate the day. Headbands, Harry and Meghan masks (which aren’t one bit creepy) wristbands union jacks galore cute cake toppers you name it we stocked up…Read more »

What a week for us Taylors! What is Normally a quieter time of year for us business has still been pretty hectic for both the senior Taylors! Considering we mostly work together I have barely seen the Mr lately. Wednesday was a much needed date night and what better way to spend it that at…Read more »