You can just picture what happened at the offices of the Lake District National Park in the run-up to Christmas. Someone in Human Remains or the pan-diversity inclusion unit (or whatever) was suddenly paralysed with fear they had one more box to tick - and flow chart to update - before year-end so came up

Almost 140,000 children cannot swim the statutory 25 metres when they leave primary school. That’s a concerning one-in-four and, when you consider more than 400 people accidentally drown in the UK every year (one every 20 hours), the need for education and increased safety awareness in and around water is vital. The worrying statistics are

A new children’s yoga class at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre aims to bring the benefits of the 5,000-year-old practice to a whole new generation. “For many children today, every aspect of life is a competition – school, sports, popularity, you name it,” says Josie Male, who’s running the weekly classes. She’s been teaching yoga for 15

Why group exercise classes can be the route to consistent enjoyment – and success! Consistency is the holy grail of exercise and fitness but the reason those die-hards stick with it year-round is pretty simple – they’ve found something they really enjoy! For some, the solitude of headphones and a lone gym workout might be

David Leck Associates is 25 years old today! It’s been quite a journey and wouldn’t have been possible without all the wonderful colleagues, amazing associates and lovely clients I’ve had the great pleasure of working with over those two and a half decades. It’s a tough road being self-employed as those of you who tread

It’s one of the world’s most iconic spots, but Venice isn’t without its problems when it comes to mass tourism. Here’s our (responsible) guide to the city of more than 100 islands, 400 bridges and, of course, lots of canals. Think of Venice and there’s a good chance images of impossible over-crowding and budget-busting cappuccinos

As a marketer and PR of more years than I want to think about, I’m often asked by people for advice on how they should structure and manage their social media. My instinctive reaction to these questions is always “I’m not an expert but I can put you in touch with someone who is.” I

Early in my PR career, I covered a fixed-term role at the BBC World Service where the wonderful senior press officer would summon one to his office to go through, in detail, draft press releases. It was a rather intimidating experience but his wise words (many of which I still subscribe to) and kindness always

For Debbie Bell, being pushed into the deep-end of an outdoor pool at the age of nine led to a 30-year fear of water – and a memory that, to this day, sends shivers down the spine. Family finances meant that, as a teenager, she was unable to continue with lessons and although Debbie tried

The Portuguese capital is something of an unsung hero of European city breaks. To overlook it though is to miss out on a gem of high culture, fine food and a distinctly chilled urban feel. Its famous sons span Vasco da Gama to Cristiano Ronaldo, its cuisine is typified by barbecued seafood and waistline destroying