SourceWire: Women's Interest and Beauty https://pressreleases.responsesource.com Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:05:29 +0100 hello@responsesource.com (ResponseSource Press Release Wire) support@responsesource.com Copyright2023 ResponseSource Ltd. https://static.responsesource.com/favicon.ico <![CDATA[ResponseSource Press Release Wire: Women's Interest and Beauty]]> https://pressreleases.responsesource.com Zend Framework Zend_Feed en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104149/selda-goodwin-visiting-practitioner-at-six-senses-ibiza/ <![CDATA[SELDA GOODWIN - VISITING PRACTITIONER AT SIX SENSES IBIZA]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/745808297/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~SELDA-GOODWIN-VISITING-PRACTITIONER-AT-SIX-SENSES-IBIZA/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104149/selda-goodwin-visiting-practitioner-at-six-senses-ibiza/       ]]>
As a highly respected practitioner, Selda holds space within the realm of the psychic world. With years of experience working with her inner sight and conscious ability, Selda creates a space that allows others to heal and move forward with their life.

She has spent two decades travelling, exploring and studying the benefits of following your intuition and this summer will be offering personal healing sessions at Six Senses Ibiza that incorporate energy and breath work, meditation, sound and symbolism to guide individuals towards clarity. Her ability to see and feel between the various dimensions allows her to bring consciousness to that which can’t be seen by her clients. Weaving together her expertise and knowledge, Selda will offer connection, direction and inspiration, guiding individuals to heal and step into their optimum selves, both in their personal and professional lives.

Selda comments, ‘I am very happy to be working with Six Senses Ibiza. Their approach to wellness resonates with the intuitive manner in which I live. Tailoring my craft around their clients allows me to provide more individuals with a path of growth and reconnection.’

Each 75-minute session is 300 euros and can be booked here or by emailing spa-ibiza@sixsenses.com

Follow Selda Goodwin on @seldasoulspace or visit www.seldasoulspace.com

For further information please contact Rachael Grieve at rachael@wonderhousecreative.com or call +447789202587.
      
]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104137/one-of-the-uk-s-original-glamping-businesses-reveals-eight-fascinating/ <![CDATA[One of the UK's original glamping businesses reveals eight fascinating trends that have emerged over the past 12 years]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/745613165/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~One-of-the-UKs-original-glamping-businesses-reveals-eight-fascinating-trends-that-have-emerged-over-the-past-years/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104137/one-of-the-uk-s-original-glamping-businesses-reveals-eight-fascinating/       ]]>
Scaldersitch Farm’s owners, Catherine and Ian Hine, founded their glamping business in 2011 when glamping and boutique camping was still in its infancy. They started with Secret Cloud House Holidays, in the Staffordshire Moorlands, before adding the Scaldersitch Farm site in 2015. Since then, the industry has grown considerably, with booking platforms like Canopy & Stars reporting that revenue has doubled since pre-pandemic levels.

Over the past 12 years, Catherine and Ian have seen some significant changes in the sites available and what consumers are expecting from their experiences.

1) Personalised luxury. Visitors want unique, memorable stays that completely meet their needs. From on-site wellness treatments to candle-lit dinners and guided walking tours, the experiences at glamping sites have increased and diversified since the early days.

2) Higher standards. Outstanding luxury finishes have become more usual in recent years. Soft lighting, unique decorative details, a fridge stocked with local, high-end ingredients for breakfast and luxuries such as a pre-heated hot tub are becoming more sought after.

3) Glamping weddings. There has been a very clear trend towards boutique, outdoor weddings largely driven by smaller budgets, and a growing desire amongst couples in their 20s and 30s to have more rural, festival-themed celebrations, with a tight group of guests.

4) Increase in corporate events. Particularly since the pandemic, companies have started favouring smaller, more focused events instead of large-scale conferences. There has been a noticeable uptick in all-site glamping bookings with wellness activities, brainstorming sessions or workshops incorporated.

5) Some variation in quality. With the increase in sites, Scaldersitch Farm has seen much more variation in quality. The term can mean anything from a pre-pitched tent with pillows, to a 5* luxury yurt with all the trimmings. Sometimes consumers don’t have a clear idea of how luxurious a site is until they arrive, which can result in disappointment.

6) Sustainability. Growing concern for the environment means that customers are taking more notice of how eco-friendly glamping sites are, and also want to see locally grown and created products available in things like breakfast hampers and toiletries.

7) Beyond summer. The glamping season has gradually expanded to cover other seasons, including winter. With the top-end sites offering hot tubs, wood-burners, and other comforts, customers can enjoy a cosy escape yet still be in the middle of the countryside.

8) Not just canvas tents. Glamping has moved beyond tents over the past eight years and now encompasses tipis, yurts, pods, treehouses, and other outdoor structures as well.

“We founded Scaldersitch Farm when we came across a run-down caravan site on the Staffordshire border and knew that it could be turned into something very special,” explains Catherine. “Glamping was a new concept at that point, barely anyone was doing it and we were one of the very first sites in the Peak District.

“A lot has changed since we started. Glamping has started to mature and is being embraced by increasing numbers of people, particularly since the pandemic prompted a move towards local, more nature-based travel. Some of the changes within the industry have been positive, such as the extension of the glamping season. It’s fantastic to see people enjoying our beautiful outdoor spaces in autumn and winter, along with the more traditional warmer months.”

However, Catherine, who worked within the luxury hotel industry for several years before entering the glamping market, points out that there have been some downsides to the boom, which means that research is vital before booking accommodation.

“New glamping sites are popping up all the time, and there is now a much more noticeable variation in quality. On top of that, the lack of a formal industry grading standard means that sites can claim to offer glamping accommodation but not actually be very luxurious at all,” says Catherine.

“This is quite different to the luxury hotel industry, which has nationally accredited star rating systems - and can put people off glamping as a whole, which obviously isn’t great for those of us that have very high standards. Our advice would be to research your site thoroughly and check things like online reviews, and social media channels before booking. There are some wonderful options out there but the huge increase in sites over the past few years means that it can be difficult to know which one to go with.”

Founded in 2016, Scaldersitch Farm is set in some of the Peak District’s most stunning countryside, with the wide open skies making it ideal for star-gazing and sunrise watching. It is surrounded by footpaths and cycle trails, and close to Hartington Village, famous for its cheese, and home to a range of shops, pubs and tea rooms. It is also convenient to numerous other Peak District attractions, such as the Tissington Trail, Dovedale stepping stones, Arbor Low, Buxton, and Bakewell.

Every last detail has been considered in the five award-winning, luxury yurts and tipis at Scaldersitch Farm. From the Scandinavian hot tubs, which are heated to the perfect temperature prior to arrival; to the fridge that is stocked with premium breakfast produce; super king beds; private outside seating area; and beautiful finishing touches, such as homegrown, freshly picked flowers, it is the ultimate special setting for a getaway with friends or family.

For more information on Scaldersitch Farm, visit scaldersitchfarm.co.uk.

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Note to editors: High-res images available on request.
Contact:
Jennifer Bell, Feather & Fern PR, on behalf of Scaldersitch Farm.
Phone: 07955 031 986
Email: jen@featherandfernpr.co.uk
      
]]> Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:15:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104133/connection-matters-loneliness-awareness-week-2023-encourages-harnessing-of-everyday-connections/ <![CDATA[Connection Matters: Loneliness Awareness Week 2023 Encourages Harnessing of Everyday Connections]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/744899393/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~Connection-Matters-Loneliness-Awareness-Week-Encourages-Harnessing-of-Everyday-Connections/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104133/connection-matters-loneliness-awareness-week-2023-encourages-harnessing-of-everyday-connections/       ]]>
A leading loneliness charity, Marmalade Trust, is launching its 7th annual campaign, Loneliness Awareness Week 2023, dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness across the UK and worldwide. Taking place from June 12th to 18th, this year's campaign, 'Connection Matters,' aims to get people to notice and encourage small everyday connection moments to reduce feelings of loneliness and increase connection.

By highlighting the need for people to reach out to each other and share even the smallest moments of connection, we can support ourselves and others to feel acknowledged, happier and reduce loneliness.

Marmalade Trust calls on everyone to strive for a future where open conversations about loneliness are commonplace. This empowers individuals to share their emotions and strengthen social connections.

During Loneliness Awareness Week, we encourage individuals, businesses, organisations, and community groups to join us in creating supportive communities by harnessing and sharing moments that matter and initiating conversations about loneliness with family, friends, colleagues and neighbours.

Alice Peperell, Campaign Director of Loneliness Awareness Week, describes three simple ways people can get involved,

“We are asking people to join in by spreading the word, building connections by organising or joining an activity or event, and following us on social media and sharing stories of connection.”


Minister for Loneliness Stuart Andrew said:

"Loneliness is something that can affect anyone at any time, but it’s important people know that they are not alone and that support is out there. This Loneliness Awareness Week is the perfect opportunity to encourage small moments of connection, whether that be arranging to go for a walk with a friend or inviting them for a tea or coffee. By opening up the conversation about how we are feeling we can better support each other."

For free resources on how to make social connections, check out the list on our website https://www.marmaladetrust.org/connectionideas


References
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King's College London, The Policy Institute and IPOS “COVID Anniversary Survey 2022”
Eden Project initiative The Big Lunch and funded by the Big Lottery “The Cost of Disconnected Communities Report”, 2016
      
]]> Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104129/soapstar-anthony-quinlan-reveals-hair-transplant/ <![CDATA[Soapstar Anthony Quinlan reveals hair transplant]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/744728615/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~Soapstar-Anthony-Quinlan-reveals-hair-transplant/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104129/soapstar-anthony-quinlan-reveals-hair-transplant/       ]]>
Soap star Anthony Quinlan underwent a hair transplant at the Farjo Hair Institute’s flagship clinic in Manchester

The FUE procedure was carried out by eminent surgeon Dr Greg Williams and involved 1926 follicular unit grafts

Quinlan is delighted with the ‘drastic results’ and would encourage anyone thinking about hair transplant surgery to book in for a consultation


Actor and soap star, Anthony Quinlan, is best known for his roles as Gilly Roach in Hollyoaks, as well as Pete Barton in Emmerdale. Like thousands of other men, he started to notice hair loss in his late twenties and decided to do something about it, for both personal reasons and for his career.


“I think I was around the age of 27 when I first noticed that my hair was starting to thin,” says Quinlan.


“As well as the physical aspect, it was also starting to affect me mentally. Working in the acting industry there’s often a lot of heavy lighting and I was finding it embarrassing that the makeup team would have to fill in my hair on set.”


As well as the impact it was having on his career, the actor also found himself becoming increasingly aware of his hair loss outside of work too.


“It was starting to affect me on a daily basis; I felt very self-conscious about the hair loss whenever I would go out.”



That’s why he decided to call upon the Farjo Hair Institute, one of the most respected hair transplant clinics in the country who are renowned for their natural looking hair transplant results, as well as their long list of VIP clientele.


Dr Greg Williams, a distinguished Hair Transplant Surgeon at the Farjo Hair Institute, carried out Anthony’s procedure.


“Anthony came to the Farjo Hair Institute in 2017 to see what his options were when it came to his hair loss on the recommendation of his good friend and Emmerdale colleague, Chris Bisson. After a thorough consultation with myself, we decided that the first priority is to ensure that the loss has stabilised first through medical therapy. Anthony came back a year later in 2018 and we agreed that a follicular unit excision (FUE) procedure would be the best route forward. We carried out his 7-hour operation which involved 1926 grafts into the affected areas. His results are fantastic and I’m thrilled he’s regained his confidence”


The soap star agrees and is delighted with his results.


“I think when you look at the before and after photos you can see that I’ve had a pretty impressive result. I’m really pleased and I no longer have the heavy lighting issues on set anymore either! It’s changed me for the better and I’d recommend anyone who has similar issues to explore this as an option” says Quinlan.



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Notes to editors:


A medical and surgical facility established in 1993, the Farjo Hair Institute is dedicated to providing the best quality patient care in the fields of medical hair treatment and surgical hair restoration

With clinics in Manchester and London, the Institute is renowned for its transformational hair transplant results and VIP/celebrity clientele

FUE hair transplants start at £3,000 but the average is £7,500at the Farjo Hair Institute

For more information, original hi-res imagery or further quotes please contact: rebecca@rlcomms.com / 07891069258
      
]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:30:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104115/life-announce-increase-in-uk-paid-membership-along-with-a/ <![CDATA[Life360 announce 64% increase in UK paid membership along with a range of new free features and integrations]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/743931530/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~Life-announce-increase-in-UK-paid-membership-along-with-a-range-of-new-free-features-and-integrations/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104115/life-announce-increase-in-uk-paid-membership-along-with-a/       ]]>
LONDON, UK - Life360, the family locator app and safety membership platform, has today announced a 64% growth in UK premium members over the last year, alongside a range of new features included in its free membership offering, rolling out over the next weeks. This includes further integration with Tile, the leading Bluetooth tracker brand it acquired in 2021.

Used by more than three million people in the UK and 50 million people worldwide, Life360 offers families peace of mind by allowing them to coordinate daily activities in real time, find important items, stay connected with those who matter most, and assist in emergencies.

Its existing features include; advanced intelligent location sharing between Circle (group) members through Place Alerts, which send a push notification when members leave or arrive at a designated location; Check-ins, which allow a user to send their location via push notification instantly to every member in their Circle and Family Driving Reports, which allow families to see how (and what) drivers are doing behind the wheel to encourage safe habits and more.

New free features unveiled include:

Free Crash Detection, which notifies Circle members and emergency contacts when Life360 detects they are in a car accident. If help is needed or the member doesn’t respond within a five-minute grace period, all Circle members and emergency contacts are notified via a text message with the user’s exact location. The app notification will also play a unique sound on the phone that will repeat for either 10 minutes or until the notification is acted upon. Of course, no one ever expects to be in a car crash, but the truth is that they happen more often than you might think and the time it takes to get help is critical.

Enhanced SOS, which means that after triggering an SOS Alert, a 10 second countdown will begin, after which Life360 will call and text all Circle members and emergency contacts for the Circle the alert was triggered in. Circle members will also receive a push notification. The phone call and text message will say where the user was when the SOS Alert was triggered. SOS alerts are available to all Life360 users, meaning parents of all ages, including new drivers and university students, can be reassured that if a loved one requires emergency assistance but can’t contact 999 because they are unable to talk on the phone, Life360 can help.

The Tile integration allows Life360 users’ entire "Circle" of family and friends to see the location of important items within their Life360 map. Life360 members will automatically be able to see Tile and Tile-enabled products' last reported location, so everyone in their Circle can easily locate shared items or help each other retrieve something that's been misplaced. Tiles can be attached to everyday essentials like bikes, keys, wallets, bags, and more.

David Rice, Life360’s International GM and CSO, said: “There’s a reason why one in eleven UK families already use Life360. The launch of these new services form part of our vision to expand our offering in the UK and to help better connect and protect the people and things that matter most.

“Members can now expand their Circle to include items using Tile and these services combined feed into our mission to deliver safety options for families and their things. So whether you’re retrieving keys lost down the back of the sofa with Tile, or sending your teen driver immediate help following Life360’s crash detection, the ability to confirm the people and things that matter most are safe and accounted for and takes the stress out of everyday life.”

As a top 25 iOS app in the UK, Life360 will be introducing more additional features to the UK market over the coming months.

For more information on Life360, visit www.life360.com.

About Life360
As the world’s leading membership for safety and location services, Life360 offers busy families peace of mind and freedom by connecting and protecting everyone and everything that matters most. Combined with Tile, a Life360 company and pioneer in finding technology, members can locate missing items and see that everything is where it should be at a glance. Life360 makes it possible for families to coordinate daily activities in real-time, keep track of kids, connect with friends, find pets and important items, give teens safe independence, assist in emergencies, and so much more. Visit Life360.com or Tile.com for more information on how Life360 brings families together and Tile ensures that missing items aren't lost.

PR Contact
Kaizo
Life360@kaizo.co.uk

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]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:20:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104101/the-search-is-on-for-a-brilliant-cancer-research-student/ <![CDATA[The Search is on for a Brilliant Cancer Research Student to Win a Bursary Worth up to £12,000]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/743661521/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~The-Search-is-on-for-a-Brilliant-Cancer-Research-Student-to-Win-a-Bursary-Worth-up-to-%c2%a3/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104101/the-search-is-on-for-a-brilliant-cancer-research-student/       ]]>
Red Trouser Day, a UK bowel/colorectal cancer charity, run by volunteers, has put out the call to postgraduate research students. Paul Finch, founder of the charity, says, "It is only through research that we can improve the treatment of cancer, and hopefully one day, see the elimination of this disease. Few know that bowel cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, and the second most common cause of cancer fatalities, leading to almost one million deaths per year. Our award is open to all postgraduate students whose research can impact bowel cancer outcomes."

The Red Trouser Day charity, founded in 2017, is run solely by volunteers. Many of these fundraisers have had their lives affected by bowel cancer. Paul speaks on behalf of all the volunteers, "We know that an exceptional student is out there in one of the UK's excellent universities. Only by going public with this search, will this substantial bursary help a well-deserving student with their research into bowel cancer."

Everyone involved with the Red Trouser Day charity is aware that finding funding for postgraduate research is becoming increasingly difficult. Nationwide cutbacks affect everyone, including students; this is why they have prioritised this award. 95% of all the Red Trouser Day funds raised,(excluding event costs), goes to sponsor research and awareness. Paul stresses that funding is one of the most common difficulties facing postgraduate students, "Just one student, free from financial constraints, could have a major effect on fighting cancer. That talented person, with the freedom to fully focus on developing new solutions, could potentially lead to new insights."

Last year's Red Trouser Day award allowed an exceptional research student from City, the University of London, to focus solely on her work. She had been holding down two part-time jobs just to pay for her living expenses, until the Red Trouser Day charity stepped in with a bursary.

The year’s award will go to a student whose research work shows promise in furthering the understanding of bowel cancer and contributes to preventing, improving the early detection of, or improving the treatment of colorectal cancer, aligning with the charity’s goals.

So we encourage everyone to get the word out there, that the search is now on!

In addition, there are two further discretionary awards available to help students. There is a travel award of £500, for undergraduate and postgraduate students researching cancer worldwide. This bursary can be used to fund travel to conferences, seminars, or for visits to the UK to further bowel cancer research. A final award of up to £1,000 will be available for funding research consumables.

The closing date for all applications is August 31, 2023.

Contact & Further Information:

To contact the Red Trouser Day Press Office, please email: info@redtrouserday.com

Full details of our bursaries, terms & conditions, and an application form, can be found on our website: https://redtrouserday.com/
      
]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 13:30:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104098/new-launch-pour-moi-join-forces-with-mel-b-on/ <![CDATA[NEW LAUNCH: POUR MOI JOIN FORCES WITH MEL B ON THE OWN YOUR CONFIDENCE CAMPAIGN]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/743642000/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~NEW-LAUNCH-POUR-MOI-JOIN-FORCES-WITH-MEL-B-ON-THE-OWN-YOUR-CONFIDENCE-CAMPAIGN/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104098/new-launch-pour-moi-join-forces-with-mel-b-on/       ]]>
Pour Moi, a brand that spreads positivity, empowerment and encourages people to be themselves, collaborates with the embodiment of girl power itself: Mel B.

The Own Your Confidence campaign is dedicated to women celebrating women. Mel B and Pour Moi join forces with the shared belief that everybody deserves to feel confident no matter what shape, size or skin tone they may be.

Supporting women is at the core of everything Pour Moi does. Michael Thomson CEO and founder of Pour Moi says “We believe that everybody should feel confident and empowered to be unapologetically themselves. That’s why we couldn’t resist sharing this journey with Mel B. Charismatic, confident and a true inspiration to many women, Mel B embodies everything our Own Your Confidence campaign stands for. It was a no brainer to have her, and her family help us spread the feel your fabulous vibes!” Introducing ‘Mel B’ AKA ‘Scary Spice’, her daughter Phoenix Brown and mother Andrea Brown, the multi-generational Brown family are here to show you how to feel confident, comfortable and fabulous in whatever you’re wearing.

Mel B, along with Pour Moi, hand-selected a range of fabulous products across lingerie, swim and beachwear that will make you feel your most confident self. Mel B’s favourite confidence boosting pieces include the Paradiso, Cali, and Casablanca swimwear lines, alongside Pour Moi’s Constance, Logo and India Eyelash lingerie sets and showstopping Leopard Couture Padded Bustier, which emulates Mel’s Iconic Scary Spice look.

Speaking of the campaign, Mel B says “I love that Pour Moi’s philosophy is about feeling fabulous, feeling confident and celebrating women of all shapes, sizes and ages. It’s about being real, not being edited and not taking ourselves too seriously. I love that it was a collaborative experience – it was my idea to include my mum and my daughter at the shoot and we had so much fun!” I love their lingerie and swimwear and how it makes me feel. It means a lot to me that Pour Moi are making a donation to Women’s Aid to support the campaign.”

As part of the campaign Pour Moi and Mel B both agreed on no airbrushing on all campaign imagery. Pour Moi are also making a donation to Women’s Aid, of which Mel B and her daughter Phoenix are proud patrons.

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Credit details:
Own Your Confidence with Pour Moi’s lingerie, swimwear and beachwear. To shop Mel's favourite confidence boosting pieces head to https://www.pourmoi.co.uk/own-your-confidence

PHOTO CREDIT for all Images: Jay Mawson for Pour Moi


About Pour Moi:
Pour Moi champions inclusivity with sizing from A-J Cup, believing that every body deserves to feel confident and sexy in their own skin, no matter their age, size or shape. All Pour Moi’s products are designed with every body in mind, ensuring they are confident and supported, knowing they have found the perfect fit.


For further information, high-res images or samples, please contact Brandnation helena@brandnation.co.uk / +44 (0) 207 940 7185, lola@brandnation.co.uk / +44 (0) 207 940 7183, polina@brandnation.co.uk /+44 (0) 207 940 71812
      
]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104083/how-to-survive-narcissistic-abuse-and-recover-world-narcissistic/ <![CDATA[HOW TO SURVIVE NARCISSISTIC ABUSE AND RECOVER - World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day June 1]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/743444129/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~HOW-TO-SURVIVE-NARCISSISTIC-ABUSE-AND-RECOVER-World-Narcissistic-Abuse-Awareness-Day-June/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104083/how-to-survive-narcissistic-abuse-and-recover-world-narcissistic/       ]]>
Hating herself, racked with chronic anxiety and suicidal thoughts, and feeling utterly worthless, Ronia Fraser’s relationship was literally killing her.
“I thought I was losing my mind,” confessed Ronia. “I didn’t recognise the person looking back at me in the mirror. And even worse, the people around me started to believe I was crazy. I reached a point where I knew that if I didn’t get away now, I wouldn’t be alive in a few weeks.”

Ronia, now 41, had been living her “California dream life” – she was Head of Finance for a multi-million pound global music business in Los Angeles and had a beautiful home in the exclusive Hollywood Hills. But behind the successful façade, she was trapped in a severely abusive relationship and she says that abuse survivors rarely fit the concept of abuse victims.
Considered a pioneer in the field of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Ronia has come a long way from the dark days of that relationship.

“He would break me down emotionally and psychologically and then made sure to leave a knife or box cutter behind for me to use and do his dirty work for him,” she admitted. “I was drugged without me knowing for almost a year, resulting in blackouts and loss of reality. I suffered gaslighting, brainwashing, intentional sleep deprivation, emotional blackmail. I developed a most profound and unimaginable sense of loss and sadness and deep self-loathing. No-one on the outside world however would have ever known that my life was less than perfect – sunshine, palm trees, the career, the lovely house in the Hills and all…”
To survive, she quit her high-powered job, dropped everything she had created for herself in America and returned to the UK where she went into hiding for two years.

“Back then, I was really struggling with my mental health as a consequence of the abuse,” she said. “Narcissistic Abuse wasn't really a thing at that time and there was little information available. I got very frustrated with the lack of results I was getting from therapy so I went out on my own with a mission to find something that would fix this.”
Today Ronia runs a highly sought after, multi-award-winning international Trauma Recovery Coaching business. Her proven roadmap to Narcissistic Abuse Recovery has helped thousands of abuse survivors from all over the world to find their way out of this nightmare. She is globally renowned and respected for her highly effective, yet gentle approach to trauma recovery.

What is World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day (WNAAD)?

Narcissistic Abuse is one of the most common yet least acknowledged and understood forms of abuse, which without fail has a detrimental impact on the survivor’s (mental) health and quality of life.
According to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention, more than 43 million women and 38 million men will experience mental or emotional abuse by an intimate partner. And that does not include families or workplaces.

World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day on June 1 dedicates the day to education and offers hope and support for the survivors and thrives for effective change. Unlike physical abuse, narcissistic abuse leaves no physical marks. The most sophisticated form of psychological and emotional abuse, it is invisible and difficult to prove. Yet, its effects are lasting, harmful and life-changing.


As one of the most acclaimed narcissistic abuse recovery professionals in the world, Ronia is uniquely placed to comment on how people can deal with this terrible situation. Not only can she tell her own story, but she can offer advice to those struggling, and talk about the real people in the world whose lives have been changed by the events. Ronia is a clinical hypnotherapist who regularly features in the news and is an experienced media commentator.


Suggested Questions:

1. What is Narcissistic Abuse and what makes it so dangerous?
2. Why do we fall for narcissists in the first place?
3. What are the early warning signs of narcissistic abuse?
4. The 5 most common signs to look out for if you think you may be in an abusive relationship with a narcissist?
5. How to heal after experiencing narcissistic abuse
6. The 5 different types of Narcissists (and it's not who you think!)
7. What is gaslighting / love bombing and why is it so dangerous?
8. What tools help assist in the recovery following a narcissistic abusive relationship?
9. What is the mental health impact of an abusive relationship?
10. Trauma Bonding - why can I not leave (or keep going back) and how to finally get out!


Email: media@rocknroll.coach
Phone: 07391 554301
www.roniafraser.com
www.wnaad.com
      
]]> Mon, 29 May 2023 09:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104080/discover-the-healed-state-your-ultimate-guide-to-holistic-healing/ <![CDATA[Discover "The Healed State" – Your Ultimate Guide to Holistic Healing]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/742857617/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~Discover-The-Healed-State-%e2%80%93-Your-Ultimate-Guide-to-Holistic-Healing/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104080/discover-the-healed-state-your-ultimate-guide-to-holistic-healing/       ]]>
May 2023- Renowned author and healer, Christianne Wolff, presents "The Healed State," a transformative book that uncovers incredible studies and provides practical answers to restore balance and well-being. This 336-page hardcover edition, complemented by captivating illustrations, offers a comprehensive approach to healing through behavior, activities, nutrition, and nature.

"The Healed State" tackles essential topics such as overcoming self-sabotage, releasing blockages, and finding joy, peace, and balance. Christianne Wolff, a trusted expert with over 30 years of experience, shares her wisdom and techniques gained from running healing retreats worldwide and online memberships.

Key features of "The Healed State" include:
Exploration of healing through behavior, activities, nutrition, and nature.

7 Stages of healing and techniques to restore harmony.

336 pages of transformative content, beautifully illustrated
FREE audio version read by Christianne Wolff, along with 10 audio meditations

Pre-launch offer: £20 plus p&p, with deliveries starting on June 12th

Christianne Wolff's renowned expertise as a multi award-winning, best-selling author fuels the depth and authenticity of "The Healed State." Her mission is to guide readers back to their natural state of well-being, fostering immunity, reducing stress, increasing happiness, and enabling them to live harmoniously.

For more information, interviews, or to take advantage of the pre-launch offer of "The Healed State,"

BOOK LAUNCH for PRESS 8th June, Fire and Alchemy, Shoreditch. 6-9pm. Includes hard back copy and audio version of The Healed State book, sound bath, glass of bubbly and goody bag.

please contact:
Christianne Wolff
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About Christianne Wolff:
Christianne Wolff is a renowned healer, health mentor, and best-selling author with over 30 years of experience. Through her healing retreats and online memberships, she empowers individuals worldwide to reclaim their well-being and live harmoniously. She regularly appears in the national press and has many celebrity clients.
      
]]> Fri, 26 May 2023 15:45:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104076/emerging-music-scene-not-dead-in-central-london-meet-the/ <![CDATA[Emerging music scene not dead in central London. Meet the female trio bringing it back to life.]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/742680260/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~Emerging-music-scene-not-dead-in-central-London-Meet-the-female-trio-bringing-it-back-to-life/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104076/emerging-music-scene-not-dead-in-central-london-meet-the/       ]]>
• London culture agency and creative incubator, What Does Not (WDN) hopes to harness youth culture’s explosive energy as a force for urban regeneration through emerging music initiative What Does Not NOISE

• The emerging music initiative seeks to regenerate areas depleted of authentic culture, after extensive on-the-ground research with music communities

• Putting emerging music talent centre stage in Zone 1 – new NOISE initiative by the all-female team finds undiscovered talent from across London and invites them to showcase their skills and jam in front of audiences unfamiliar with such raw creativity

• NOISE events currently take place at the Lower Third in Soho, previously the 12 Bar Club, which helped catapult Adele and Jeff Buckley to fame, in the historic ‘Tin Pan Alley’, where Bowie and the Stones recorded

• WDN has plans to take NOISE to various other central London venues that are open to supporting this initiative

London, 25 May, 2023

Parties with purpose have been making the rounds, but do they change anything? One ambitious, all-female social enterprise is making sure the world takes note: “If you’re left feeling a little empty by the ‘work hard, play hard’ cycle, we’re saying, it’s possible for your average night out to move the dial on the status quo,” says founder of culture agency and creative incubator, What Does Not (WDN), Christine Charitonos. She's building a team of powerhouse women who are setting out to shake things up in hospitality, the creative industries and beyond.

WDN argues that music is the Trojan horse of systems change. Now that they’ve got their horse through the gates, they’re inviting lovers of new music to celebrate with them at their emerging music showcase meets curated jam night, What Does Not NOISE - next event this Friday May 26th.

Meanwhile, they’ll continue making inroads with policymakers and corporates to bridge the grassroots with the ‘grasstops’. But how does any of this have a social impact?

“When we started embedding ourselves with the underground hip hop culture, we immediately spotted a huge problem: none of the circuit was in central London. And so NOISE was born,” says Christine. “Music being pushed into the ends was the symptom of the same disease afflicting every city: gentrification kills culture,” she adds.

“For decades the answer to regenerating areas was seen as a top-down approach of large developments. Monoculture. We’re saying, building on the heritage of a place, music can be the metabolism of our city. And we can harness the explosive energy of youth culture to breathe new life into the heart of London,” adds WDN’s partnerships and innovation director, Mary Valiakas.

“It means changing what we value, how we appreciate what is considered good, and important. We think of ourselves as advanced, but the world we live in definitely isn’t it. We can do better, so people and place can all thrive,” says Mary.

What Does Not is aiming to amplify its impact through brand partnerships for the rest of 2023 and beyond, kicking things off with cool, historic workwear brand, M.C.Overalls. Spokesperson, Rohaan Sajnani, has been to several WDN events and is a big believer in their credo that your spending power can pack a punch.

The other heavyweight in the core WDN trio, is Tamara Mikaberidze, events & project director – who brings over a decade of producing events for Universal Pictures to the fold. “Sure, corporate events are great, and you have big budgets for big productions – but we’ve been doing polished production and high curation levels, on a shoestring budget – that’s what experience in the industry gets you.”

You can experience NOISE for yourself this Friday, May 26 at the Lower Third in Soho. But if you’re reading this too late, follow What Does Not on Instagram for updates on upcoming events. With a cross-genre, emerging music festival in the pipeline too.

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About What Does Not

What Does Not is a culture agency and creative incubator, combining the functions of an events company, prep school, community, and creative agency. It is an ecosystem of ecosystems for living a life with purpose, with genuine human connection at its core. They harness the power of humans to rewrite outdated narratives, and celebrate unorthodox thinking. They believe that cutting across all the silos and layers of society is the way to light the creative spark that’s dormant in everyone – humans and brands. Some brands they’ve worked with include Soho House, The Ministry and The Outernet.


More info
Phone: +44 7599706872
Web: www.whatdoesnot.com
IG: @whatdoesnot
Email: hey@whatdoesnot.com
Contact: Christine Charitonos
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k79pGer6clY&t=11s
      
]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104063/london-college-of-garden-design-graduates-excel-at-chelsea/ <![CDATA[LONDON COLLEGE OF GARDEN DESIGN GRADUATES EXCEL AT CHELSEA]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/742219904/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~LONDON-COLLEGE-OF-GARDEN-DESIGN-GRADUATES-EXCEL-AT-CHELSEA/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104063/london-college-of-garden-design-graduates-excel-at-chelsea/       ]]> London College of Garden Design (LCGD) Graduates and Students have competed in every garden category and enjoyed great success with some winning the top accolade of a Gold medal.

LCGD Director Andrew Wilson, who himself is exhibiting again at Chelsea this year, said “It’s a testament to the hard work of our tutors as well as our Graduates in being accepted to exhibit here. The show ground has also been full of our students helping on gardens and enjoying the experience of what exhibiting means.”
The garden results for LCGD Graduates and their contractors are as follows.

Natural Affinity Garden for Aspens - @thegardentaylor with The Outdoor Room Silver Gilt

Royal Entomological Society – @tommasseyuk with Landscape Associates Silver Gilt

School Food Matters - @harryholdingstudio with Landscape Associates Silver Gilt

Choose Love Garden - @plantyjane with Stone Inspired Silver Gilt

Sadler’s Wells East Garden - @alexaryanmills with Big Fish Landscapes Silver

Talitha Arts Garden - @careygardenstudio Gold

Folio Society’s Reading Room Garden - @katherinehollanduk with Phil Sutton Landscapes Silver Gilt

Hampden Stargardt Garden - @joanne_edmonds2000 and Camilla Windsor-Clive with Sebastian Brand Silver Gilt


About the London College of Garden Design

Based in the Orangery conference facilities at Kew Gardens, the UK’s leading garden design school combines the experience of two of the UK’s leading garden professionals Andrew Wilson and Andrew Fisher Tomlin. At The London College of Garden Design, we aim to provide world-class, inspirational garden design training. Our Garden Design Diploma, the Planting Design Diploma and other garden design courses have been created to enable students to learn from the very best in the profession. LCGD Melbourne is our partner college in Australia based in the Melbourne Gardens of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

For more information, please contact:
Andrew Fisher Tomlin
andrewfishertomlin@lcgd.org.uk
07957 855457
      
]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104060/men-studying-female-dominated-subjects-could-improve-gender-equality/ <![CDATA[Men studying female-dominated subjects could improve gender equality]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/742201577/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~Men-studying-femaledominated-subjects-could-improve-gender-equality/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104060/men-studying-female-dominated-subjects-could-improve-gender-equality/       ]]>
The study, conducted by Professor Marita Jacob together with researchers from the Berlin Social Science Center (WZB), investigated the impact of guidance counselling on gender segregation and found intensive counselling programmes contributed to gender desegregation significantly.

They found that counselling students increased the number of students who selected subjects that were not stereotypical for their gender – and this effect was more pronounced for men.

“Our analysis reveals that the programme was particularly strong on men’s subject choice. The number of men who chose subjects that are female-dominated doubled once they received counselling,” says Professor Jacob.

The researcher adds that if the programme was to be implemented on a wider scale, it would potentially lead to a much more frequent choice for men to select subjects largely studied by women.

If men studied ‘female-dominated’ fields, it would help mitigate gender stereotypes and in turn have a positive effect on women’s decisions.

“These findings reveal that gender equality can be promoted from two sides. In addition to supporting young women to aspire and succeed in male-dominated majors, programmes addressing the careers of young men – particularly in female-dominated industries – can support our goal for equality,” says Professor Jacob.

The researcher believes that interventions to improve equality are targeted exclusively to young women, but a change in perspective in educational policies to target both men and women could be effective.

This research was published in the journal Frontiers in Sociology.



/ENDS

For more information, a copy of the research, or to speak with Professor Jacob, please contact Katie Hurley from BlueSky Education on khurley@bluesky-pr.com.
      
]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 09:30:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104056/comprehensive-guide-to-healthcare-rights-of-patients-carers-and-practitioners/ <![CDATA[COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO HEALTHCARE RIGHTS OF PATIENTS, CARERS AND PRACTITIONERS]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/742082069/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~COMPREHENSIVE-GUIDE-TO-HEALTHCARE-RIGHTS-OF-PATIENTS-CARERS-AND-PRACTITIONERS/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104056/comprehensive-guide-to-healthcare-rights-of-patients-carers-and-practitioners/       ]]> Healthcare Law for Patients, Carers and Practitioners

This very timely book, A Straightforward Guide to Healthcare Law for Patients, Carers and Practitioners, written against the backdrop of turbulence in the NHS, and perceived risks to patient safety, is comprehensive and easy to read, accessible to all and discusses patient rights in relation to their healthcare needs and the law that governs the delivery of healthcare and regulates healthcare practitioners. This book will be ideal for those wishing to know more about healthcare law, whether a patient, someone caring for a patient, or healthcare practitioners.

The following areas are covered in detail:
• Adult and child patients
• The role of relatives and carers
• Consent
• Confidentiality
• Accessing health records
• Decision making
• If something goes wrong

The authors:
Marc Cornock is a senior lecturer in healthcare law at The
Open University. He regularly writes and lectures on various
aspects of healthcare law.
Lindsay Giddings is a lecturer in social work at The Open
University, with a background in social work practice with
children and families.


Published 22nd May 2023, ISBN: 978-1- 80236-149-0 Price: £11.99 info@straightforwardbooks.co.uk
      
]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 12:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104052/new-research-backed-paper-warns-that-diagnosis-delay-and-symptom-disbelief/ <![CDATA[New Research-backed Paper Warns that Diagnosis Delay and Symptom Disbelief is Putting Neurodivergent Children and Young People at Greater Risk]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/742060670/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~New-Researchbacked-Paper-Warns-that-Diagnosis-Delay-and-Symptom-Disbelief-is-Putting-Neurodivergent-Children-and-Young-People-at-Greater-Risk/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104052/new-research-backed-paper-warns-that-diagnosis-delay-and-symptom-disbelief/       ]]>
Lack of diagnoses and absence of the required medical help for CYP is resulting in ongoing physical health problems including but not limited to – joint pain, gastrointestinal/stomach pains, dizziness, bowel bladder issues, heart palpitations, anxiety, and extreme fatigue and tiredness. The study co-authored by Bethany Donaghy, Dr. David Moore, and Jane Green MBE, highlights three key challenges for the children and young people in schools:

--- Symptom disbelief and lack of understanding: is a common issue as medical practitioners are not trained to trace the symptoms or conditions within neurodivergent populations. As a result, children and adults are often disbelieved and this leads to further delays in diagnosis or support in education and care. This can lead to lifelong trauma for neurodivergent CYP.

--- Communication issues: including differences in interoception, meaning one’s inner sense, can be varied among neurodivergent CYP, and typically, it requires a lot of staff training to spot the symptoms of health conditions. This means the people are often misunderstood, have no other choice but to learn to ‘mask’ their pain, and do not receive help or support for these physical health problems that occur with neurodivergence more than the general neurotypical population.

--- Educational impacts: abound for neurodivergent CYP because of continuing physical health challenges due to which they end up having poorer attendance and attainment in mainstream schools as well as poorer social life with their friends/peers. This affects their mental health and wellbeing as well. Due to the mistrust or misdiagnosis in their symptoms, CYP often struggle to even get a sick note for the school from their medical practitioner due to symptomatic hypermobility being relatively unknown by medical practitioners.

The authors recommend that “all” voices of CYP should be taken into consideration for all decisions made by educational institutions and health professionals. Increasing support for attendance and attainment, updating the school environment to help manage and understand pain, providing symptomatic hypermobility training to staff, upgrading diagnostic and treatment pathways through dual-screening for hypermobility with neurodivergence, building trust with pupils, enabling support for parents/carers and looking into the need for further funded research, are some of the ways to improve the situation.

Bethany Donaghy, the author of the research paper, explains, “Within my wider research, I speak to neurodivergent children and parents regularly and unfortunately the concerns we present here are far too common. It is unfair that the neurodivergent population continue to experience such negative outcomes with their physical health experiences. We must do more as a society to address this inequality and support neurodivergent CYP now rather than continuing to do so later."

Dr. David Moore, the author of the research paper, adds, “The lack of knowledge about pain in neurodivergent populations is concerning as pain may be the first or only sign of illness or injury, and these individuals may be both at greater risk of injury as well as requiring complex care for ongoing pain. It is clear that more work is needed prevent unnecessary suffering.”

Jane Green MBE, the author of the research paper, comments, “Having gone through the personal experience of not being believed for 54 years of my life, I myself present an acute observation to the challenge of symptom-disbelief faced by our society. I didn't mask being neurodivergent, but I learnt to mask the pain associated to being symptomatic hypermobile. The paper validates that younger generation, in addition to the older generation, continue to be mistrusted about their dual condition of hypermobility and neurodivergence. Comprehensive staff training and screening for people who work in education, health and care will help us provide the opportunity, especially to the CYP, to have much healthier and fulfilled life in education, employment and social mobility.”

NOTE TO EDITORS

The paper ‘Co-Occurring Physical Health Challenges in Neurodivergent Children and Young People: A Topical Review and Recommendation’ is available here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13575279.2022.2.... The authors of the research paper are:

--- Bethany Donaghy: Bethany Donaghy is a PhD candidate at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. Her research looks at autistic children and young people’s experiences of pain and some of the things which may be important to these experiences. Bethany is also a pain advisor here at SEDSConnective, and first author on the Co-occurring Physical Health Challenges in Neurodivergent Children and Young People: A Topical Review and Recommendation.

--- Dr. David Moore: Dr. David Moore is a Reader in Pain Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University and a co-founder of the Somatosensory and Affective Neuroscience Research group. David’s research interests include somatosensation in autism (pain and gentle touch) as well as the cognitive impact of pain. His recent work has been seeking to examine the pain experiences and expressions of autistic people and examining how to better provide pain education and management for autistic patients. He is interested in the experiences of pain in neurodivergent people and potential links with hypermobility and is a pain adviser to the SEDSConnective charity.

--- Jane Green MBE: Jane Green MBE is Founder and Chair of SEDSConnective that is a fully user-led and voluntary charity focused on transforming health and wellbeing of neurodivergent and symptomatic hypermobility community and beyond, worldwide. She studied late and became a leading autism educationalist nationally in all phases of education. Jane is also a Non-Executive Director (NED) on four Boards ranging from education, health and social care. She is herself disabled, neurodivergent and an autistic parent carer for her eldest neurodivergent adult child. Further information on educational qualifications of the author is available here.

For media queries and to request further information on the paper, please contact:
Sonal Bisht
PR and Communications Lead
Sonal@SEDSConnective.org
+44 7528 705 069
SEDSConnective – a registered charity in England
Charity Number: 1199724
      
]]> Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:00 +0100 https://www.responsesource.com/news/104054/national-doughnut-week-th-th-may-where-can-i-buy/ <![CDATA[NATIONAL DOUGHNUT WEEK 20TH-28TH MAY 2023 WHERE CAN I BUY A DOUGHNUT?]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/741659501/0/sourcewirewomensinterestandbeauty~NATIONAL-DOUGHNUT-WEEK-THTH-MAY-WHERE-CAN-I-BUY-A-DOUGHNUT/ https://www.responsesource.com/news/104054/national-doughnut-week-th-th-may-where-can-i-buy/       ]]>
To get involved in the fun, simply purchase a delicious doughnut from a participating baker. Find your nearest baker here and see our quick round up below of some of delicious doughnuts you can pick up during the week!


Bakers and businesses taking part around the country include:

Warings Bakery (stores throughout Berkshire and Hampshire)
This year’s National Doughnut Week theme is ‘Under the Sea’ theme. Warings will be decorating their branches to match the theme which will help highlight the week:
‘MER-MAZING’ RING DOUGHNUT
A ring doughnut topped with blue vanilla fudge icing, a bulb of raspberry imitation cream in the center, finished with sprinkles and a ‘under the sea’ themed paper pic.

‘PEARL OYSTER’ DOUGHNUT
A ball doughnut, sliced and filled with Tiptree Raspberry Jam and Custard, topped with lilac vanilla fudge icing and finished with sprinkles and a chocoball pearl.

‘CHOCOLATE PRALINE SEASHELL’ DOUGHNUT
A ring doughnut topped chocolate fudge icing, a bulb of chocolate imitation cream spritzed with a gold glitter and finished with a hazelnut chocolate seashell.


There will also be the usual range of doughnuts and up to four novelty Doughnuts.

As well as raising money for a really good cause there will be competitions including ‘Guess how many doughnuts we will sell’ and ‘Eat a jam doughnut without licking your lips’ to help boost the fundraising.

Dunn’s Bakery Crouch End and Muswell Hill, London will be producing a very special range of National Doughnut Week doughnuts including Tiptree Strawberry Jam, Sprinkle, Chocolate Fudge, Custard and Caramel, Lotus Biscoff and Lemon Meringue.



Birds Bakery (stores throughout the Midlands)
For this year’s National Doughnut Week it will be selling a doughnut a very special Salted Caramel with Ginger crush topping.

Ashers Bakery in Nairn Scotland
Will be carrying out a promotion for the week on doughnuts 4 for the price of 3 across the range.
Limited editions for the week are: Cream doring; Raspberry and white chocolate doughnut and Chocolate, coconut, and cream doughnut; Sugar Doring; Berliner and Fudge Yum Yum.

Planet Doughnut with nationwide delivery
Will be showcasing its range of 16 premium doughnuts including Cookie Street, Last Rolo and Weekend Millionaire.

Flour and Bean
We will be including the following doughnuts on offer for 6 for price of 4:Lemon & Custard filled; Toffee Apple Crumble; Biscoff & Caramel; Caramel & Custard filled; Raspberry Sprinkle ring and Jam Doughnuts

Simply Delicious Doughnuts Kent
Doughnuts featured for National Doughnut Week 2023 will be special ring and filled ranges.


For more information visit the website http://www.nationaldoughnutweek.org/

To find out more about The Children’s Trust visit www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk

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For further information please contact Catherine@nineteenpr.com
      
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