CONTENTS LIFESTYLE
COVER STORY
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Become a virtual tourist Trek all over the world… without leaving your armchair
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PROPERTY
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Once upon a time Time never stands still, and with this collection of stunning clocks, neither will your style
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Our latest instructions Take a look at a selection of our latest properties on the market
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About us Get to know us a little better and see why we are your agent of choice
FOOD
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Rainbow themed bakes Encouraging families to support the NHS by baking
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Help with decluttering Fantastic ideas to create space you didn’t think existed How to DIY! Time to try some DIY jobs that may be bigger than you would usually take on Football poised to return Top-flight football could make its return this month but only if stringent guidelines are met The return of the cinema! Many highly anticipated films have changed their release dates for after lockdown
HEALTH
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Our first line of defence Now’s the time to start strengthening your immune system
WELCOME TO THE JUNE ISSUE!
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pring is flying by! We have been blessed with warm weather throughout May and are all carrying on as best as we can in these strange times. With the property market open again, if you’re thinking about moving but haven’t started the process, we have put safety guidelines in place to ensure your safety. And with our expert local knowledge, we have all the tools you need to get you moving – including a FREE personalised website for you to share on social media. This month’s issue provides you with plenty of handy hints and tips to get your property in order. Offering step-by-step guides on DIY jobs big and small, the art of decluttering and some of
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PROPERTY NEWS
the smartest-looking clocks on the market. Plus, if you are missing your days out, we have a guide to virtual attractions available online. And if you are missing football, we have all the details about ‘Project Restart.’ Looking to join in the support for key workers? We have some rainbow themed bakes. And to help you keep fit and healthy, we have some great tips to help boost your body’s immune system. Plus, we have an updated guide to when you will be able to catch some of the biggest blockbusters at the cinema. Till next time… Jonathan Wheatley Editor
AN IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER… A tidier home means a tidier life, and if the space you’re living in is neat and tidy, it will have a positive effect on your stress and anxiety levels.
PLAN YOUR ORGANISED ATTACK WELL
Go through everything – and I mean everything – and know confidently what you will and won’t be keeping. With a project like this, it’s good to be as organised as possible so to ensure a smooth process without needless stress or wasted time. Find some relatively out-of-the-way floor space and form three piles of all the stuff which is of issue in some way. One pile for all the stuff you want to keep, another for all the stuff you want to bin, and the other for things you want to donate or sell to others. Keeping a paper-based checklist can accompany this method nicely, making it easier to keep track of everything.
DON’T BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW
Remember, you don’t have to tackle it all in one day or even a week. Having a more casual approach can have its advantages. Doing just five or ten minutes each day of tidying up and decluttering will mean that your life and hobbies don’t have to stop during this process, but continue to work around the project, which can develop gradually. Working slow and steady like this could mean a lot less stress too. Day by day, as
