Category: UK

How Larches Boxing Club is gaining a cult following for its no-nonsense gym

January 9, 2016

Larches and Savick ABC have churned out some heavyweight names in boxing over the last few years with Scott Fitzgerald (Commonwealth Gold Medal winner and now Pro-Boxer under Matchroom and Eddie Hearn), Mick Hall and Adam Simpson all rising to success through the club. This is before you mention amateurs Jack Phoenix and Stan Houghton … More How Larches Boxing Club is gaining a cult following for its no-nonsense gym

Ten things to do in Lincoln (if you’re skint or on a wine-only budget)

December 1, 2015

At the beginning of last week I took off on another Daytrippin’ adventure which saw a friend and I head down to Nottingham and then over to Lincoln for some sight-seeing (pub-visiting) and some cultural (wine-drinking) exploits. Before we left I’d told a few colleagues and acquaintances about our impending trip only to be greeted … More Ten things to do in Lincoln (if you’re skint or on a wine-only budget)

Daytrippin’: Travelling soothes the soul; forever shall I wander, free and in love with the world.

November 23, 2015

On my return from Australia in July 2015, a decision that in hindsight I wish I’d thought more about, my burning, itchy feet had barely touched the ground before I knew I had to up and leave again. With financial woes preventing me from embarking on another trip of a lifetime so soon after returning … More Daytrippin’: Travelling soothes the soul; forever shall I wander, free and in love with the world.

Seven Things I Neglected To Consider When Thinking About Dissing My Home Country

September 8, 2015

Last weekend I decided to take a whistle-stop tour through four counties in good old England-shire; Great Britain: my home; my country; the place I grew up. The reason? Well, seeing as the ‘big plan’ to return to Australia won’t be happening until next year I felt it only right to try and keep the … More Seven Things I Neglected To Consider When Thinking About Dissing My Home Country

Run Towards Yourself

July 25, 2015

This week, my blog: chasingamylou, celebrated gaining its 100th follower, so I wanted to say a huge thank you, from the bottom of my heart and also…….YAY TO ME! As a kind of mini-celebration I thought I’d post something a little different, however, writers-block has me stuck in the mud at the moment, struggling to form … More Run Towards Yourself

Airports and airplanes, contemplation and 11am red wines.

September 29, 2014

Stirring throughout the night, unable to sleep much, my mind racing in anticipation, I awoke at 4:30am on the day of departure. The previous weekend had been filled with goodbyes, alcohol fuelled reminiscence amongst friends and family, and a few heart felt tears. Saying goodbye to my dad was probably the hardest; he worries, as … More Airports and airplanes, contemplation and 11am red wines.