Review: Common, Manchester

Review: Common, Manchester

Common is the friendliest, most comfortable Northern Quarter-based restaurant and late-night bar in the neighbourhood.  Whether you are in the vicinity to sink pints after a hard day in the office, want a quick natter with a cuppa, your pooch and your pals, or are just wanting to tuck into some hearty scran; Common has [...]

I stopped hating my body due to taking up swimming

I stopped hating my body due to taking up swimming

This summer, (unbeknownst to myself until extremely recently) I have managed to dramatically improve my relationship with my body as well as enhance both my general physical and mental health. I have finally discovered a *real* hobby which is charming, I have a passion for and yet have no intention of making my career (here [...]

kate shepherd: 3 ways to stay healthy when living at home

kate shepherd: 3 ways to stay healthy when living at home

I find staying healthy while living at home hard. Being in a house surrounded by temptation, easy options and then trying to stick to a healthy, balanced diet is virtually impossible without super-strength willpower. However, there are a couple tips and tricks I have tried and tested to help us stick to the food we [...]