Lonely Heart? Alone does not have to mean Lonely.

  As Love Island finishes and churns out another hot young celebrity couple, it seems that the world is obsessed with coupledom. Despite the rising numbers of singles, we are portrayed as clueless wing-men or crying into our tubs of Ben & Jerry’s night after night.  Even scientists say we are so lonely we will… Continue reading Lonely Heart? Alone does not have to mean Lonely.

Want to meet new people in Manchester? I did and my life changed for the better.

  Over 10 years ago, I found myself alone in Manchester after my life and marriage fell apart. I took the first job I could.  I was a divorced 30-something father-of-two in a strange city with no friends locally. I missed company on a weekend. I realised that had to change and I needed to… Continue reading Want to meet new people in Manchester? I did and my life changed for the better.

Manchester Mental Health Awareness Week and What You Can Do About It

Well, it isn’t technically a Manchester event; it’s nationwide. The subject is just as important here as it is anywhere else in the UK, however. So let’s look at what the week is all about and what we can do in Manchester to help combat the effects of mental health. Founded in 2001, Mental Health… Continue reading Manchester Mental Health Awareness Week and What You Can Do About It

Auf Wiedersehen Berlin. Highlights from the Social Circle Weekend.

Berlin, the German capital, is renowned for its exceptional variety of attractions, its flourishing cultural scene and a way of life that’s both fast-paced and relaxed. It’s hard to believe that barely a generation has passed since Berliners tore down the Berlin Wall, and since then, the city has resonated with open-mindedness. In February, Social… Continue reading Auf Wiedersehen Berlin. Highlights from the Social Circle Weekend.