Self-Reliant Group facilitator, Laura Walton, considers the seaside this bank holiday weekend. Such is the advancement of science and technology that we can control and direct so much of our everyday lives in a way that our parents were never

Self-Reliant Group facilitator, Laura Walton, celebrates the joys of going for a walk in a park A walk in the park. A phrase often used when something is relatively easy, leisurely and requiring little effort. A throwaway comment at times,

Self-Reliant Group facilitator, Laura Walton, reflects on the importance of looking after each other. Despite what the rest of the country thinks, we Mancunians are following the rules. On a huge billboard in amongst the skyscrapers of the Mancunian way

Self-Reliant Group facilitator, Laura Walton, is inspired by a sunflower. A lone sunflower stands tall in my garden. It has survived neglect, vicious attack by grubs, being buffeted by strong winds and lashed at repeatedly by the cold July rain.

Self-reliant group facilitator, Laura Walton, writes about how to have fun this summer, whatever the weather. “We’re all going on a summer holidayNo more working for a week or twoFun and laughter on our Summer holidayNo more worries for me