: About Me

I have been running a local charity for the last thirteen years which has resulted in opening two pregnancy crisis drop-in centres and a schools sexual health programme in the majority of our local secondary schools.

In my youth, I had a keen interest in photography as well as enjoying writing - particularly poems. I took a photo-journalism course which I thoroughly enjoyed and managed to get a couple of photos with write-ups published.

Now in my 50's and four children later, I am hoping to get back into writing and Helium seems to be a good set up where I like the idea of being part of a community of like-minded people.

My passion is ...

writing

I know too much about ...

living with teenagers!

My parents always told me ...

watch your pennies and your pounds will take care of themselves

My childhood ambition ...

to marry a prince - trust me, it will happen in the after-life!

My favorite memory ...

holding my babies for the first time

Why I write ...

it's a form of expression unlike any other

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

currently reading Helium writers' articles and sorry - love x-factor!

My first job ...

short-hand secretary

My best moment ...

when I got born-again

My inspiration ...

God, my family, the sea, the skies, the sun, the birds, the trees and life experiences

Travel > Hotel Reviews Hotel reviews: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Reading, UK

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The Crowne Plaza, Reading is a Four Star hotel situated on the banks of the River Thames overlooking the Swan Sanctuary next to the Caversham Bridge. This tranquil hotel is easily accessible from the M4 and Heathrow Airport. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the river where guests can watch all the boats passing by. Reading Train Station is only 500 metres away, just a ten to fifteen minute walk or short bus ride. The Crowne Plaza has its own car park offering 200 free spaces. The town centre with the fabulous Oracle Shopping Centre, cafes and restaurants on the banks of the Kennet &am...

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