I'm in the final writing stages of my PhD, and my to-do list feels so nebulous and impossible! So, I am trying to celebrate the small wins this week. I said I was going to the office to work today, so I gave myself a round of applause when I arrived in the car park 😅 Perfectly normal behaviour.

🚀 Exciting news! Introducing the Parent Carer Research Network! Bridging the gap between researchers and busy parent carers, ensuring their vital voices are heard loud and clear in research outcomes. 💬 #ParentCarers #ParentCarerResearch #CommunityRepresentation

💜 International Women’s Day Self-Defence Course – Book Now! 💪

🗓 Saturday, 8th March 2025
⏰ 1 PM - 3 PM
📍 Black Scorpion Karate CIC, Pemberton, Wigan
🎟 £5 per person (Bursaries available!)
👩 For women & girls aged 12+
👥 Limited to 20 participants per session (extra session if needed!)

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🥋 Award-Winning Karate in Wigan! Classes for ages 4–99—train as a family! Spaces filling fast, but plenty left on Thursdays (6:30–7:30 PM). The first 2 classes are FREE!
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🥋 Karate for All in St Helens! Ages 4–99, beginners welcome—train as a family! Spaces still available in all classes. The first two sessions are FREE!
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