I admit the first lockdown we entered into, in March 2020, was for me a bit of a reprieve. The circumstances were of course unprecedented, and my heart went out to the people losing loved ones and the key workers baring the brunt, but on a personal level, once the initial shock subsided, I breathed …
As the UK enters a second lockdown the exercise community have again retreated back into their homes. Sadly, for some people, the closing of gyms means a return to social isolation and the accompanying feelings of loneliness. Loneliness is a problem that affects people from all walks of life. Lifestyle changes such as moving location, …
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On October 12th 2020, I did something I had not done since the beginning of March. I unlocked Islip Sports Pavilion and carried in the large bag of things I needed to make the venue Covid secure; Entrance and Exit signs, handwash, my new toy – the contactless payment machine. I was very nervous. I …