BY THE SEASIDE

If you are reading this in the UK then did you know you are less than an hour and twenty minutes away from the seaside right now? As well as being surrounded by amazing marine life, one of the benefits of being an island nation is that nowhere in Great Britain is more than 70 miles away from the coast. Assuming you can get hold of a car and drive an average of 55 miles an hour,  that means that in 1hr and 16 mins you could be paddling in the waves.  

Sea air is good for the soul. Scientists say it’s the negative ions that accumulate by open water that make us feel more relaxed (and interestingly, help us to sleep better). With these lovely light evenings, why not do something impulsive and head to the seaside for a stroll on the sand and a fish & chip supper tonight. Go on, live a little…