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We’re Wishing…
A very happy birthday to British actress Lesley Manville, who turns 68 on March 12. The undoubted star of our two favourite films about dressmaking – Phantom Thread in 2017 and Mrs Harris Goes To Paris in 2022 – the talented Ms Manville began her career as a soprano singer and dancer and turned down the chance to join TV dance act Hot Gossip!
We’re Dozing…
Napping and having a long, deep slumber to celebrate World Sleep Day on March 15. This day encourages people to look at their sleeping habits and to try to improve them.
Sleep is so important to good health, in the same way that nutrition and physical activity are, and research shows that a good night’s sleep helps support memory and learning, as well as boosting the immune system. The average adult should aim to get between seven and nine hours a night. So relax, get cosy, and let yourself drift off . . .
We’re Eating…
Food beginning with “ch”! What would you say to a hamper of chocolate and cheese? We’re guessing it would be “thank you”! So well done to Snowdonia Cheese Company, whose basket of delights includes multi-award winning Black Bomber extra mature Cheddar, alongside decadent, artisan chocolate by Willie’s Cacao. We say “Ch”eers to that! snowdoniacheese.co. uk
We Lists… ♥
In honour of St Patrick’s Day, we’ve listed 10 our favourite current Irish actors. Emerald Isle natives are famed for having the gift of the gab, and this lot could charm the birds out of the trees!
1 Saoirse Ronan
2 Cillian Murphy
3 Paul Mescal
4 Sharon Horgan
5 Andrew Scott
6 Barry Keoghan
7 Nicola Coughlan
8 Jamie Dornan
9 Domhnall Gleeson
10 Caitríona Balfe
We’re Toasting…
To all things Irish on St Patrick’s Day on March 17. Surely one of the most celebrated of saints’ days, this has turned into quite the party night (particularly among students) and sees shops, bars and restaurants go green for the day. Head over to Dublin for a mini-break if you want the full St Patrick’s Day experience. Failing that, have a glass of Guinness or Baileys and listen to U2 and Boyzone on repeat!
We’re Gazing…
In awe at this stunning photograph of a young polar bear drifting off to sleep on a bed carved into an iceberg.
Titled Ice Bed, the image was taken by British amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani, who was recently
