It's all go

As usual there seems to be a lot going on.

At the beginning of January I saw a poster for Bury's I Will If You Will initiative (see here). It was for a burlesque dancing class, and I couldn't resist finding out what that was all about. It was brilliant, a good laugh and a place to meet other women who liked trying new things. The best thing about it is it gives go lots of confidence, which I lack, and makes you feel fabulous about yourself. I'd highly recommend it. We were also featured in a Bury Times article (see article here).

Following on from the success of The Big Tidy I organised last year, I have organised the second Big Tidy in Tottington. The rangers were more than happy to help out, and they are spreading the word in surrounding areas too. I've registered the event with Keep Britain Tidy and their new initiative 'Love Where You Live', and they have sent me tabards, posters, stickers etc. This year The Big Tidy will be on Sunday 30th March. We haven't a definite time or place yet but it is likely to be around 10am on the Kirklees Trail end of Laurel Street in Tottington. Further information will be posted on Twitter @TottingtonLife using the hashtag #tidytotty, and hopefully the Bury Times will publicise it too.

In other news a date has been set for my MS Cake Break Wine Time. MS MS Cake Break is a way of

raising money for the MS Society by getting a group together to buy cakes while socialising. I did the cake thing one and raised about £60. Knowing my friends and family I knew there must be a way of raising more. I didn't have to think for long; they quite like a sociable glass of wine/beer or three. My first Wine Time was last year and £555 was raised. This year's date has been set so fingers crossed we raise if not quite such a staggering amount a good contribution to the MS Society funds. This year I was delighted to be asked if my 'handy hint' could be used in the Cake Break magazine. No publicity is bad publicity etc.

I haven't done too well keeping this up to date, but I'll try! If I haven't worked myself into an early grave between now and 22nd May I'll enjoy relaxing with friends while raising money for a great cause while having a quite drink.