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LIVE AT THE CATHEDRAL 2023 are delighted to announce The Hoosiers as their headline act on Friday 22nd September and the sensational Natalie Imbruglia on Saturday 23rd September 2023 performing at Durham Cathedral next month.
The Hoosiers
The multi-platinum success of The Hoosiers 2007 debut album, "The Trick to Life", and singles such as "Worried About Ray" and "Goodbye Mr. A", raised huge expectations for its follow-up, not least at The Hoosiers' record label. The prophetically titled "The Illusion of Safety" was, all the band agree, a troubled project from the start.
Irwin suggests, "The word 'hit' is substituted for 'good'. There's an art to writing under those conditions, but it wasn't one that worked for us. It exacts a toll on too many writers. You give up too much if you do that."
Such a negative experience of the creative process – the odd laugh aside – would have done for many bands, and there was indeed a period where The Hoosiers went their separate ways. "I remember getting to this point," says Al, "where I said, 'I need some space from this'. I think we all knew it. We needed to forget about it for a while."
"The News From Nowhere", released in 2014, was an astonishing return to form. "Doing it on our own terms," says Irwin, "and actually having a proper say in it, felt wonderful. We had nothing to lose, but a lot to prove."
Shattering their previous run of an album every three to four years, 2015's "The Secret Service" – only a year after their third album – reveals a band hitting their stride through a purple patch; improving as they discover they have more to say than ever.
Tension, creativity, democracy, arguments, time apart, coming back together, and then songs. Lots of them. Gone is the self-consciousness of the dog days around their second album; gone, too, the self-doubt. In their place is a deeply rooted – and hard-won – confidence, and a determination to lock back into the freedom and joy of the early days.
To win a pair of tickets to see The Hoosiers tune into CVFM Radio on Monday 4th September to find out more, and keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook page too facebook.com/cvfmradio and if you don't manage to win a pair of tickets, tickets are still on sale.
Tickets for the The Hoosiers – Durham Cathedral show taking place on Friday 22nd September are available from:
Friday 22nd September 2023
Durham Cathedral
Box Office No: 0844 888 9991
Website – https://liveatthecathedral.com/
Tickets - £30.00
Time - 7.30pm
Tickets for the Natalie Imbruglia – Durham Cathedral show taking place on Saturday 23rd September are available from:
Saturday 23rd September 2023
Durham Cathedral
Box Office No: 0844 888 9991
Website – https://liveatthecathedral.com/
Tickets - £35.00
Time - 7.30pm
Friday 1st September 2023
North Riding Premier Division
Darlington United Newmarket 4-0 Staithes AthleticNorth Riding Division One
Darlington RA 0-1 North Ormesby
Woodsmith North Riding Challenge Cup
Yarm & Eaglescliffe Res 6-3 Thirsk Falcons Dev
Saturday 2nd September 2023
North Riding Premier Division
North Riding First Division
According to research, 66% of parents were worried about their child starting secondary school.
Worries included them walking to school alone, not always knowing their whereabouts or what they are up to and their child taking the bus alone.
The study by Life360*, which revealed the 30 main anxieties mums and dads share at this important transition point, also showed over half (53%) were more anxious about their child being less safe than they were at primary school.
Other concerns included offspring getting into trouble, the volume of homework involved and the influence of older pupils.
Meanwhile 49% of parents of older children, already at secondary school, said they found it hard to judge what rules they should put in place.
34% agreed that after their child started big school, trusting them to be where they say they will be was the biggest challenge.
Furthermore, after a term or so in secondary school, parents are slightly more likely to stress about whether their child will make friends.
Nearly half (47%) make sure to tell their kids what to do if they're being bullied, and 30% will make sure their bag and school gear is up to scrutiny from their peers.
To help children transition to their new school, 39% talk to them about their own experiences.
Finally, it seems going to secondary school does not have a significant impact on when parents believe kids should get their own mobile phone – with parents of secondary and primary school children both suggesting it should be around the age of 10.
Almost 60 per cent (58%) said they will be monitoring their child's location via a mobile phone by the time they start secondary school, including 32% who already did this when they were at primary school.
Jason from CVFM Breakfast spoke to Sue Atkins, Parenting Expert and Psychotherapist about it. To listen back head over to Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/48yJK7MxxlgzdWeRznEEY9
TOP 30 WORRIES OF BRITISH PARENTS WHEN KIDS START SECONDARY SCHOOL:
- Bullying
- Will they make friends
- How they will settle in
- Whether they'll be happy
- Peer pressure
- The influence of new friends
- Managing your child's anxiety/ mental health
- The influence of older pupils
- How they will get on academically in general
- Walking to school alone
- Whether they'll like their classes
- The volume of homework
- Not always knowing where they are or what they are doing
- School safety
- Whether they'll be a little fish in a big sea
- Keeping their belongings /bag safe
- Increasing pressure from social media
- Whether they'll like their teachers
- They wouldn't have any primary school friends in their classes
- How they'll cope with a stricter behaviour system
- They won't know how to get around the school layout
- Whether the secondary school will make the same allowances for their needs as primary school
- How they'll perform in exams
- Whether the teachers will get to know them as well as primary school teachers
- Taking the bus alone
- Whether their phone will be stolen
- They'll start pushing the boundaries in terms of their independence
- Them getting into trouble generally
- How they'll navigate the school lunch system
- Whether they are responsible enough for their first phone
No 'me' time – stressed out Brits say everyone including their boss takes priority...
Tired and lethargic, feeling stressed and not getting a decent night's sleep –all signs that we know mean we need to STOP and make more time for our health and wellbeing but one in five people (20%) say they're spending just half an hour a week on 'self care'.
Research out today reveals that everyone even our bosses are taking priority over looking after our ourselves.
That's despite 8 out of 10 (82%) Brits saying they think it's important or very important to prioritise time for their wellbeing. Only just under a third ( 28%) say they currently prioritise their health and take a break when they need to.
The survey by P&O Cruises polled over 35's and found children, family, friends and older relatives come first and 1 in 10 people say they don't EVER spend time just on themselves.
In a first P&O Cruises is launching three new wellness cruises with TV presenter and women's health advocate, Cherry Healey and stylist Kat Farmer. The three selected P&O Cruises holidays in 2024 to Spain, Portugal and the Mediterranean will focus on mind, body, sleep, face and other lifestyle advice. Cherry and Kat will be joined by special guests including make-up artist to the stars, Hannah Martin and fitness educator and presenter, Sarah Gorman.
7% of those polled say they feel more stressed at home than at work with pressure of house hold tasks with family and domestic issues getting in the way of ' me time' for more than a quarter ( 26%)
Favourite ways to relax during the week include watching a film, reading a book or cooking.
A mindful one in 5 ( 17%) say they make sure they improve their mood and wellbeing with meditation or have some digital detox time – i.e. time away from technology during the week.
Cherry Healey's Top Tips to Improve Wellbeing:
Relax your body and mind with deep breathing
The 4-7-8 breathing technique involves inhaling deeply through your nose for a count of 4, holding your breath for a count of 7, and then exhaling slowly through your mouth for a count of 8. Repeat this cycle for several rounds, focusing on the breath's rhythm and the calming effect it has on your body and mind.
Incorporate NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
NEAT refers to the energy expended through everyday activities like walking, gardening, or taking the stairs. Increasing your NEAT can have significant benefits for your overall health - those little efforts make a big difference when combined. Look for opportunities to be more active throughout your day, such as standing during phone calls, stretching during breaks, or walking short distances instead of driving - it all adds up!
Trust your gut
The gut plays a crucial role in the body's overall health and well-being. It is responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients from the food we eat, it's home to a large part of our immune system, and has a bidirectional communication system between the gut and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis. The gut can influence mood, emotions, and mental health - so, in short, it's really worth giving it some love! Taking a probiotic supplement, in liquid or pill form, can have a significant impact on your health. It can help with bloating, weight management and a general feeling of health and wellbeing - well worth it!
Smell your way to peace of mind
Aromatherapy oils are a quick, easy way to immediately find your way back to peace. Vetiver oil has an earthy and grounding scent and is known for its calming effects, particularly for individuals experiencing stress or restlessness. Try mixing it with Sandalwood oil, which has a soft and woody fragrance, as it can also help reduce anxiety and create a peaceful ambiance. Add to a diffuser or place on your wrists or behind your ears - you'll feel calm and you'll smell great! Win win!
The power of writing things down
If you're someone that tends to overthink then writing down your thoughts is an incredibly effective way to calm your mind. The process of writing it down will help you to find peace and by seeing it laid out on paper you might find some perspective to help your mind rest. A problem shared is a problem halved - even if it's on paper and no one else reads it!
P&O has announced 3 'wellness' cruises with Kat Farmer, Cherry Healey and special guests
23 September – 7 October 2023
CRUISE NUMBER: G333 SHIP: IONA
Southampton - Lisbon - Gibraltar - Alicante - Barcelona (2 full days) - Seville (from Cádiz) - La Coruña - Southampton
https://www.pocruises.com/find-a-cruise/G333/G333
25 November – 9 December 2023
CRUISE NUMBER: G338 SHIP: IONA
Southampton - Vigo - Gibraltar - Alicante - Barcelona - Valencia - Seville (from Cádiz) - Lisbon - Southampton
https://www.pocruises.com/find-a-cruise/G338/G338
27 January – 10 February 2024
CRUISE NUMBER: G402 SHIP: IONA
Southampton - Vigo - Gibraltar - Alicante - Barcelona (2 full days) - Seville (from Cádiz) - Lisbon – Southampton