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Caroline Abbott

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Posted on 9th November 202013th November 2020

Walkies with Ruby has been launched for the benefit of dog lovers in Torbay

I’ve started a new project for the benefit of dog lovers in the Torbay area, and named it Walkies with Ruby in honour of my little furry muse.

It’s a free, weekly email newsletter featuring suggestions for dog walks, reviews of dog-friendly cafes, pubs, restaurants and tourist attractions, and whatever else comes to my mind … Read the rest

Posted on 30th April 20206th November 2020

What it’s like working as a nurse during the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus stock image (Pixabay)

I wish I could reveal the identity of the nurse I interviewed this week because she deserves public recognition for the incredible work she’s doing. Unfortunately her NHS trust wasn’t happy about her speaking to the press, so in order to share her story – because it deserves to be heard … Read the rest

Posted on 18th March 20206th November 2020

What it’s like working in a supermarket during the coronavirus crisis

I’m a freelance journalist but I also work part-time in a supermarket for the extra financial security and social interaction.

Working in the supermarket at the moment is like working at Christmas but without the joviality. It’s crazy busy – and there’s no sign of it slowing down.

Our store’s sales targets were set some … Read the rest

Posted on 7th June 20196th November 2020

Proud to be part of the minority who’ll watch the Women’s Football World Cup

The women’s football World Cup kicks off today (Friday), surrounded by what appears to be more fanfare and mainstream media coverage than the game has ever received before.

As the host nation, France are in action tonight. England, who are currently ranked third in the world and are managed by former England and Manchester United … Read the rest

Posted on 1st April 20196th November 2020

It’s that dreaded time of year again

Ruby sticking her tongue out at the ‘no dogs’ sign

It’s the 1st of April, a date met with gloom in our household and it has nothing to do with April Fool’s Day. It means that for the next six months, dogs are banned from some of our favourite local beaches.

Just as the … Read the rest

Posted on 3rd March 20196th November 2020

Why I think people should stop using the black dog as a metaphor for depression

Source: I had a black dog, his name was depression https://youtu.be/XiCrniLQGYc

A mate recently changed her social media profile picture to an image of someone being held down by a large black dog.

This was her way of letting her friends and family know that she was struggling with depression, and we were able to … Read the rest

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