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What’s the most memorable place you’ve ever stayed, eaten or experienced? Not because it was luxurious, but because of the people behind it. A few years ago I travelled to France to photograph a wellness retreat hosted by @andbreathewellbeing at and absolutely loved it. Don’t get me wrong, the location was beautiful. But what I really loved was getting to know the owner, hearing her story and capturing everything she’d created. That’s the sort of work I love most. The people behind the business. The passion behind the experience. I’d love to do more of it. Tag your favourite venues, retreats, vineyards, restaurants or experiences below. I’d love to discover some new places. And if you’re a venue, experience-led business or PR agency looking for this type of photography, I’d love to chat. @alexlloydjourno @carolinebraggpt @mcsalface
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🎭 my debut play Butterfly is about to be staged by @phoenixbordon 🦋 it tells the story of Eleanor Glanville (1654-1709) - one of the first female lepidopterists - who discovered the Glanville fritillary. She was declared ‘deprived of her senses’ for her love of butterflies and her will was overturned on the grounds of insanity. We meet her in the present day, on the brink of a breakthrough… 🌟 Starring the luminous Sally McIlhone as Eleanor and fantastic Elizabeth Blake as her therapist. Directed by Phoenix CEO Rob Allerston 📍The Phoenix Theatre, Whitehall & Bordon 📅 5 & 6 June 2026 🐛 complimentary Colin the caterpillars! 🎟️ £13 - link in bio swipe for pictures of Glanville fritillaries caught in flagrante ✌️
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Great to welcome Darren and Barry from Pivale, a local business, along with Sally from the Phoenix Centre in Bordon, Jon from the NHS (who is also a senior member of Helping Hounds in Hampshire), and Sally from Petersfield, who served an incredible 24 years in the British Army. It was really interesting to hear everyone’s experiences. I’ve met Darren and Barry before at their office in Bordon and have always been a big supporter of local businesses. Darren spoke about how tough things have been business wise, but it was encouraging to hear that momentum is building again this year. Sally also shared her journey and life in the Army... always fascinating to listen to.
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📣🍼Well this was a joy to write 🩵 @positivenewsuk (link in bio) • The biggest thank you to the brilliant comedians and creators who made it happen: @mcsalface @everyothermotherofficial @carlysmallman @thefunnymummyuk @bringyourownbabycomedy @milkclubcomedy @hattyashdown @sarahilescomedy @screamingwithlaughter
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📣🍼Wrote a feature for @positivenewsuk on comedy for new mums. Loved diving into this topic. Motherhood is hard and anyone bringing light and laughter to the days of exhausted new mothers should be celebrated. • Big thank you to @tompattinson for the commission, and to the brilliant and lovely comedians and creators I had the joy of interviewing 💛 @carlysmallman @thefunnymummyuk @bringyourownbabycomedy @mcsalface @everyothermotherofficial @violetmalice @milkclubcomedy @hattyashdown @sarahilescomedy @screamingwithlaughter • Pick up a copy of @positivenewsuk or tap their bio link to subscribe. • 📸: @hello.quiet.mind 🧡 • #motherswhowrite
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Join us at @theshedwb next Tuesday 10th September from 10am-12pm for two hours of FREE entertainment for mamas! Every Other Mother joins forces with Toddler Tuesday so the littlies will have soft play galore while the mums get their creative fix! On the line-up we have: 🔥 Hilarious comedian @hattyashdown 🔥 Author and podcaster @jennifercoxpsychotherapist reading from her new book, Women Are Angry! 🔥 New writing from @letsgiveitamiss_shallwe 🔥 Plus poems and lols from your host @mcsalface Come on down and bring your bubbas! #babyfriendly #toddlerfriendly #hampshiremummas #hampshiremums #mumevent #mumssupportingmums #hampshireevents #newwriting #womenareangry #jennifercox #hattyashdown #mumlife #freeevent
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Imagine being asked to photograph a wonderful French retreat - I did and it was THE BEST! I met @cliowood through an amazing networking group called @doingitforthekids_ She told me about the retreats she hosted @andbreathewellbeing in her beautiful home in Limoges, France @lajugie.co.uk and we connected through the group and discussed me coming over to photograph her peri-menopause/menopause fitness retreat she would be hosting. I have always wanted to be involved in travel/retreat photography and this trip far exceeded any expectations I had. The days were filled with the most amazing food cooked by Clio herself, fitness classes from the fabulous @carolinebraggpt and all the great chat with the lovely ladies who attended. It was so lovely to spend time with you all x I had the most wonderful 3 days despite the rain and came home feeling energised and full of wholesome food and energy from the beautiful people I met. Thank you whole heartedly to Clio for allowing me to fly out and capture the true feeling of an amazing retreat. I would love to do more so if you know of any retreats or people who host them, please let me know or tag them in the comment 🙏 #frenchretreats #fitnessretreats #retreatphotographer #retreatphotography #limogesfrance #menopausefitness #menopauseretreats #perimenopausefitness #menopauseawareness #freelancephotographer #travelphotographer #femaleretreats
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It might have rained most of the time I was there but I had a lovely long weekend with @andbreathewellbeing at @lajugie.co.uk near Limoges, France. I was taking part in a three night midlife and menopause retreat hosted by @itscliowood and @carolinebraggpt. There were eight guests and we all enjoyed workouts, nutritious food, massage, relaxation and most importantly, great company. I’ll be writing about my experience in Fabulous magazine very soon. Thanks to the other ladies @the_thomas_connection @emmaboylebrandphotography @alexb__k @mcsalface for making it so special. #solotravel #femaletravel #midliferetreat #perimenopausehealth #perimenopausefitness #limoges #limogesfrance #andbreathepostnatal #andbreathewellbeing
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Part two of today’s column for @wokinghamtoday on a recent @everyothermotherofficial event: • “It was during the interval that I met The New Yorker journalist Anna Russell, who was writing an article on Lucy Jones. “You write for The New Yorker?!” I asked, like a 12 year old meeting the lead singer of her favourite girl band. We chatted and I learnt she has a one year old son, and used to work at The Wall Street Journal. @annaroserussell • I then took to the stage to perform a short scene from a play I’m writing, all about, wait for it…motherhood. With all the babies and toddlers present in the audience, I edited out all the swearing, choosing milder versions of harsh words. Whilst the effect wasn’t quite the same, I believe the message was loud and clear. • Next up was family solicitor and author Laura Naser, who spoke about her book “The Family Lawyer’s Guide to Separation and Divorce” and how she built her personal brand on Instagram. I briefly interviewed Laura, asking how exactly she found the time, balancing her work and children, to write a book. @thefamilylawyer I did, as Laura spoke, get hit in the head with a flying piece of Lego. (Which of course is part and parcel of hosting an event with toddlers, who are rightly free to play and roam the stage.) I chuckled. • The show ended with writer Sally Cops sharing her beautiful and touching piece on motherhood. It was a perfectly poetic ending to another uplifting and inspiring event.” @skyandsaltwriterly • • #everyothermother #matrescence #motherhood #motherswhowrite #mumswhowrite #creativeevents #eventsformums #womensvoices
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Part one of today’s column for @wokinghamtoday on a recent @everyothermotherofficial event: • “When one mother rings the siren of “help needed, come quickly!”, another mother will, undoubtedly, answer that call. (It just happens, every day, like clockwork, all over the world.) In this case, I was on the receiving end of the call, (I’m 99% of the time on the other end) and was particularly happy to help. • Sally McIlhone, writer and founder of Every Other Mother (the baby and child-friendly events aimed at entertaining and inspiring mums) was a co-host down. “Any chance you could step in?” she politely messaged, less than 24 hours before the show. “Er YES!..” I replied, ecstatic. @mcsalface • The event was to be held at the Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre in Bordon, which meant a whole new audience of mothers and babies. @phoenixbordon • After a warm introduction from Sally and I, columnist and digital creator Daisy Harris-Reid (@mum_abouttown ) kicked off the show by telling us about her work and her journey to becoming a published author. • Next on the stage was author and journalist Lucy Jones, who shared several extracts from her book “Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood”, which was Longlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. In Matrescence Jones dives into the maternal experience, and the physiological, psychological and social metamorphosis that women go through when they become mothers. Her beautifully written words brought a lump to my throat and as she discussed how mothers, who often feel rather abandoned after giving birth, could be better supported by society, I thought just how important conversations like this, at events like this, are for mothers. • Only a few months prior, a friend had put a photo of Matrescence in a group WhatsApp chat, stating that the book was “a must read for all mothers”. Of course I told Lucy Jones all about this friend. She smiled and said something lovely. I was hugely star-struck and wanted to ask Lucy Jones all about writing and motherhood. I managed: “How many children do you have?”. She has three. “ @lucyfjones • *Part 2 in next post*. #matrescence #motherhood
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More than a woman ✨ About a week ago now, I had the absolute pleasure of being asked to speak at @everyothermotherofficial held at @phoenixbordon ; which was set up by the fab @mcsalface 💫 An opportunity for women from all walks of life to share their creative talents; but made accessible for all which I loved. I had the most wonderful day; chatted to some amazing ladies and also shared the stage with the awesome @lucyfjones @thefamilylawyer and @angela__garwood ⭐️ Thanks so much for having me @mcsalface - I look forward to perhaps speaking at another one day! xx #authorsofinstagram #author #womensupportingwomen #strongwomen #mothers #solomother #singlemum #soloparenting #womenauthors #empoweringwomen #hampshiremums #hampshireparents
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💪Who’s ready for another Every Other Mother London show?? 💪 The inspirational mamas joining us on the bill this time are: 📝 Award-winning writer and performer Maria Ferguson 📝 Musician Ariane X, performing songs from her album about motherhood 📝 Playwright A.C. Smith shares an extract from her new play on undergoing cancer treatment with a baby 📝 New writing from Hayley Gardner 📅 : Weds 20th March, 11.30am-1.30pm 📍: @cockpittheatre 🎟️: £10 (£5 concessions) 👶: Under 4s go free, baby changing, toys and soft mats for crawlers all available! COME ON DOWN!! #londonmum #londonmumsnetwork #londonmums #thingstodoinlondonwithkids #babyfriendly #toddlerfriendly #formums #eventsforwomen #eventsformums #mumfriends #bringyourkids #bringyourbaby
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