I used to think that I was the biggest Amy Winehouse fan in the world. I can still remember the first time that I heard Stronger Than Me from her [...]
Archive for July 16th, 2012
Sport Psychology – Motivation: How Do We Harness It?
With the Olympics 2012 this year in London, the demand for sports psychology has dramatically increased enabling me to work with some fabulous individuals in this arena. I love the variety in my job and the fact that although I spend 75% of my time dealing with clinical issues and life coaching, I am also [...]
Fat in the City: Another TV Drama!
I am going to have a bit of a rant about the perceived ‘dangers’ of eating whilst we are comfortably settled on our oh-so-comfortable couches in front of the TV. Euro 2012 is over, Andy Murray’s quest for a British win at Wimbledon has left us drained and before we have time to catch our [...]
Wine of the Month – July (and a Pie on the Side)
Now that Wine of the Month is into its second year, I thought it might be interesting to start mixing things up a little by adding a matching food element – and a competition. Whilst Cambridge may still not be a great dining-out city (due in part to the large numbers of tourists we get who [...]
Film Review: Dark Horse
There are few directors in cinema who have such a bleak view on humanity, and indeed the world as a whole than Todd Solondz. His films are usually in your face, filled with violence and kink, and you don’t usually want to watch them or even hear the title again. With Dark Horse however, Solondz [...]
Ask City Connect
How to Speak Up Whilst Dining Out
Dear Agony Uncle,
I recently visited a local restaurant with a good reputation for food and service—usually a relaxed atmosphere and easy to keep one’s head down—however, for a party of [...]
Style
This is a Man’s World
There is a common misconception that the fashion industry is run by bitchy harridans with ferocious nails, immaculate blow-drys and walk-in wardrobes. Ask the average man what he thinks of [...]
Relationships
Made in Chelsea – Ollie & Gabriella: Part 1
One of the most touching storylines in Made in Chelsea is the dynamic between Ollie and Gabriella. The way both of them are dealing with difficult situations from their break-up to Ollie’s current dilemma demonstrates [...]
