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5 of the Best Virtual Art Clubs
ByJen Lowthrop 27 April 2020

…y be finding the anxiety a little too overwhelming, might be looking for a new pass time or skill to learn. Luckily there are plenty of people who have turned their hand to online classes and activities. So why not try a little creativity during lock down with a virtual art club? 5 of the Best Virtual Art Clubs 1. Tyce’s Virtual Art Club I decided to start a virtual art club when I had to shut my gift shop back in mid March. Feeling the need to do…

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All the Best Places to Eat and Drink in Matlock, Derbyshire
ByJen Lowthrop 2 April 202122 February 2026

…Starkholmes, before the centre of town moved further into the valley. The Newsroom The Newsroom used to be a newspaper shop, hence the name. It became a micro pub a couple of years ago and is very popular with the locals. They have a huge selection of local beers and an ever changing ale menu. They also have a great selection of gins, which keeps me happy. You’ll often find lots of dogs there and it’s usually quite crowded and noisy, but a great…

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Why my goal for 2021 is to ‘Do a little bit’
ByJen Lowthrop 7 January 202117 August 2021

‘Do a little bit’ doesn’t sound very ambitious for a new year goal does it? But this is 2021, the follow on to that horrible year 2020, that so far isn’t looking so great either. We need to be kind to ourselves, to take things slow, to remember we are still in the middle of a pandemic. There is a whole host of sh*t going on in the world, not to mention the recent goings on in America!! Therefore this year I have decided my goals are small in appe…

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Why and How to Support your Local Shops – in Matlock and Beyond!
ByJen Lowthrop 22 February 202222 February 2022

…om the local coffee shop or visiting their local book shop each week for a new read can be one of their only interactions in an average week. Local shops know people by name, by face or by order. It adds a personal touch to our shopping, it adds a smile to our day, can improve our wellbeing and it makes us feel part of a community. All of this helps our wellbeing, whether it’s simply the act of getting out the house and having a reason to go out o…

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Is there an ‘other’ side to Benidorm, Spain
ByJen Lowthrop 4 July 201724 April 2026

…it is lovely to relax and laze on a beach but it is better to see and try new things while on holiday and Benidorm is a place that is easy to do just that! My favourite, just because it was new was probably hiring the electric bikes. Have you ever been on an electric bike? Oh my, so much fun, hills have never been so easy. Loved it! There are loads of bike tours you can do in and around Benidorm, just make sure you have an electric bike! So have…

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Hotel Review: Hotel Absalon, Copenhagen
ByJen Lowthrop 5 August 201523 September 2018

…e welcome and friendly arrival. When offered the chance to return to their new hotel I happily agreed. The Absalon had the same funky but comforting feel, but this time my room colour was coordinated with my purple suitcase and laptop. Perfect. The breakfast was simple but fresh and tasty and I loved the crockery. I’d always prefer some bacon and eggs, but I satisfied my naughty food cravings with toast and Nutella and one of Denmark’s world famou…

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The World’s 50 greatest travel experiences
ByJen Lowthrop 12 December 201621 December 2016

…d’s 50 greatest travel bucket list. There are a lot in the USA, Canada and New Zealand…. I can think of a few more country’s adventures that should be added to the list. Whether it is scenery, food, adventure or wildlife there are options for everyone. I think I quickly need to get myself to Canada or New Zealand to tick a few more off. Two countries I have still never visited. Anyone want to take me? How many have you done from the list? Which on…

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