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Interview with Out Bloom Flower Farm
I first met John and Adam of Out Bloom Flower Farm, at Llandovery's first PRIDE in 2022. It was a very significant, and rather wonderful, day for our town. Their stand stood out, partly of course because of the colourful array of flowers that adorned it. However, it...
How to help grieving friends after the death of a loved one
The first few weeks after we lose a loved one is often filled with calls and visits from concerned friends and family. Neighbours pop in or stop you in the street to ask how you are doing. You feel a level of support. Knowing how to support a grieving friend is not...
Focus on Gratitude to start the year
When we focus on gratitude, our outlook changes. It sounds so simple, right? Yet it's also easy to forget that we have reasons to be grateful when times are tough. Fear and stress can become our daily reality and gratitude is the last thing on our minds. However, if...
Wedding ideas for 2023
There are many ways to make your big day unique. From including family or cultural traditions in the ceremony, to creating something new of your own. Indeed, helping you decide which ideas to include is a big part of making it feel really 'you'. In this blog, I'm...
How to include a Gratitude Ceremony
I have a lot to be grateful for. The name 'Grateful Celebrant' is kind of a give-away. That's why a Gratitude Ceremony was something I wanted to create for weddings and vow renewals. This element of your big day could become the start of a family tradition. Noticing...
Living with grief at a time of national loss
The death and funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has created a sense of national loss and grief. For many, who have lost loved ones during the past few years, their own pain has returned. Living with grief is a new burden that so many leared cruely and suddenly...