Hip osteoarthritis is common in later life, and early signs are often subtle. Many people first notice deep groin pain, stiffness when getting up from a chair, or discomfort walking longer distances. You might find your hip feels less mobile, making it harder to put on socks or climb stairs. Some people experience clicking, catching […]
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Set Up Your Own Limited Company?
What Happens Next? Setting up a limited company online has never been easier. A few clicks, a small fee and congratulations – you’re a company director! But what happens next? We’re increasingly meeting new clients who have formed their own company, only to discover there are a few important things they weren’t aware of. For […]
Hearing Loss Red Flags Campaign
Hearing loss is often gradual, invisible, and easy to ignore. Many people don’t realise it’s happening or simply adapt to the changes without recognising the signs. As a result, symptoms are often normalised, and it is frequently friends and family who notice the difference first. Research shows that adults typically wait 7 to 10 years […]
Warm greetings from all at Mount St Bernard Trappist Brewery
As another year draws towards its close, we would first like to thank everyone who has visited the brewery, joined us for a Brewery Tour & Tasting, bought our beers or simply followed and supported what we do here at Mount St Bernard Abbey. Our Brewery Tour & Tastings have continued to grow in popularity […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney and why you need them
None of us like to imagine being unable to manage our own affairs. Yet an accident, illness or loss of mental capacity can happen at any stage of life—and family members do not automatically gain the right to step in and act on your behalf. Why an LPA matters A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) […]
Sarah’s First Letter
It’s my turn to write the Editor’s Letter this month, so I thought I should probably start by saying hello properly! For those of you I haven’t met yet, I’m Sarah, and I’ve recently joined the team here at Soar Valley Life. I’ve come into the world of magazines from a completely different working background, […]
A Room with a View at Mountsorrel Quarry
A newly restored corner of the quarry is now open to the public, offering a front-row seat to the industrial heritage of the Charnwood Forest landscape. Quarrying has been part of life here for more than 250 years and now there’s a new way to see inside the quarry. Mountsorrel Quarry View, a newly restored […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll: A Busy Summer for Mountsorrel Quarry
Mountsorrel Revival From classroom visits to a day out at Mountsorrel Revival, the team has been busy bringing the quarry to local communities. The team at Mountsorrel Quarry has spent the summer getting out and about – introducing local children to the world of quarrying and supporting some of the area’s biggest events. STEPPING INTO […]
Why Nostalgia Makes Us Happy
Everyone experiences nostalgia – from a familiar song, the aroma of a favourite meal or an old photograph discovered in a drawer.
