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Free walking festival in the Peak District
Lace up your walking boots and join guides as they
take you on walks through the stunning Peak
District landscape. From a 34-mile trek, to a two-
mile family ramble, these free walks are a great
way to experience the Chesterfield area.
(11 May. Head to visitchesterfield.info to book onTHE CONVERSATION
World Maternal Mental Health Day
With as many as one in five women experiencing some
type of perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD),
this day is an opportunity to share stories and break the
stigma that stops mothers from reaching out for help.
(1 May, find out more at wmmhday.postpartum.net)Sing along with the new Elton John biopic, tune in to inspiring stories of learning to
rise when we fall, and storm the Tower of London with our top picks for May2
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‘Without Fail’
In this podcast, host Alex Blumberg interviews
people from the worlds of business, sport and
culture about how they failed and what they
learned from doing so. From the man behind
Groupon, to the woman who worked to reunite
migrant families, be inspired to conquer every
challenge. (Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify)Images | ‘Without Fail’: Gilmet Media,Rocketman: David Appleby - © 2018 PARAMOUNT PICTURES, Blenheim Food Festival:fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com,Baddie: Instagram@baddiewinkleSQUARE EYES
Rocketman
Sit back and relax as this new biopic tracing the
highs and lows of musical legend Sir Elton John’s rise
to fame hits the big screen. Boasting an impressive
cast, with Taron Egerton as Elton, joined by Richard
Madden and Jamie Bell, Rocketman is bound to have
you humming away long after the credits.
(In cinemas 24 May)1
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Blenheim Palace Food Festival
Have your fill of delicious treats at this food festival set in the
historic grounds of Blenheim Palace. Offering 140 different food
and drink producers, celebrated chefs and experts, and specialist
free-from options, this free event isn’t one you’ll want to miss.
(25–27 May, find out more at
fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com/blenheim)PAGE-TURNERS
Sorry I’m Late, I Didn’t Want to Come
by Jessica Pan
When journalist Jessica Pan found herself jobless
and friendless, she couldn’t help but wonder whether
things would have been different if she’d been more
open to new experiences. Plagued by the question, ‘Do
extroverts have it easier?’, she challenged herself to live
as one for a year. (Out 30 May 2019, Doubleday, £12.99) TECH TIP-OFFS
Daily Art
Whether you’re completely new to the world of
art, or want to brush up on your knowledge, Daily
Art is a great app for learning about some of the world’s
most famous pieces and discovering lesser-known
works, too. The concept is simple: each day the app
shows you a different piece of fine art with short, clear
introductions. Choose to ‘like’ or ‘share’ the work, and
unleash your inner art critic!
(Available for Android and iOS)TREAT YOURSELF
Soap Co.
More than just your standard bottle of hand
wash, Soap Co. employs people who are blind, disabled
or disadvantaged to make their products – creating life-
changing job opportunities for people who may otherwise
not have them. Indulge in these luxury products that, as
their slogan summarises, ‘are good and do good’.
(Available in supermarkets and online at thesoapco.org)PLUGGED-IN
Baddie Winkle
With her iconic tagline,
‘Stealing ur man since
1928’, Helen Ruth Elam Van
Winkle, aka Baddie Winkle,
is the Instagram sensation
proving that sass has no age
limit. With her quirky outfits
and iconic photo captions,
head to Baddie’s page to soak
up a piece of her infectious
j oy. (Follow @baddiewinkle)GET GOING
Tower of London Run
Run 1K laps around the Tower of London’s famous
grassed moat as many times as you like up to 10K,
and raise money for the British Heart Foundation’s
life-changing work.
(8 May. Sign-up and find out more at bhf.org.uk)TOP
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