It's MAY and that means one thing: Lyme Disease Awareness month.
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It is going to be a busy one for sure and it would be great for you all to help & get involved.
I haven't blogged for a while as I have been out in Alicante but we are back & straight into a manic schedule.
Today I am so excited to be going to the Preston Book Club's meet up, to answer any questions they have on my book. I am so thankful that the group chose to read & enjoyed my book. I can't explain how much that means to me. I can't wait to meet with you all and discuss my book. I also have an exciting interview with Andrea for her podcast channel: The Voice Of Hope and if you haven't check out her channel yet - DO because Andrea is so amazing, so calming and talks about a lot of amazing subjects. So I am so looking forward to sitting and talking to her about Lyme Disease awareness today.
Tomorrow I am heading back to the BBC Radio Lancashire's studio to discuss all things Lyme, fundraisers and lighting up Blackpool tower with Gilly. So, please listen in at 3.30pm TOMORROW.
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Friday keep your eyes peeled for more great podcast interviews and chats coming your way, through the month of May. I am excited to be talking to my two favourite girls Andrea & Angie about chronic illness & body confidence on Friday. Such a touchy and huge subject that I think could get emotional but is really needed to be spoken about. Thank you girls for agreeing to this interview and I can't wait to have you BOTH back on my channel: CHRONIC BUT ICONIC.
I will also be publishing my episode answering the Instagram question: 'How does my swimming mindset help be battle Lyme.' In the coming days so watch out for that too and thank you fo asking such a fab question. It does get emotional and upsetting in some parts but it wouln't have been real and raw if I had of held back or edited the emotional parts.
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Missed any of my latest podcast interviews? Head on over to Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Anchor and search for Chronic But Iconic, there you will find ALL my episodes where you can listen in and get involved.
SATRUDAY we then kick off with our ABBA night -- PLEASE come along and purchase your ticket today. Call me directly on: 07825232530 & email me: sophward024@gmail.com . YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS a good excuse for a dance to your favourite music. It will be great to discuss this event even more on the radio tomorrow.
Here are all the details you need to know:
Tickets will be: £15pp
And there will be AbBurgers & Abfries as a light supper with Abba tunes and your favourite songs from that time ALL NIGHT LONG.
Time: 7.30pm-11.30pm, carriages 11.45pm
Wyrebank: 14 The Moorings, Preston PR3 1PG
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Celebrate the bank holiday with us for a good cause.
TUESDAY 7TH MAY is going to be a MASSIVE day as Gilly from BBC radio Lancashire will be joining us on the Comedy Carpet in Blackpool to see the tower be lit green in support of Lyme Disease awareness month. Please come down and show your support too, we will be there taking pictures and capturing the moment. I know lots of the members are eager to try and make this event & I am so looking to see you all. If you can't make it on the 7th but want to see the tower green then DO NOT WORRY, the tower with be lit green 7th-9th May, so head on down grab your bag of chips and make a night of it. A massive thank you MUST go out to Blackpool council for their support during Lyme Disease awareness month, this is truly special having one of the U.K's most loved landmarks be lit in support. Thank you.
So a lot to be getting excited for, getting involved in and supporting. PLEASE, please do get involved in anyway you can and let's keep making our mark on the world.
Sophie
xoxo
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