There can’t be many more charming seaside towns in Britain than Aldeburgh on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Unspoilt, with an atmosphere from a bygone age, those looking for a break from today’s hectic lifestyle could do a lot worse than to consider the town’s oldest established hotel – The White Lion.
Located right on the sea front, a pebbles throw from the shingle beach, this is short break heaven. Fresh fish is sold from traditional wooden huts lining the shore. The hotel has 38 bedrooms which are warm and inviting, some with glorious sea views or four-poster beds for those looking for something a little special. With its oak panelling and beams the White Lion is a traditional, privately owned hotel. It offers high standards of hospitality, service and value for money without compromising on quality. It’s a natural hideaway from which to enjoy the natural tonic of a seaside holiday.
With its stunning sunsets, wide skies and breathtaking scenery, Suffolk is a county of incredible beauty. The Heritage Coast is a region of conservation and much is classed as an area of outstanding natural beauty. With miles of walks and cycle trails there are lots of things to do in Suffolk to enjoy the great outdoors. The county is home to an abundance of birds and wildlife and the RSPB’s flagship reserve, Minsmere, is situated nearby making the perfect place for birdwatchers.
There are a wealth of places to visit in Suffolk, including pretty villages and market towns including Aldeburgh with its exclusive boutiques and antique shops. And they’re not short on history either with churches, castles, historic houses and Anglo-Saxon burial sites to explore.
Rich in culture and possessing a proud association with the arts, it is a part of the country which effortlessly inspires discovery and creativity, results of which can be found in the works of many distinguished writers, artists and musicians. June sees the annual Aldeburgh Festival take place while there are many other music and arts events that take place throughout the year.
After a day exploring, settle down to delicious food in the White Lion’s excellent restaurant. A seafood and traditional restaurant all-in-one, The Dining Room restaurant offers fine dining in an impressive room with oak panelled walls and a warm ambience. Here you’ll enjoy mouth watering seafood dishes, traditional roasts and wonderful vegetarian meals.
So what are you waiting for – visit Suffolk soon for a wonderful break away at the White Lion Hotel. There’s no better place to spend a summer holiday, a short break or even a day’s exploration.
Do you believe this?
It's true. In fact, the busier a person is, the more that person really NEEDS a healthy, tension-relieving, fun way to relax.
For busy women in today's jam-packed society, the notion of a hobby can sound like a waste of time. Yet even though we may feel we are too busy to allow ourselves some well-deserved downtime, we still crave it on the inside.
Recently on my site, I polled my women visitors about their use of time. The question was 'Time, time, time! There's never enough time to...'. The clear winner at 26 percent amongst the choices offered was 'enjoy my hobby'. The next choice at 21 percent was 'keep up with the housework.' All the other choices just trickled in after that.
Hm.
As responsible women we understand our obligations to others. My question is, do we understand our obligations to ourselves? How many of us fill all the cups around us only to find our own is bone dry?
Some symptoms of a lack of self-care may be...
- snapping at the kids (or whoever else happens to intersect with us at that special moment). - feeling resentful. - experiencing undue worry or lethargy. - just going through the motions. - the nagging sense that we mustn't quit, because we know we might not get started again. - a decrease in time spent on personal grooming. - an increase in our personal appetites. Smoking, drinking, eating, television viewing or other inappropriate/nonproductive behaviors or excesses.
Now I can hear you already. You're saying throwing a hobby into the fray isn't going to fix all those problems.
You are right. Those challenges are as complex as the women struggling with them and the solutions are probably going to be complex as well. However...
According to the Hobby Industry Association (HIA), 60 percent of US households participated in hobbies and crafts in 2002.
All of those women can't be wrong!
Why should YOU indulge in a regular hobby that you love? Here are a few reasons to start you pondering...
- Share with your children. Teach what you enjoy to those you love.
- Spend quality time with friends. Or better yet, make some new friends by joining a hobby club.
- Personal renewal. Hobbyists often comment that they feel refreshed and revitalized after a hobby session. Could you be more efficient if you applied your brain to something else once in awhile?
- You get something productive back for the time you spend. Enjoy crafts? Make your own gifts. Like to read? Knowledge is yours for the taking. Love to garden? Feel the satisfaction of making things grow.
- A way to 'take ten'. When the outside pressures turn up, taking a few minutes to turn to a hobby can help you diffuse the pressure inside of you and maintain the calm you desire.
- Nurture your creative side. No matter how you feel about your creativity (or perceived lack of it), allowing yourself the chance to practice your God-given creativity can really fill your cup. You know, the cup you dip into to fill all those other cups around you.
Ready to do yourself a favor?
Take a walk through a craft store. Or a library. Or ask a few friends what they enjoy doing for a 'break'. Think about the things you loved doing as a kid.
Give yourself the chance to 'stay on top' by 'taking a break'.
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