Friday evening, when possible we go down to our local tennis club and meet up with friends for a few bottles of red and some great banter. Two of our crew served in the Flying Squad and Special branch in the 60’s and 70’s. What magnificent tales they tell. #FridayEvening #Friends

Friday night at the club, an evening of banter and chat, two of my favourite friends who both served in the Flying Squad and Special Branch in the 60’s and 70’s. Great stories, just like “Life On Mars” #FridayVibes #FridayEvening #1970s

Inspired by @girl_merc fakeaways I decided to try homemade burritos with crushed avocado with lime and a sour cream with chives. I think I deserve it, a 10k walk with Ginny followed by a 10k run as she slept on my bed!! #FridayFeeling #Fakeaway #WorkLifeBalance

Just love having Ginny, we’ve been for a lovely walk, been chatting to her all the way and she hasn’t answered back at all! Does anyone else talk to their Dog or Cat or even GoldFish if they are still a thing? #fridaymorning #DogLovers #DoggyWeekend

I traveled the world, often going to places we were not supposed to be. We did things that we still can’t talk about. We lived in places animals would live, we survived on food often inedible. Would I do it all again? Hell Yes. #ProudToServe @PoppyLegion @CombatStress

Woke up “paralysed” this morning! Then realised Ginny was on a sleepover. She feels my bed is better than hers! A squeaky rugby ball and some wet kisses later she released me from her grip. Seriously, love having a dog in the house, when I lost my dogs I was heartbroken.#Dogs

Pan fried Cod with a parsley and caper sauce served with buttered samphire washed down with a cheeky 2019 Pouilly-Fumé. I find cooking extremely therapeutic, it helps me relax and chill out. @girl_merc #thursdayvibes #Dinner #Threapy #MentalHealthMatters

Feeling exhausted both physically, emotionally and mentally. The past few weeks I have spoken to several hundred people around the UK about Remembrance, Duty, Sacrifice and Professionalism. Honouring and Remembering.Stand Down Ultimate Price Paid. @PoppyLegion #RemembranceDay

A late start this morning, haircut in readiness for next weeks Swedish trip. A brisk 10k along the cliff top and now time for a shower before this afternoon’s final #Remembrance keynote of the year. Talking today about sacrifice, duty and professionalism. @PoppyLegion #Vets

Lincolnshire Sausages with a rich onion gravy on a bed of creamed potatoes with steamed vegetables. After a few days away working I love coming home and cooking a hearty winter warmer. #Wednesdayvibe #SausageFest #Hearty #Dinner @girl_merc

Lest We Forget

Press for snow. After a great gym session this morning a sauna, swim and “snow bath”. This cubicle is so cool, press the button and it snows. Anyway must crack on, delivering my Remembrance Keynote note this morning in Glasgow. #Rememberance2025 #VeteransLivesMatter #Keynote

When you stay away in hotels hundreds of nights per year you get a little complacent. A pleasant surprise this morning, a coffee machine and my favourite wafers! What biscuits do you guys enjoy ? @girl_merc @wass74 @chinnychick @Olliethecollie1 #wednesdaymotivation #Wednesday

Not too shabby, glad I didn’t have a sloppy curry in the lounge. Extremely kind of the event team to invite me out for dinner. I despise eating on my own. What did you have for dinner @girl_merc #tuesdayvibe #Dinner #Glasgow #Scotland

All aboard, next stop Glasgow. I’ve been invited out for dinner with tomorrow’s conference event team so just a cuppa and a cheeky Jaffa cake in the lounge. #TuesdayFeeling #Flying #Keynote #Speaker #Rememberance2025 #Poppy #LestWeForget

Definitely one of my favourite hotels, a brilliant morning and a lovely Q&A session. No time for lunch with the conference attendees, need to catch a plane this afternoon so I’ll grab something to eat in the lounge. @girl_merc #tuesdayvibe #MentalHealthMatters #PoppyLegion

Honoured to deliver a keynote this morning on Remembrance and The Long Walk, paying tribute to the quiet courage of those in bomb disposal who step forward when others must step back. #RemembranceDay #Service #Courage #PoppyLegion #CombatStress

It's 160 miles to Birmingham , I’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of Werthers Originals , it's dark... and I’m wearing sunglasses." (well maybe not the sunglasses) Blues Brothers an absolute classic. A strong coffee and @carlosradioguy on the radio to share my journey.

Not sure what’s going on? Got in and really fancied a Spam and Piccalilli roll. What’s all that about? @girl_merc Now that is very rustic! #MondayVibes #Retro #ComfortFood However I didn’t have the 70’s favourites “Smash” and “Angel Delight” @carlosradioguy @heart70s #memories

Bonfire night for many is an annual fun night out but for a veteran experiencing PTSD, it can be a time to dread. Unexpected flashes of light, loud noises, and the smell of fireworks and bonfires can bring back painful and traumatic memories of combat.   @CombatStress #Veterans