The University of Exeter are looking for lots of people to complete an online survey on attitudes to low mood and help-seeking. Anyone can take part, and there are lots of £25 gift vouchers to be won!

Find out information about the study and take part by going to www.tiny.cc/lowmoodstudy or for further details, email Caroline Farmer on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Entry closes on 8th May 2012

Family holidays in Devon

So you've decided you want to take a Spring break on the Jurassic Coast this year, lured by the prospect of food, fossils and family fun. The question facing you is which part of this famous coastline do you want to stay in?

The Jurassic Coast stretches from Old Harry Rocks in Dorset to Orcombe Point in East Devon. That's two counties and 95 miles of coastline! So which bit is best – should you book accommodation in Dorset, or just over the border in Devon? Here are some pros and cons to consider before you make your decision...

Most of us are well aware of the physical benefits of a strong, dynamic yoga workout. Long gone are the clichéd ideas that yoga is a) only for enlightened gurus meditating on a mountain top b) only for skinny, bendy people, who look good in spandex c) a bunch of spaced out hippy types, burning incense and chanting.

Whether you believe it or not, yoga is for everyone, and it is really just like any other business; it’s good to shop around. Why? Because every yoga teacher is different and has a unique style and method of teaching, and his or her style will shift and change over time, as a reflection of experience. So, just because you didn’t like one class, do not write it off as something that does not suit you. Try again. Find another teacher. Please! Regardless of it being your first time and regardless of the preconceptions you have about yourself and yoga, I beg you, shop around and try again. Eventually, you will find the right centre, or teacher or style and with a little commitment, a whole new world will begin to open up; a world of self-discovery, heightened awareness, trust and so much more. (You will know when you have found the right teacher[s]—it will just feel right, almost as if the teacher is speaking directly to you.)

Don’t let excuses stand in your way. Some common excuses for not doing yoga:

• I am not good enough
• I am not flexible enough
• I am not fit enough
• I do not know enough about it
• I am too old, too young, too scared, too fat, too poor, etc.

RECOGNIZE EXCUSES and get rid of them!

First things first, yoga is not a competitive sport and chances are you will be better than you think. Remember, it does not matter how flexible you are, more importantly, it’s about having the courage to get to know and love yourself better. The worldwide yoga craze is spreading fast and seeping into unlikely territories. It seems that even hard-hitting business types are getting themselves a private yoga instructor, claiming it helps them to focus and can inspire great business ideas. More and more schools are embracing yoga into the curriculum and it would appear that new yoga studios are opening by the day. So, if you live in North Devon and would like to find your yoga, get in touch with us at: www.pollyclinics.com

Happy yoga-ing!

Namaste x

Cherry Cherry Boutique is a boutique of gorgeousness in the lovely market town of Kingbridge, owned and run by Jenni Wyatt. At Cherry Cherry, our aim is to find you exactly what you are looking for and we provide an excellent level of customer service to achieve this. Jenni, Sally and Sarah (Jenni’s mum who helps out from time to time) are on hand to help with a smile and an honest opinion. We want you to leave happy in the knowledge that you really do look and feel great.

There is something for any occasion- from walking the dogs around the beautiful Devon country side, to black tie evening dresses. To Show you just how versatile Cherry Cherry can be, we are hosting a Fashion Show in aid of St Luke’s hospice- a truely worthwhile cause. The Fashion Show is on 27th October 2011 and will take place at The Kings Arms, Kingsbridge. As well as an array of clothes from Cherry Cherry, there will also be entertainment from local choir, Girls Night Out. Tickets are £10 and include a glass of bubbly on arrival. Available now from Cherry Cherry Boutique; 15 Church Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1BT or by phoning Jenni on 01548 854100.