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10Five Favourite Lake District Fells
The English Lake District is one of the most beautiful places in the whole of the British Isles, but which fell should you climb first? Here are my suggestions for the top fells to aim for.
11The Beauty of South West Scotland
Scotland is a vast and beautiful country; sweeping highlands, stunning lochs and glorious coastline. This is an introduction to some of the beauties to be found along the Dumfries & Galloway coast.
6Lake District Clouds
The English Lake District is a stunning National Park in Cumbria. It's known for its rainy weather, but with the rain comes the clouds and some amazing views.
20Six Favourite Lake District Lakes
Another in my series of pieces on the stunning English Lake District, This time I've tried to select my five favourite lakes, but I'm bound to upset some people with the ones I've missed off.
6English Lake District in the Snow
The majority of the visitors to the English Lake District arrive during the summer months but the fells are equally, if not more, stunning during the winter season. These are some of my favourite winter views taken during some very cold hikes.
7Five Fabulous Waterfalls in the English Lake District
The English Lake District is a wonderful place to visit, full of stunning fells and beautiful lakes. As a local I'm keen to share some of the best places to see both on and off the beaten track. In this hub I share 5 of the finest waterfalls the region has to offer.
15How to Start a New Life
Lots of people talk about starting a new life, we actually did it. Here's the story of how we turned job losses and the potential loss of our home into a life affirming adventure.
0Should I declare my disability?
Although I've written other hubs on the subject of job hunting I thought I'd put together an FAQ sheet based on the questions I'm asked during workshops. These are simply a selection of the most common job hunting questions I'm asked - I'm sure there are many more so watch out for Job Hunting FAQs Pt 2!
1Writing a Cover Letter when applying for a position.
I'm often asked what to put in a covering letter or email. My advice is to keep it short and punchy and let them know why they should employ you. Here are some examples of covering letters to use when applying for a specific job, or when sending in a speculative enquiry to an employer.
16Can you take your cat in mobile homes and motorhomes?
With the cost of catterys getting higher and higher it makes perfect economical sense to take your cat with you on your next motorhome holiday. We've travelled all over the UK with ours and lived on board through the winter. We've often been asked how we cope with a cat on a motorhome, so here's how we do it.
0Get More from your Training Budget
I've been on both sides of the fence. I've been a Learning and Development Manager in charge of a tight training budget and I've worked as an external consultant advising clients how to get the most from their training budget. In this hub I'll show you a few simple steps that will help you get the most from your training budget.
5The Farne Islands & Lindisfarne
The Farne Islands and Lindisfarne lie just off the coast of Northumberland in North East England. They have a rich history and breathaking beauty and are home to a wide variety of rare and protected plants and animals. This pictoral guide and history demonstrate why so many people fall in love with the area each year.
4Find and select the right person for the job
Are you recruiting or hiring? Finding the best candidate for the job can be really tricky. I've been involved in recruitment for over 17 years and have put together a few simple guidelines to help you find your perfect new recruit.
520 Great questions to ask at the end of an interview
It's the end of the interview and you've dazzled, but now the interviewer asks you what questions you have. You want to sound smart but your mind just went blank - so what can you ask? Here are 20 great questions to ask at the end of an interview - you shouldn't need all 20 but at least you've got plenty to choose from.
9Best answers to tough interview questions.
With 17 years of experience in training interviewers, here's what they've told me they're looking for when they ask those tough interview questions.
41How to not care about what other people think.
I have a reputation for being a little "wacky" and for knowing my own mind, so where does my confidence come from? Here's a fairly lighthearted look at a few things you can do if you want to improve your confidence.
11The History of Accrington Library
Accrington probably isn't top of many people's "must see" places, but it is home to some wonderful architecture. Built with funding from Andrew Carnegie, Accrington Library is well over 100 years old and boasts a wonderful stained glass window and an apparently unsupported staircase.
6How to Manage Naturally Curly Hair
I have naturally curly hair and am always being told how lucky I am. However it's not easy to manage curly hair, and there are many expensive products on the market claiming miracle results. Here's how I manage my naturally curly hair using left over conditioner.
3How to stay motivated.
There are many great motivational speakers out there with some fantastic motivational theories, but I'm betting none of them include the use of glitter.
23How to succeed on HubPages without going crazy.
Many of us put ourselves under a lot of pressure trying to juggle work and home with hub writing and marketing. Here's how I've tried to balance things, and some of the lessons I've learned along the way.
12The difference between being honest & being rude.
Prompted by someone's rudeness I've put together this simple guide on how to give feedback assertively without being rude.
4Short Notice Wedding Diary (Part 1)
If you're wondering how to organise or plan your wedding then this should help. Here's how we organised our wedding in just 8 weeks from booking the church to finding a reception venue. And yes, we managed to sort the wedding dress and wedding rings in that time too.
11Why do we need leaders?
How many leaders does an organisation really need? In my view, just the one, and here's why.
3Views of Britain, off the beaten track.
A brief guided tour of 10 places to visit in Britain. Some off the beaten track, some a little more central, but all worth a visit.
9A short list of "traditional" British food.
What exactly is "Traditional English Food"? Here is a guuided tour of some of the more unsually titled English Foods. It's all harmless, some of it just sounds a little odd.
1410 Hidden Views in the English Lake District
The English Lake District is an amazing place with a huge variety of things to do and places to see. Here's just 10 things you can do which are a little bit off the main tourist routes.
5Twitter for Twits
A beginners guide to Twitter written by a beginner. If you've ever thought about using Twitter but haven't been sure how, then this is for you. I explain about hashtags, RTs and using @, as well as exlaining how to search in Twitter and how to Tweet securely.
1How to write a Presentation.
Most people dread being asked to give any sort of presentation so after 17 years of sucessfully delivering presentations to a wide variety of audiences, here are my best tips on how to write and deliver effective presentations.
16How do you Handle Stressful Situations?
Sometimes it seems as if life is just one major stress after another. The bad news is there's nothing you can do about that, but the good news is there are many positive things you can do to help yourself tackle stress head on and come out fighting.
1What can I do with an apple?
A short list of ideas for things to do with apples. I've spent the past month or so trying to come up with practical uses for the fruits from 4 apple trees we've inherited, so I just thought I'd pass on some of the things I discovered.
16Chuffed to be visiting England? The meaning of unusual English expressions explained!
A quick and lighthearted look at some of the more unusual but commonly used expressions you'll come across when visiting England or watching British TV shows.
11How to write a CV/ resume, find a job and ace the interview.
In my career I've been amazed by how many top notch professionals crash and burn when it comes to writing a CV. They may be excellent lawyers, accountants,whatever, but if you want a new job you need to be able to sell youself. This article gives you some simple tips for writing your CV, finding a job and excelling at the interview.
16How to Start a New Life: the A-Z of starting a new life.
Many people dream about starting a new life but so few of us actually do it. There are many practical guides on the web regarding estate agents etc. so here I've tried to focus on the personal challenges you'll face and how you can overcome them.
