Deep Sea Divas
Thursday, 13 May 2010 15:26
Ten years ago, Helen Gilliar and her husband had a craving to go diving during their honeymoon to Bali, but lacked confidence in the overseas instructors. Once home in Saffron Walden – although not so well known for it’s exotic sea life - they discovered a local Diving Club which has more than satisfied their needs. There are different levels of qualification you can do, from Ocean Diver to Instructor, explains Helen, a proud Sports Diver which means she can dive deeper than a first-level newbie. The club takes you through the theoretical and practical side of how to dive,…
Something To Get Cut Up About Featured
Tuesday, 04 May 2010 18:04
Working at a large, inner-City organisation, Mary Keens gets her daily dose of excitement during the day. Her hobbies are quiet and artistic, but Mwaah discovered that even when relaxing, Mary doesn’t do anything by halves! Decoupage, an art form that originated in France during the 17th century, involves cutting out designs and patterned materials and fastening them permanently to some surface. A big appeal of decoupage is the ability to turn plain but useful items into beautiful works of art. “I’ve been interested in decoupage for at least 15 years,” says Mary, showing us the pots and vases she…
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Belly Addicts
Tuesday, 04 May 2010 18:00
When Michelle, 41, invited Mwaah to her Hafla (Arabic for ‘party’) at the ARC, Old Harlow, we were delighted to see a colourful display of women of all ages, shapes, sizes and experience, decked out in Arabic gear and dancing the night away.
Flight of Fancy
Tuesday, 04 May 2010 17:56
Jill Gilbert is no twitcher, but she’s seen a few birds in her time. Raised in a village outside Peterborough, Jill was introduced to the hobby at the tender age of 8 when her uncle, a keen birdwatcher, sighted a rare bird at a nearby river. Back then, the Spoonbill was a really rare bird to see and to an 8-year-old it was so exotic. I was hooked instantly! Jill’s interest in birds has been growing ever since. Bird watching is an activity that can be enjoyed all year round as different migrants come and go throughout the seasons. The…
