#Southampton Hospital

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Historic Milestone: First Pediatric Surgery with Robots in the UK

In a groundbreaking leap for pediatric medicine, the United Kingdom has reached a remarkable milestone by successfully conducting its inaugural robotic-assisted surgery on a child. This momentous procedure unfolded at Southampton Children’s Hospital, marking the dawn of a new era of meticulous and compassionate medical interventions tailored to younger patients. The Versius Surgical Robotic…

[aimeedaisies]

The Princess Royal’s Official Engagements in June 2024

04/06 As Master of the Corporation of Trinity House, attended the Trinitytide Anniversary Annual Court Meeting, Church Service and Luncheon. 💼⛪️🍽️

As Colonel-in-Chief, The Royal Corps of Signals, this afternoon inspected The Queen’s Gurkha Signals Regiment on public duties at St James’s Palace. 🫡

As Chairman of the International Olympic Committee Members Election Commission, held a Members Election Commission Meeting at St James’s Palace. 💼

05/06 With Sir Tim As Colonel-In-Chief of The Royal Regina Rifles, unveiled a statue and attended a Reception at 10 Place des Canadiens, Thue et Mue, Bretteville. 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇨🇦

With Sir Tim Attended a service of commemoration and reception to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings at Bayeux War Cemetery. 🪦🪖

With Sir Tim As President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, attended the Annual Service in Bayeux Cathedral to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. ⛪️

With Sir Tim As President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, attended a service to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings at Bayeux War Cemetery. 🪦🕯️

06/06 With Sir Tim Attended the Annual Founder’s Day Parade at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. 💂

As Colonel of The Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons), attended a Household Cavalry Council Meeting at Hyde Park Barracks. 🐎

07/06 Opened Forest of Dean Community Hospital. 🏥

Visited Ruskin Mill Trust in Nailsworth. 🏫

09/06 Attended the Bramham International Horse Trials Prize Giving, on its 50th anniversary. 🏇🏼

11/06 Opened Mercator Media Limited’s 25th Anniversary Seawork Marine Exhibition in Southampton. ⛴️

As Patron of the British Nutrition Foundation, visited the British Armed Forces Nutrition Programme at The Royal Logistic Corps Regimental Museum in Winchester. 🍏🍊

As Patron of Farms for City Children, and Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Butchers, attended a Festival of Learning at Butchers’ Hall. 🥩🥓🍖

Unofficial Sir Tim attended a reception at the King Edward VII Hospital and unveiled a plaque dedicated to Sir Jameson Boyd Adams. 🍾

With Sir Tim As Royal Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, attended The Prince Philip Fund Commemoration Dinner at Prince Philip House. 🍽️🍾

12/06 On behalf of The King, held an Investiture at Windsor Castle. 🎖️

As Chancellor of the University of London, attended the School of Advanced Study 30th Anniversary Reception at Senate House. 📚📖

As President of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences, attended a Dinner. 🍽️🗺️

13/06 As Patron of Transaid, visited the Multimodal 2024 Exhibition. 🛻

As Patron of the Townswomen’s Guilds, attended the Annual General Meeting. 💼

As Patron of the Foundation for Future London, attended the UK Cultural Exchange launch. 🇬🇧🗺️

With Sir Tim As President of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, attended a President’s Panel Discussion and Dinner. 🎤🍽️

14/06 Presided over a conference attended by the Colonels of the Regiments of the Household Division. 💂

Cavalry Regiments

Blues and Royals - Princess Anne

The Life Guards - Non - Royal

Footguards

Grenadier Guards - Queen Camilla

Coldstream Guards - Non - Royal

Scots Guards - Prince Edward

Irish Guards - Catherine, Princess of Wales

Welsh Guards - Prince William

Reserves

London Guards - Prince Edward

15/06 With Sir Tim Trooping the Colour

17/06 With Sir Tim Attended a chapter of the Most Noble Order of the Garter in the Throne Room, Windsor Castle. 🏰

With Sir Tim Attended a luncheon, hosted by the King, at Windsor Castle. 🍽️

With Sir Tim Attended an Installation Service was held in St George’s Chapel at which The Duchess of Gloucester was installed as a Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter. 🪽🎖️

18/06 unofficial Attended day one of Royal Ascot. 🏇🏼

19/06 unofficial Attended day two of Royal Ascot. 🏇🏼

20/06 unofficial With Sir Tim Attended day three (Ladies Day) of Royal Ascot. 🏇🏼

21/06 With Sir Tim Attended the RNLI Beating Retreat, Reception and Dinner at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. 🛟🥂🍽️

22/06 With Sir Tim As Patron of the Eric Liddell 100, attended a Service in St Giles’ Cathedral, followed by a Reception to commemorate 100 years since Eric Liddells Olympic gold medal win. 🥇

~ Engagements cancelled due to hospitalisation ~

Total official engagements for Anne in June:

2024 total so far:

Total official engagements accompanied by Tim in June:

2024 total so far:

FYI - due to certain royal family members being off ill/in recovery I won't be posting everyone's engagement counts out of respect, I am continuing to count them and release the totals at the end of the year.

[mineralsrocksandfossiltalks]

Monday Musings: Copper and Your Health

Did you know that copper is a mineral that we need in our bodies? In fact, there are several metals we need to live healthy lives. What exactly do we need copper for? A few things actually. It is needed for the normal growth and development of human fetuses, infants and children.

In adults, it is necessary for the growth, development and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart and many other body organs.

Copper is involved in the formation of red blood cells, the absorption and utilization of iron, and the synthesis and release of life-sustaining proteins and enzymes. These enzymes produce cellular energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting and oxygen transport.

Copper is also known to stimulate the immune system, help repair injured tissues and promote healing. Copper has been shown to help neutralize "free radicals," which can cause severe damage to cells.

Despite all its uses, we only need about .9 mg of copper a day. Crazy right?

Where do I get copper in my diet? Copper-rich foods include grains, nuts and seeds, organ meats such as liver and kidneys, shellfish, dried fruits, legume vegetables like string beans and potatoes, chicken and some unexpected and delightful sources such as cocoa and chocolate.

I don't know about you, but several of those are definitely in my diet.

Okay, next question, what happens if I don't get enough copper in my diet? A deficiency in copper is one factor leading to an increased risk of developing high cholesterol levels and coronary heart disease in humans. Copper deficiencies are also associated with premature births, chronic diarrhea and stomach diseases.

But of course, there are also risks if you consume too much copper too. It can cause nausea but thankfully, it's really hard to hit toxic levels of copper. Just don't go around eating copper wire and you should be fine.

The last fun fact I have for you is that there are clinical trials in effect right now to see if frequently touched surfaces and air ventilation systems in hospitals made out of copper or copper alloys can help stem bacterial infections in hospitals. Copper has some antimicrobial abilities and they are hoping it can stop infections of deadly diseases like MRSA.

Initial studies at the University of Southampton, UK, and tests subsequently performed at ATS-Labs in Eagan, Minnesota, for the EPA show that copper-base alloys containing 65% or more copper are effective against:

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Staphylococcus aureus

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE)

Enterobacter aerogenes

Escherichia coli O157:H7 and

Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Wild stuff, am I right? Who knew copper could be so useful outside of conducting electricity? Hope you enjoyed today's musings. Tune in tomorrow for one last trivia on copper before December is upon us! (I can't believe it's almost December. What happened to November?) Fossilize you later!

[pennyclifford]

My Titanic Secret

I hardly ever tell anyone but extremely close friends ‘My Special Secret Of  Titanic’, in fear that I might get scoffed at ..

If you are not believer in extraordinary happenings or past lives, I URGE you not to read on ..

I have had a very colorful life being a Transgender Showgirl and over the years have been lucky to experience things I never expected too, but I always felt there must be a reason for my life’s journey that I was taken on.

As a young boy I hardly ever did anything slightly masculine or remotely boyish, I was a child librarian, sang in the choir, went to dance classes, knitted and generally acted like a girl..

But there was 1 thing I was completely addicted to in the 1960's & 70's and that was anything to do with the Titanic .. (this was long before James Cameron's movie made the ship popular).

I would read book after book on Titanic, had posters on my bedroom wall and built 1 hobby model after another of the great Ship..

Even as my teenage years came on, Titanic and its posters on my bedroom wall still outnumbered my ABBA posters and that was truly a big deal..

I never really understood my infatuation with her (Titanic) and just enjoyed my love for the story without analyzing it.

Another aspect of my childhood was that I would never let my head be put underwater, whether it was at the beach, in a pool or in the bath, it terrified me, I would go into hysterics if it accidentally happened.

Later in life as I started my journey on the road of a Transgender woman and faced many struggles in changing my gender, I often sought spiritual avenues to help me along the way..

One such path in the late 1980's was a clairvoyant called Karen who lived in Bondi and only did readings for Gays, Lesbians & Trans People as she felt we were more interesting …

In my early years of Trans life, I often questioned my journey and was it the right path for me, and I thought a ‘reading’ my give me insight to my future, but what I discovered was a revelation to my past..

Karen, read my cards but it was not till she read my jellewery ( a gold ring) that I was left dumbstruck and my childhood made sense.

She told me that I had been a little girl of 6 or 7 who died on the Titanic, I was in 3rd Class (Typical) and My Mum and Brother died with me..

Karen went on to say that she felt that I had a bond with the Titanic that was unbreakable and that my life would often revolve around important dates in relation to Titanic.

She then asked had I ever in my past read anything about Titanic and how did I feel about water or being on a boat.

My childhood memories filled me, and I suddenly felt like all the pieces of a jigsaw fell into place, my obsessiveness about Titanic, my fear of water and never really feeling safe on a boat..

Karen said that as I travelled through life Titanic and its special dates would still play integral moments in my life..

There are many moments over the years that I can relate my life to dates of the Titanic April 12th when she sailed and April 14th when she struck the iceberg and April 15th when she sank, my longest lasting relationship was where my BF’s Birthday was the day the Titanic sailed out of Southampton.

One of my very close friends who helped define me in the 90’s, his birthday was the Day the Titanic struck the Iceberg, and my eldest brother died the day the Titanic first touched water when it slid out of its dry dock in Belfast. I have lost and started jobs on these dates and many more meaningful occurrences are all centered around the same dates.

I am sure if I sat and truly analyzed special moments in my life I would find more historic comparisons but none more that the next secret ..

After many soul-searching years of Trans life, I finally decided to undergo sex reassignment surgery in 1990 and seeing 2 Doctors decided on Dr Howell a Gynecologist in Macquarie St.

After many appointments and 3 years of Psychiatrist therapy I was approved. I was booked into Canterbury Public Hospital for the Surgery March 24th.

I was beside myself with nerves and on the day showed up to the hospital only to be told there had been a major accident and there were no beds.. I was horrified as I had worked up through my nerves..

I saw Dr Howell the next day and requested to go to a Pvt Hospital and that I would find the extra $ as I knew that there, they would not turn me away next time no matter what.

I, without thinking of dates, as I was so in the head space of my surgery checked into Double Bay Pvt Hospital 12th April (The day Titanic Sailed on her Maiden Voyage) and on the 14th April had my Surgery (The day Titanic hit the Iceberg) and came out of the anesthetic on the 15th April (The day Titanic Sunk).

Of course, at the time I was oblivious to these coincidences but a few months after my surgery I went back to Karen the Clairvoyant now that my Trans Journey was complete and had a new reading ..

She then reminded me of the dates and Titanic and told me that the surgery was was my soul finally finding the Women’s body I was meant to be in and transforming on the dates was no coincidence, this was how it was meant to be..

I was dumdfounded and still feel quite erie when I tell story..

I am sure there will be some of you that will be laughing, scoffing or will be disbelievers but this is my life, and it makes sense to me in every fiber of my being ..

Its My Special Secret of The Titanic.

[famdommcfanface]

DONNA NOBLE WAS BORN IN SOUTHAMPTON

You cannot understand how exciting that is to someone from Southampton. Southampton fucking never gets mentioned unless someone's going through it for a boat.

The chance that Donna was born in the Princess Anne hospital like me and most people around here I know is very much not zero.

[shannyh25]

One thing I don't understand about your Anne / Titanic crossover. The Titanic only made one voyage across the Atlantic from England and sank midway. Where are Anne, Gilbert, etc. supposed to have boarded, Southampton? Cobh(Queenstown)? How did they get there?

My friend and I have been discussing that. We were thinking maybe Gilbert had an older sister and she eloped when he was younger. Gilbert can be in England on either research for the hospital or a medics conference. Some how, word got to his sister that he was there. He sees her again and she has a daughter. His sister asked that after she passes away, to take her daughter to NYC on titanic to live with her other uncle. Only, her other uncle doesn’t want her. So Gilbert and Anne take her in as their own.

[joemuggs]

The Local is the Local

OK this is another unfinished article. Entirely my fault this time. I wrote it as a draft for a magazine, who asked me to rejig it (fairly in this case - it's a bit bitty), but life events stopped me doing the rewrite in time - and the longer it sat on my hard drive the more of a burden redoing it felt.... So I just need to dump it here, get it out there, and then develop the theme in a new way next year. Because it IS about something important to me (to all of us really), so hopefully having it out in the world will help me get my thoughts in order. Interesting sidetone: I had not heard of Cory Doctorow's concept of "enshittification" when I wrote it!

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To paraphrase Dickens, they were the shittest of times, they were the even shittierest of times. The litany of war, pestilence, impoverishment, looming destruction, failing institutions and all the rest really, really isn’t funny any more. Just shit. Even the lowest-information of punters notices the decline daily: not just when they need services like police or doctors or public transport, but in the very fabric of things. Even the relatively cosy market town where I live with my family – having moved out of South London to the New Forest in 2017 to give our two then-small kids space and fresh air – noticeably has crumbling building facades and a lot of shut-down shops, and the big towns are worse.

Our nearest cities are Southampton – which to be fair has never recovered from its PTSD from World War II anyway – and Bournemouth. Bournemouth, too, has always been a bit tatty – seedy too, the epitome of faded Victorian glamour – but nonetheless energetic, like the party town it is: a kind of Brighton minus the airs and graces. Lately, though, that energy is muted to say the very least. The city centre is eerie as anything with some of the biggest department and chain stores boarded up with nothing to replace them. It’s not quite a wasteland, but it’s not itself, either. It’s not right. It feels sad.

It’s easy to get angry about this stuff. It’s even easier to get down and defeated. A decade and a bit of neglect of… well…everything in the name of austerity has weakened everything, eroded the resilience needed to ride out the latest economic shocks. And the state of towns and cities doesn’t just symbolise this, they are the heart of the problem, the ebbing away of commerce and socialisation in them drives atomisation. Often it feels like too many people are beaten down, resigned, heading not towards riots but just towards a creeping anomie, distancing and acceptance of inevitable worsening of… well… everything.

There are oases of hope though – albeit slightly odd ones. Some of the best times I’ve had in Bournemouth lately have been at record fairs. Now, yes, I’m a middle aged man with decks and Kallax shelves in the garage, but honestly, this isn’t what you’re thinking. These aren’t just forums for people like me to jostle and hustle over dusty crates and bore on about rare pressings. They’re family affairs. They’re fun. The Eats’n’Beats fair takes over coffee roasters’ courtyards, with food, clothes and craft stalls. Re:Warm’s pop up shop is run by Balearic geezers, taking over a craft brewery taproom so people of all ages can eat, drink and socialise all day long around the music.

There’s two vital parts to this, the first being the food and drink. Food halls, stalls and fairs have maybe got a bad name lately, thanks to blanded out mall versions, price gouging at festivals and – worst – the gentrification spearhead affairs masterminded by hospitality industry wideboys to create bourgeois enclaves in big cities where almost all white attendees can sample safe packets of “ethnic” experience for £8 a recycled cardboard plateful. But step outside the metropoles and the picture is very different. People are thrilled by culinary variety, and very glad indeed to support local cooks and produce merchants. Food fairs are actual special occasions.

Back in late 2020, Covid still running amok, Owen Hatherley wrote a piece for the Guardian about high street regeneration focusing on how the people of Preston, Lancs took the initiative in what he called “craft beer social democracy, based on small trades doing interesting things.” My antennae sparked on reading it and I couldn’t get the phrase “craft beer social democracy” out of my head. If an arch Corbynist like Hatherley could find things to love in something so close to the Cameronian Big Society / Jamie Oliver Big Lunch model, odd things were afoot.

The second element in play is music, especially club music, and the culture that comes with it. The Balearic aspect in particular – laid back, anything-goes, not beholden to the doof-doof, but smart and interesting sounds – provides the perfect atmosphere to come-one-come-all daytime events. Even in a staid village, get a few people sitting around on haybales drinking craft cider and eating pizza, play “I’m Not in Love”, some Soul II Soul and some Róisín Murphy on nice speakers, and hey presto: vibes upon vibes. And just as importantly, the hypersocial, and now cross-generational, nature of club culture provides its own infrastructure to build on too – again, something easy to take for granted or write off as facile if you’re in a major hub city, but a lifeline if you’re out in the gammon-infested sticks. I already knew this thanks to my wife being a founder of the Big Fish Little Fish family rave organisation, and getting to see the joy it brings to relatively socially isolated parents, but seeing the same vibe connections seeping into genteel school fetes and pub gardens has been an eye-opener.

That linkage into subculture in turn links into a different sort of urban regeneration: the DIY venue. Last year, not that long after I’d made contact with the Bournemouth record fair crews, I got invited to write about the music scene in Tyneside and was bowled over by the sense of an area relatively overlooked by arts funding and the culture industry determined to build its own infrastructure. Venues like Cobalt, Star & Shadow, The Lubber Fiend and World Headquarters are created and maintained not just for their own scenes but with a sense of adding to the fabric of the city. Again, as with the Preston story, something that stood out was the "odd blend of hard-left politics and entrepreneurialism" that comes when communities pull together.

My weekend in the Northeast made me think again about other spaces I’ve attended, been in touch with or heard friends enthuse about. Sheffield’s Hope Works, a proper down and dirty techno dive that every year blossoms into the No Bounds arts festival across the city. Rye Wax in Peckham, the record-store-café-venue that’s been in suspended animation since Covid lockdown but is about to be reborn with an Arts Council funded youth mentorship programme in tow. Futtle brewery in Fife. Spit And Sawdust skate art cafe bar in Cardiff. Partisan, The Carlton Club and White Hotel in Manchester. The Golden Lion, Todmorden. The Cellar Arts Club in Worthing. Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh. Future Yard in Birkenhead. Club Uniquity in Somerleyton, Suffolk. Café Indie in Scunthorpe...

There are dozens more besides, crucially each with its own approach and character, a million miles from the sanitised O2 / Carling / Live Nation owned £7 plastic-glass-of-rat’s-piss monoculture that has taken hold of venues and festivals in this country. Some are built around dance music, but many around indie rock or noise/experimental music, or LGBTQ+ scenes, or all of the above. Often there’s radical politics behind them, but just as often you’ll find a hodge-podge: as in Hatherley’s “craft beer social democracy”, necessity makes for interesting alliances, and hard left and woolly libs, idealists and bootstrap entrepreneurs, rigorous ethical frameworks and widepersons of the blag economy, will rub along together.

But whatever their individual slant, they tend, crucially to have deep roots in some kind of subcultural history. At the time of writing I’m preparing to head up to Bristol to chair panel discussions at the Black Gold Vinyl Fair at Lost Horizon HQ. This gig/rave venue, cafe, gallery, marketplace and VR studio (!) is run by the team behind Shangri La – the successor to Lost Vagueness as Glastonbury Festival’s “naughty corner” – with an ethos eyeballs-deep in mischievous hippie/anarchist-leaning squatter history, but also the organisational nous that it takes to be part of the 21st century double-fenced Glastonbury megalopolis. That sense of subcultural history – folk culture, even – has been brought brightly to life just recently by the celebrations of what would have been the late, great Andrew Weatherall’s 60th birthday. They may have begun in superclub fabric, but they progressed through smaller venues in Belfast and Glasgow to close with a weekender in the strange, storied Golden Lion in Todmorden.

All of this – the food fairs, the vinyl and beer all dayers, the record shops with charcuterie, the little rave dives with coffee machines and yoga classes in the daytime, all of it – is sorely needed. The triple whammy of Brexit, Covid and the Cozzy Lizzy (as we must now call the economic collapse) have hit the music industry very, very hard, and gigs and festivals worst of all. Even international acts are finding it hard to tour and will do for the foreseeable future, which is going to be career ending for some – and for many of the tens of thousands of people who prop up the infrastructure. It’s hard to overstate the damage, but there are at least crumbs of comfort for young acts, local scenes and little venues held together with gaffer tape and deranged strength of will.

And our towns and cities need them, too. It’s been wild seeing the conspiratarians and antiwokers turn on the 15 Minute City as the latest target for spittle flecked ranting. But hopefully, maybe this can be a galvanising force for all the rest of us to remember that actually, yes, our neighbourhoods can be better. The craft beer and food court aspects may have got a bad rep as being bougie or gentrifying, but that is a misunderstanding and ultimately snobbery. Thankfully the subculture parts – whether it’s punk, rave, balearic, queer scenes or whatever – do still manage cut across class and other social boundaries. And ultimately, given the right welcoming atmosphere, having a drink or a cake and listening to tunes is pretty inclusive as activities go.

Oddly enough, there isn’t really any map to this territory, there’s no guidebook to where to find the truly independent happenings. Perhaps that’s because those big brand sponsored faux-popups, box parks and gentrifier vanguard food courts with their PR budgets suck up all the air of publicity, perhaps it’s because the indie spaces are too cranky, too individual, too busy just staying afloat to link up into a movement. They need each of us to seek them out.

We don’t really have a flagship community space in this bit of the south coast just yet – at least I don’t think we do: I’d love to be surprised and proved wrong. My exploration of our nearby cities has been cursory until recently, having had social life limited first by young children, then by two years of Covid disruption. Only now, with my kids hurtling into their teens, am I really finding my feet socially and musically. But between a few ramshackle bars and shiny breweries and those fun afternoons rifling through tunes and eating fancy cookies, I am finding a few glimmers of hope. And in these shittest of times hope is, of course, the most precious commodity of all.

[mademoiselle-red]

so I was watching this TikTok about how everything is more affordable when you don’t live alone, since you can share stuff like rent (and you can afford a bigger space too!) and groceries and help each other out with chores and errands (assuming equal division of labor) so you all end up with more time and money at the end of the day, and you have people to share food and activities and things with so life is also more fun.

And I was thinking about Ralph in chapter 16 when he went back to his empty room after beating up Bunny, looking around that undecorated and unloved room and just feeling despair at the fact that his attempts to live with someone else never work out, and finding himself unable to face the idea of spending the rest of his life like this. Because one of two things need to happen for him to get out of this: a partner or a lot of money. A partner so he can move into a proper home, or make it far enough in his career to afford a proper home of his own.

Right now the later had been blown to pieces along with his fingers, they’ve sent him back to training, and he is so tired, too tired to climb that ladder all over again. It took 7 years to get to where he is in the merchant navy hierarchy and now he has to learn and climb whatever career ladder awaits a radar operator, if there even is one.

And the former, a partner to share his life with. He tried it with Alec, who is the most reasonable person he knows, but it didn’t work out. Their personalities clashed too much. Alec wanted to avoid claustrophobia, while Ralph wanted to huddle closer for comfort. With Bunny, they clashed on everything: from how to decorate the home to what kind of relationship they could have. They both found each other insufferably smug and stuck-up in their different ways. And with Laurie, he tried to compromise, he really did, but Laurie wouldn’t meet him in the middle. And Laurie wants to rent a room alone in the countryside and get occasional visits from that boy of his. Laurie doesn’t want to share a home, a life with Ralph. And Laurie thinks he is just as fickle and cruel as Bunny. “Maybe that’s why I can’t hold down a relationship. Maybe my parents were right. Maybe Jeepers was right. Maybe they were right all along —there’s no place for me because something is wrong with me.” Maybe he had been planning to end it all at 19, until Spud came along and told him there was nothing wrong with him. Maybe he half-believed it as he rode the train down to Southampton, and decided he’d try making something of his life still, because one person told him it was worth it. And now that one person looked at what he’s made of himself over the past seven years and decided that no, there was something wrong with him after all.

And the thing is, the way Ralph had been living for the past few years before Laurie showed up is really no different from the near-term life Laurie dreamed up for himself in the EMS hospital: renting a room out of someone else’s house, getting frequent visits from a special friend who would never stay long. The only difference being that Ralph’s special friend would have sex with him while Laurie’s special friend would just sit and talk about his moral crisis.

Anyways, I remember how in the early months of the pandemic, when I was still living in Berlin, renting a room in a flat with two roommates who were a couple, it was really miserable for me because I had no other space to be in aside from my own room and the tiny kitchen, which was communal. The living room was their second room. And later that summer, a friend sublet her one-room unit in a university dorm to me, and it was a little better, since I had total privacy, but I was still isolated to my room. When I finally accepted my mother’s invitation to move back into her home in the US at the end of summer, the thing that struck me the most was the house: so many rooms! a full size kitchen! So much countertop space! And someone who cooks for me! And space in the garden for a table and chairs! So many places to lounge around in! I don’t have to drink my coffee in my room anymore! And I can just grab a mug without thinking. It’s all mine, ours. Mind you, I was raised in this house but it felt like I was visiting wonderland for the first time 😂

Like, I totally get Ralph’s happiness the morning after the wedding. It’s not just having sex with Laurie and knowing that he is loved in return. It is being able to wake up in that wonderfully homely house feeling cherished and knowing that everything in this place is dear to Laurie, well looked after, and long loved, and now that includes him.

[aimeedaisies]

The Princess Royal’s Official Engagements in July 2023

01/07 Princess Anne accompanied by Sir Tim, opened the 30th Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy Harbour. ⛴️

03/07 As Chancellor of Harper Adams University, visited the University’s Future Farm, Edgmond and met the 2023 Marshal Papworth Foundation Scholars. 👩‍🎓

As Patron, Scottish Fisheries Museum’s Reaper Appeal visited the Scottish Fisheries Museum in St. Ayles, Anstruther. 🎣

04/07 Visited Strathcarron Hospice, Denny. 👩‍⚕️

As Colonel-in-Chief of the Intelligence Corps, attended a 5 Military Intelligence Battalion Training Night at the Army Reserve Centre, Edinburgh. 💂

05/07 As part of Holyrood week in Edinburgh, Princess Anne carried out the following engagements;

Opened the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, at NHS Lothian as part of #NHS75 celebrations. 🧸

Opened King’s Buildings Nucleus Building at the University of Edinburgh. 👩‍🎓

Launched WETWHEELS EDINBURGH Accessible Boat at Port Edgar Marina. 🦽🛥️

Attended a Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria for Eric Liddell 100 programme. 🍽️

06/07 As President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association, attended the Textile Institute World Conference at the University of Huddersfield. 🪡

Opened Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Maternity Theatre at Bradford Royal Infirmary.🤰

As Colonel of The Blues and Royals, with Sir Tim, took the salute at the Household Division Beating Retreat on Horse Guards Parade. 🫡

07/07 Attended a Charity Polo Day at Cirencester Park Polo Club for the Spinal Injuries Association 🐎

11/07 Visited Flintshire Adult Day Care Centre, Hwb Cyfle in Queensferry, Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

HRH, as the new Patron of BASC (British Association for Shooting and Conservation) visited their Headquarters at Marford Mill, Wrexham, Wales. 🦡

12/07 Visited St Helena’s Nursing Campus at the University of Derby in Chesterfield. 👩‍⚕️

Opened Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s new Urgent and Emergency Care Department. 🏥

Attended a Reception at Rolls-Royce Learning and Development Centre for the Motor Neurone Association. 🚘

13/07 Sir Tim represented the Princess Royal at a service of thanksgiving for the life of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Boyce at Westminster Abbey. ⚓️

Princess Anne opened the King’s Arch at Government House, visited the Tortoise Takeover Trail at Gorey Castle and subsequently opened the Tortoise Tunnel at Jersey Zoo. 🇯🇪🐢

Princess Anne with Sir Tim, later attended the Royal Academy of Engineering Annual Awards Dinner at the Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square, London. 🏆

14/07 Opened the new Southampton Citizens Advice Bureau and visited DP World Shipping Container Terminal. ⛴️

15/07 As Colonel-in-Chief of the Intelligence Corps, attended their Annual Corps Day at Chicksands. 🪖

18/07 Princess Anne and Sir Tim carried out the following engagements in Kent;

Opened a new affordable housing development at Bartlett Close, Staple, Canterbury, followed by a Reception at Staple Village Hall. 🏡

Visited St James’s Cemetery in Dover in her role as Patron of the Remembrance Trust 🫡

Visited Folkestone National Coastguard Institution Station in Folkestone to mark its 25th Anniversary, followed by a Reception at Folkestone Yacht and Motorboat Club. 🚨

19/07 In South Wales, visited Barry Citizens Advice Bureaux in her role of Patron of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux and later visited HM Prison Cardiff in her role of Patron of the Butler Trust. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

20/07 Joined the ship’s company of HMS Albion and visited Clyde Marina near Glasgow, Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

21/07 Princess Anne and Sir Tim attended a Dinner at the Royal Ocean Racing Club Clubhouse, to celebrate the 50th Edition of the Fastnet Race in Cowes, Isle of Wight. 🛥️

27/07 Attended the Tall Ships Races Captains’ Dinner at Lerwick Town Hall, Lerwick, Shetland Islands. 👨‍✈️🍽️

28/07 Visited ships in Lerwick Harbour taking part in the Tall Ships Races. 🚢🏁

29/07 With Sir Tim, attended the King George Day at Ascot Racecourse. 🏆🐎

30/07 Princess Anne and Sir Tim visited Cowes, Isle of Wight for Cowes Week and carried out the following engagements;

Viewed Cowes Week Racing and met Squadron Staff at the Royal Yacht Squadron. 🛥️

Visited HMS Tyne and The Royal Navy Stand. ⛴️

Attended a Church Service at Holy Trinity Church. ⛪️

Attended a Reception for Members, Racing Crews, Flag Officers and Sailing Associates at the Royal Yacht Squadron. 🥂

Total official engagements for Anne in July: 42

2023 total so far: 304

Total official engagements accompanied by Tim in July: 14

2023 total so far: 70

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Antalya Restaurant: A Journey Through Turkish Flavours in Central London

Located near Russell Square, Antalya Restaurant invites guests on a vibrant culinary journey through the rich and diverse traditions of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. With its warm hospitality, elegantly styled interior, and bold, authentic flavours, Antalya offers an experience that’s both comforting and refined.

A Menu That Honors Tradition

At Antalya, each dish is carefully crafted using locally sourced produce and time-honoured Turkish recipes, paying homage to the cuisine's Anatolian roots. Menu favourites include:

🍢 Mixed Grill Platters – Featuring lamb shish, chicken wings, adana kebab, and köfte, grilled to perfection over charcoal. 🥗 Fresh Meze Selections – Hummus, ezme, cacik, and aubergine dishes perfect for sharing. 🥘 Traditional Main Courses – Iskender kebab, lamb casserole, and vegetarian moussaka, full of flavour and heart. 🍚 Pilav and House Breads – Soft, fluffy rice and warm, freshly baked Turkish pide. 🍮 Desserts Like No Other – Rich baklava and künefe served warm with a side of Turkish tea or strong, aromatic coffee.

A carefully curated wine list and a selection of Turkish beers and spirits perfectly complement every dish.

An Elegant Space for Every Occasion

Antalya Restaurant offers a setting that blends modern elegance with traditional charm, making it ideal for:

✔ Romantic dinners and anniversaries ✔ Casual lunches with friends or colleagues ✔ Family celebrations and group gatherings ✔ Pre-theatre or post-shopping meals

From the décor to the service, everything at Antalya is designed to reflect the spirit of Turkish hospitality.

Why Choose Antalya Restaurant?

✔ Authentic Turkish flavours with a Mediterranean touch ✔ Top-quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques ✔ Elegant central London location near Russell Square ✔ Friendly service and inviting atmosphere

📍 Address: 103-105 Southampton Row, Holborn WC1B 4HH, United Kingdom 📞 Contact: +44 20 7580 5355

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London is a city of elegance, sophistication, and high standards—qualities that extend to its private chauffeur services. Whether you’re a business executive, a tourist seeking comfort, or someone who simply enjoys luxury travel, hiring a professional chauffeur in London offers an unmatched experience. From airport transfers to city-to-city travel, private chauffeur services ensure a seamless journey in ultimate style and convenience.

Why Choose a Private Chauffeur Service in London?

A private chauffeur is more than just a driver; they provide a premium travel experience tailored to your needs. Here’s why you should consider hiring one:

Luxury & Comfort – Travel in high-end vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Range Rover, or Rolls-Royce.

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Personalized Service – Whether you need an airport transfer, a business meeting pickup, or a sightseeing tour, a chauffeur caters to your schedule.

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Most top-tier chauffeur companies in London provide:

Airport Transfers – Stress-free pick-up and drop-off at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and other airports.

Corporate Travel – Professional transport for business meetings and events.

Event Chauffeur Service – Luxury travel for weddings, concerts, and VIP events.

City Tours – Private sightseeing experiences in London’s iconic landmarks.

Hourly & Full-Day Hire – Flexible chauffeur services tailored to your itinerary.

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Chauffeur Expertise – Look for trained, professional, and licensed drivers.

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Masters in Physiotherapy in UK for International Students

International students choose the United Kingdom among their top study locations especially for healthcare programs that deliver first-class education. A Master of Physiotherapy remains a highly preferred international program because of its internationally respected curriculum alongside superior research capabilities and promising employment scenarios. This article contains the complete information about studying physiotherapy in the UK which will benefit international students who are researching about the subject.

Why Study Physiotherapy in the UK?

The UK maintains internationally prestigious universities which deliver excellent standards of education and research for physiotherapy.

Educational centers deliver practical training experiences from their clinical placement programs at hospitals together with rehabilitation facilities and sports groups.

The academic qualifications obtained by UK universities hold international recognition that medical establishments across the world appreciate.

The healthcare sector continues to show growing demand for physiotherapists who can find professional opportunities in hospital settings as well as clinical facilities and athletic organizations and independent practices.

After finishing the Master’s in Physiotherapy at UK institutions students become eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for professional practice in the UK.

Top Universities Offering a Master’s in Physiotherapy in the UK

Several universities in the UK offer MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) or advanced physiotherapy-related programs. Here are some of the top institutions:

1. University of Southampton

Course: MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Highlights: Strong emphasis on practical training and clinical placements in NHS hospitals.

Accreditation: HCPC and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).

2. King’s College London

Course: MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Highlights: Advanced research opportunities and excellent clinical training.

Location: Central London, providing access to top medical facilities.

3. University of Birmingham

Course: MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Highlights: Innovative teaching methods with a strong focus on evidence-based practice.

Career Prospects: Graduates work in the NHS, private hospitals, and sports medicine.

4. University of Nottingham

Course: MSc Physiotherapy

Highlights: High employability rate and extensive practical placements.

Accreditation: Recognized by HCPC and CSP.

5. University of East Anglia (UEA)

Course: MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration)

Highlights: Strong focus on neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular physiotherapy.

Research Strength: Leading physiotherapy research department in the UK.

Eligibility Criteria for MSc Physiotherapy in the UK

Each university has specific requirements, but common eligibility criteria include:

1. Academic Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy or a related subject (e.g., sports science, human biology, or healthcare sciences) with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent.

Some universities may accept a 2:2 degree with relevant work experience.

2. English Language Requirements

IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 to 7.0 (with no band lower than 6.0).

TOEFL: A minimum score of 90 to 100.

3. Work Experience (if applicable)

Some universities prefer applicants with relevant clinical experience in physiotherapy, healthcare, or rehabilitation settings.

4. Additional Requirements

Personal Statement: A strong statement outlining your motivation to pursue physiotherapy.

References: Academic or professional references supporting your application.

Interview: Some universities may conduct an interview to assess suitability.

Course Structure and Specializations

A Master’s in Physiotherapy in the UK typically takes 2 years to complete and includes a combination of theoretical learning, practical training, and research.

Core Modules

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy – Assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

Neurological Physiotherapy – Rehabilitation for patients with neurological conditions.

Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy – Treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

Evidence-Based Practice – Using research to enhance clinical decision-making.

Clinical Placements – Hands-on experience in hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers.

Specializations in Physiotherapy

Sports Physiotherapy – Working with athletes and sports teams.

Geriatric Physiotherapy – Focusing on elderly patients and age-related conditions.

Paediatric Physiotherapy – Specializing in treating children with physical disabilities.

Orthopedic Physiotherapy – Rehabilitation of post-surgery patients and trauma cases.

Cost of Studying Physiotherapy in the UK

Tuition Fees

For international students, tuition fees for an MSc Physiotherapy course range between £17,000 and £30,000 per year, depending on the university.

Living Expenses

The estimated living cost in the UK is £10,000 to £15,000 per year, including accommodation, food, travel, and personal expenses.

Scholarships for International Students

Many UK universities offer scholarships to international students pursuing physiotherapy courses. Some of these include:

Chevening Scholarships – Fully funded scholarships for outstanding international students.

Commonwealth Scholarships – For students from Commonwealth countries.

University-Specific Scholarships – Many universities offer merit-based and need-based financial aid.

GREAT Scholarships – Funded by the British Council for students from specific countries.

Career Opportunities After MSc Physiotherapy in the UK

Graduates of an MSc in Physiotherapy have a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare, sports, and private practice.

1. Work as a Physiotherapist in the UK

Graduates can register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and work in NHS hospitals, private clinics, sports teams, and rehabilitation centers.

2. Career Options Worldwide

A UK degree in physiotherapy is recognized globally, allowing graduates to work in Australia, Canada, the USA, and Europe.

3. Specializations and Further Studies

Graduates can pursue specialized certifications in sports therapy, neurological rehabilitation, or orthopedic physiotherapy.

Opportunities for PhD programs in physiotherapy research.

Visa Requirements for International Students

1. Student Visa (Tier 4 Visa)

To study physiotherapy in the UK, international students need a Student Visa (Tier 4).

2. Post-Study Work Visa

The Graduate Route Visa allows international students to stay and work in the UK for up to 2 years after completing their degree.

This provides opportunities to gain work experience and apply for permanent roles.

Conclusion

International students interested in healthcare career development should consider pursuing Master’s in Physiotherapy qualifications in the UK. International students can access top-notch physiotherapy instruction through UK universities alongside outstanding practical experience along with promising professional prospects.

Physiotherapy MSc programs in UK universities provide an ideal pathway toward productive careers which serve to help people restore their health after injuries and enhance their physical abilities.

The time has arrived for your change. To pursue physiotherapy education in the UK examine educational institutions' criteria after which you should apply for scholarships.

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absolutely nothing hits like observing workplace beef. getting copied into the emails is a treasure trove. back in my pharmacy days, our stupidly hot meds info pharmacist absolutely HATED the lead distribution technician and the feeling was entirely mutual. I’d be trying to order stuff and the meds info pharmacist would come in pissed that this very obscure, very expensive medicine wasn’t available at 9am.

I say he’d come in. he usually phoned from his office upstairs.

this was complicated even further by the Tacrolimus Incident of 2021.

our meds info pharmacist was also the paediatrics pharmacist and for anyone who doesn’t know, tacrolimus is used after organ transplants to stop the body from rejecting the new organs. it’s pretty important. we always kept a high level… of the tablets. children are shit at taking tablets. the only thing more shit at something than kids taking tablets was our paediatric ward at communication. liquid tacrolimus is also horrifically expensive (it may not be now, but it was back then). we didn’t have it in.

the hot meds info pharmacist is pissed and he’s pretty much vibrating. he was a 5’6” Essex geezer type with curly hair and always wore the tightest plaid trousers imaginable. he wants to know why the drug hasn’t come in. we don’t know. it’s at that point that the IT pharmacist comes in. lovely bloke - 6’2” Chinese man who said fuck probably every other word, if we’re being conservative with our estimates, and was also a fucking legend on nights out. he comes in and hears what’s up and very confidently says that they can crush up the tablets and dissolve them to make a liquid. this was in the BNF, aka the British pharmacy bible. it’s perfectly safe.

“cool, crisis over!” we think.

crisis was not over.

the meds info pharmacist is a stickler for rules. he’s not happy. he kicks off and goes to complain to SLT. meanwhile I’m calling around multiple different hospital trusts to see if they have any we can buy off them. I am on hold with Southampton for 15 minutes. I am on google maps calling towns I have never heard of.

we don’t see the meds info pharmacist but we DO hear the IT pharmacist saying “I FUCKING TOLD HIM”. turns out the member of SLT available was his boss, the senior IT pharmacist, who was the coolest woman I’ve ever met. she let the IT pharmacist pull rank. meds info pharmacist still wasn’t having it.

none of the nearby hospitals had any liquid tacrolimus available.

I ended up contacting the manufacturer on the advice of the pharmacy assistant who was covering for the distribution technician while he had an operation.

yes! they’d deliver us some! we’d have to pay for the same day delivery, though.

£700.

we can’t place orders for that much without approval. I run up to the meds info pharmacist’s office to tell him it’s £700 to get it brought in. he says if that’s what it costs, that’s what it costs. I then have to get approval from SLT. the chief pharmacist is pissed and the senior IT pharmacist and the regular IT pharmacist are just looking at each other because they’ve been dealing with this. this is ENTIRELY all on the meds info pharmacist now. she reluctantly approves it.

the manufacturer is 6 hours away. the meds info pharmacist has to stay late to wait for it. the assistant and I go out for a cigarette break that lasts half an hour.

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Antalya Restaurant: A Culinary Journey Through Turkish and Mediterranean Flavors

Located in the vibrant heart of Russell Square, London, Antalya Restaurant offers a unique dining experience that blends the rich traditions of Turkish cuisine with the light, refreshing tastes of the Mediterranean. Known for its warm hospitality and elegant ambiance, Antalya Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic flavors in a sophisticated setting.

A Menu That Celebrates Freshness

Antalya Restaurant prides itself on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to craft dishes that transport diners straight to the shores of the Mediterranean. Highlights include:

Meze Platters: A delightful selection of hot and cold meze, including hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed vine leaves, and tzatziki, perfect for sharing.

Charcoal-Grilled Kebabs: Succulent lamb shish, spicy Adana kebab, and tender chicken skewers are grilled to perfection, offering a smoky, mouth-watering experience.

Seafood Specialties: Fresh sea bass, marinated prawns, and calamari bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to life.

Vegetarian Delights: Options like grilled halloumi and stuffed aubergine ensure that everyone can find something to enjoy.

A Perfect Pairing of Drinks

To complement the menu, Antalya Restaurant offers a carefully curated selection of wines and signature cocktails, as well as traditional Turkish teas and coffees. Whether you prefer a crisp white wine with your seafood or a bold red with your kebabs, there’s something to enhance every meal.

A Sophisticated and Inviting Atmosphere

With its stylish decor and welcoming ambiance, Antalya Restaurant is the ideal spot for all occasions. Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a special celebration, the restaurant’s elegant setting and attentive service ensure a memorable experience.

A Feast for All Occasions

Antalya Restaurant also caters to private events, offering tailored menus and exceptional service for birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate gatherings. The team is dedicated to making every event as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

Discover Antalya Restaurant

For a true taste of Turkey and the Mediterranean in the heart of London, visit Antalya Restaurant. With its exceptional food, inviting atmosphere, and outstanding service, it promises a dining experience you won’t forget.

📍Address: 103-105 Southampton Row, Holborn WC1B 4HH, United Kingdom Web: antalyarestaurant.co.uk