For Mo
Poem by Koo Solid, kind patience and so full of love, The odd nod or wink but never a nudge! That would happen when you needed to budge, A guiding light that fitted like a cashmere glove! In panic, or fear, reassurance was near, A call on the phone and one felt peace. That invisible […]
Travel for wellbeing in Newmarket
By Erica Crompton Many mental health professionals will tell you to meditate or go on a yoga retreat for better well-being, but I always find the best breaks involve fun like a mid-week pint and lunch with a loved one. We arrive at Newmarket at 1pm on the Friday and take lunch in the town’s […]
Accessible travel around Newmarket
By Paul Nicholls Over the years I’ve stayed in many places, some accommodate my wheelchair, others not so much – with steps, steep hills and bath suites all being obstacles to enjoying a break away. So I’ve become an expert in researching the best accessible places to stay in the UK – from the Scottish […]
“Moojag and the Lost Memories” book review by author Allie Mason
Moojag and the Lost Memories is a fast-paced, action-packed cli-fi mystery and the sequel to N.E. McMorran’s first novel, the award-winning Moojag and the Auticode Secret. Whether read after the Auticode Secret or as a standalone book, this second instalment in the series is the perfect balm for any restless soul looking for adventure and adrenaline.With a plot […]
Welcome to spring 2024 Hopezine!
For my 15th editor’s letter, I thought I’d check-in with readers to remind us why we began this hopeful journey. Launched in November 2018 at an NHS suicide prevention conference at the Bet365 stadium, Hopezine aims to share stories from people who have survived adversity in all its forms to offer hope for all people. […]
Cala D’Or trees By Dan Lyttleton
Most days, when possible, I would walk for an hour or so, alone. Each day a different direction from my hotel. I am a stranger here, a wanderer, a tourist with a camera. The streets provided me with pleasure, moments of joy, even here amongst the debris of all-inclusive hotels and the just about bearable […]
Porthmadog By Aaliyah Matthews
I took this picture while on holiday with my family at Easter time in 2023. This holiday was very surreal due to the environment, allowing me to fully indulge myself into the pleasure of nature surrounding us. Every morning or night I would have a walk up to the beach to go up and down […]
Dance By Jacob Fear
For me, dance provides escapism. Personally I view dance as a form of art created through a physical medium of a range of movements used to either tell a story or as a distraction from the stresses of the outer world. Dance was first opened up to me when I was aged 10 and I […]
Sunflower sonnet By Sophie Bailey
In a garden lost to whispers of the wine, A lone sunflower stood, its journey pinned. Through solitude, it sought the sun’s warm kiss, A tale of hope, in some quiet reminisce With petals open to the vast expanse, It faced trials, a solitary dance. Roots intertwined, seeking strength below, A sunflowers tale, in shadows […]
Found hope By Irene Jelinek
A little bit of life, Hope. Not all is lost, A little bit of brightness In your smile I think to myself how happy I am for you, And for you being here Found in the spiral of hope. Hope is found in the smallest things, learning to appreciate, everything while you can. It’s the […]