Does living by the coast make you healthier? The BBC is reporting that ‘People living on the English coast are more likely than those living inland to say they are fit and well, an analysis of census data suggests. ‘The researchers said living in areas such as Skegness, St Ives or Scarborough was linked to a "small, but significant" improvement in health’. The Telegraph has the headline 'The sea air? It really is healthy'. Before we go any further, there is a big difference between feeling well and being healthy. Two different claims are being made, one about quality of life, the other about levels of health. The first is subjective, the second objective and therefore measureable. People taking alternative medicine often report 'feeling better', sometimes through the operation of the placebo effect. But this doesn’t mean that they are better - and, in the case of alt med, this 'feeling' may even be dangerous if it leads to avoiding proper doctors. A notable example of this inconsistency is a study done at Bristol Homeopathic Hospital, which 'found' that 75% of children with asthma 'felt better' after treatment. The flaws in this claim were pointed out by both the BBC and Dr Ben Goldacre. Conditions may also be self-limiting (they would have got better on their own) so external factors like treatment (or where you live) can be irrelevant. Or the condition may be periodic so the patients may be experiencing a period of less intense manifestations after a more extreme one (reversion to norm). Then there is the problem of self-reporting, which is notoriously unreliable. The researchers of the current study analysed data from 48.2 million people in the 2001 England census. As part of the census, people were asked ‘over the last 12 months would you say your health has on the whole been: good, fairly good or not good?’ There is a recognised psychological tendency that if people are asked to think back over a period of time, they will remember the most recent events more strongly as these memories are more salient. So if they are feeling well at the time of the census, they are less likely to focus on episodes of illness early in the year. There is also a tendency that means a long period of illness ending in a short period of wellness will be considered more bearable (and may be reported as better health overall) than a long period of wellness ending in a short period of illness. And how do you accommodate the 'mustn't complain, stiff upper lip' section of the population, the hypochondriacs and the ones who love a good moan? So both self-reporting and 'feeling better' should be ringing alarm bells in the reporting of this story. The study the media are referring to is called ''Does living by the coast improve health and wellbeing?' It was conducted by the European Centre for Environment and Human Health at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Exeter. The study points out that 'robust evidence of direct, environmentally-induced salutogenic (health promoting) effects is scarce'. The researchers investigated the relationship between people who reported their health as ‘good’ in the 2001 census and how close they lived to the coast. They found that people living under 1km from the sea were 1.13 percentage points more likely to say they were in 'good health' than than people living over 50km from the sea. So it's a pretty small effect even if it is big enough to be statistically significant. One interesting finding was that the effect was stronger in the most deprived areas because living by the sea 'may mitigate some effects of living in a deprived area'. Or because wealthier people generally feel better anyway because they have better diets, living conditions and so on, so living by the sea adds less to their overall quality of life. Or because wealthier people who move to the seaside tend to be old and older people generally have poorer health. The study didn't differentiate between people who had always lived by the sea and those who had moved there or how long they need to be there for the effect to become observable. It noted positive effects of seaside living as 'increased physical activity, stress reduction and positive emotions'. While going for walks on the beach would have a health benefit, the other two effects are subjective and harder to quantify. Although the study says that there is an observed correlation between feeling healthy and mortality rates or the results of health surveys, its results don't definitively support this finding and the conclusion is only that 'coastal communities may have better physical health due to the stress-reducing value of greater leisure time spent near the sea' (my italics). It also concludes that more study is needed. To be fair to the BBC and the Telegraph, the study doesn't always clearly distinguish between health benefits and a general sense of well-being. But it is certainly not the break-through study the headlines suggest. The BBC had a related story in April, reporting that a study of 2,750 people presented to the British Psychological Society examined the effects of different types of outdoor environments on people. It found that in six different age groups the seaside was always identified as being a 'more positive experience' than inland parks or country walks. So there does appear to be a small quality of life benefit to living by the sea, especially if you're poor, but there is still no clear evidence that it is healthier. The answer to the study's title 'Does living by the coast improve health and wellbeing?' is 'health - maybe, wellbeing - probably' - which doesn't make for very good headlines. Living by the sea could be a kind of placebo. Incidentally, nothing on earth would make me move to Weston-Super-Mare.
Несколько лет назад я обнаружила блог Анны, художницы и мамы пятерых детей. Ищу красоту во всем. - пишет она о себе и создает замечательные ленты и постеры ручной работы. Анна рисует акварелью, тушью и карандашами,.. а затем сканирует рисунок, печатает на специальной бумаге и переносит…
Britain’s resorts have been largely left to struggle. But their joys can still be revived
I've been chatting to my lovely friend, Jackie (you can chat with her too, on Instagram, she's @jacki_nash ) about her wonderful, customised Cornish version of To Skye. She has spent many happy holidays in Cornwall and wanted to add a Dinghy block from Make Sail - the blocks are the same size - and turn the Scottish Tystie into a Cornish Seagull. Easily achieved, just by changing the fabric placement.So when I came to make a sample quilt of To Skye for my Festival of Quilts stand, I just had to
I've been chatting to my lovely friend, Jackie (you can chat with her too, on Instagram, she's @jacki_nash ) about her wonderful, customised Cornish version of To Skye. She has spent many happy holidays in Cornwall and wanted to add a Dinghy block from Make Sail - the blocks are the same size - and turn the Scottish Tystie into a Cornish Seagull. Easily achieved, just by changing the fabric placement.So when I came to make a sample quilt of To Skye for my Festival of Quilts stand, I just had to
Oh yes, I really do! But before the summer holidays begin, I really must wrap up the teaching year. I promised to post these photos many many weeks ago, so without further ado, here are the amaaaazing seascapes we stitched in class at the beginning of the summer term - some finished, some not quite: Fiona Libby Jan Carole B Kathy Sue Vix Judith Christine detail of Morag's Carole H These last ones were "practice" pieces, for trying out different stitch techniques, but worthy of being framed in their own right! What a fantastic bunch of work - it was a bit of a trial run for my Missenden Abbey Summer School course and my guinea pigs students had to trust me with each step, especially those who didn't work from a photo. Most people ended up using a combination of working from imagination, memory or a photo. I think you'll agree they did a superb job, and every single one of them should be jolly proud of their work! So well done to all the Newick and Fairwarp ladies - see you in September if not before! And if anyone else fancies giving a seascape a go, then there are still places available on my summer school in August. Full details are available here. And I've just noticed that my two weekend classes for 2016 are also on the Missenden Abbey website! Here (lacy organza bags) and here (fabulous fearless free motion machine embroidery). Looks like I'm going to be a bit busy...I really have to get this time-management malarky sorted out!
Whether you live by the sea or are just a fan, this hand lettered typography print is the perfect addition to any wall, featuring the lyrics, oh I do like to be beside the seaside! DETAILS: Available in standard A5, A4 or A3 paper sizes Prints are made to order and printed digitally in full colour on 192gsm archival matte paper for a long-lasting finish Packed in a biodegradable sleeve with backing board Designed, printed and packed in Cornwall Uniquely illustrated by Abbie Please Note: Frames and props used in photos are not included.
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside... the perfect print for spring/summer decorating... who doesn't love to be by the beach this time of year. Please note: frame not included.
A6 Greeting card featuring 'Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside' linocut print by Pamela Scott. Digital reproduction on recycled card. Recycled paper envelope included. Packaged in a protective plastic sleeve. Blank inside for your own message.
Britain’s resorts have been largely left to struggle. But their joys can still be revived
Here's a first outing for a new set of stamps I treated myself to from Woodware, one of my favourite brands. My newest stamp - and my oldest papers. I had SUCH fun creating this! Way back in the 1990s when I started watching shopping TV, I had a craze for buying Hot Off The Press pads and kits. At first, I kept each pad separate, with any snippets tucked into it, but gradually over the years they've all been whittled down to the point where the few unused sheets and all the viable snippets from all the pads live in a single plastic foolscap wallet, and it's always fun to have a rummage through the snippets and reminisce about cards I have made with them. This time I was looking for stripey snippets, and found lots of them, far more than I've used here. I also picked out a scrap of texture-effect brown paper which would be good for the stump. I'd been planning to add a piece of white for the seagull but then I spotted a scrap of mottled grey vellum which, with the help of a few strokes of Promarker, has the scruffy grey look of a young seagull that hasn't yet grown its adult plumage. I am sharing this with Pixie's Snippets Playground challenge #344 Sweet Stampin - Bright and cheerful
I've been chatting to my lovely friend, Jackie (you can chat with her too, on Instagram, she's @jacki_nash ) about her wonderful, customised Cornish version of To Skye. She has spent many happy holidays in Cornwall and wanted to add a Dinghy block from Make Sail - the blocks are the same size - and turn the Scottish Tystie into a Cornish Seagull. Easily achieved, just by changing the fabric placement.So when I came to make a sample quilt of To Skye for my Festival of Quilts stand, I just had to
Ah the good old British seaside – there really is nothing quite like it, is there? Whether it’s a glorious summer’s day or a freezing winter’s day, the coastal landscape is not only stunning but holds adventure for kids, young and old. But here at Space In Your Case, we realised that knowing which UK […]
I've been chatting to my lovely friend, Jackie (you can chat with her too, on Instagram, she's @jacki_nash ) about her wonderful, customised Cornish version of To Skye. She has spent many happy holidays in Cornwall and wanted to add a Dinghy block from Make Sail - the blocks are the same size - and turn the Scottish Tystie into a Cornish Seagull. Easily achieved, just by changing the fabric placement.So when I came to make a sample quilt of To Skye for my Festival of Quilts stand, I just had to
-Paint this great Nautical Stencil on any surface to finish many home decor and craft projects - Suitable for painting walls, floors, fabrics, furniture -Made from reusable, flexible & washable 190 micron Mylar plastic -SIZES listed are HXW and refer to the actual cut design - the sheet being larger to allow for a small border -Simply paint through the stencil using a stencil brush, dense foam roller or spray paint to transfer the design -For more stencilling tips check out our blog at www.idealstencilsblog.com ABOUT US Welcome to Ideal Stencils Ltd! We offer a broad range of decorative stencil designs that are ideal for all manner of different projects. Many of our stencils are exclusive to us and can't be found anywhere else. We also offer a custom stencil service where we can turn your designs and ideas into stencils! Just click the 'Request a Custom Order' link on our shop and listings or convo us with your requests and buy direct from Etsy! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! At Ideal Stencils Ltd we pride ourselves on our products and service. We offer a money back guarantee and uphold an Etsy feedback score which reflects our commitment to an all round quality service.
I've been chatting to my lovely friend, Jackie (you can chat with her too, on Instagram, she's @jacki_nash ) about her wonderful, customised Cornish version of To Skye. She has spent many happy holidays in Cornwall and wanted to add a Dinghy block from Make Sail - the blocks are the same size - and turn the Scottish Tystie into a Cornish Seagull. Easily achieved, just by changing the fabric placement.So when I came to make a sample quilt of To Skye for my Festival of Quilts stand, I just had to
Oh yes, I really do! But before the summer holidays begin, I really must wrap up the teaching year. I promised to post these photos many many weeks ago, so without further ado, here are the amaaaazing seascapes we stitched in class at the beginning of the summer term - some finished, some not quite: Fiona Libby Jan Carole B Kathy Sue Vix Judith Christine detail of Morag's Carole H These last ones were "practice" pieces, for trying out different stitch techniques, but worthy of being framed in their own right! What a fantastic bunch of work - it was a bit of a trial run for my Missenden Abbey Summer School course and my guinea pigs students had to trust me with each step, especially those who didn't work from a photo. Most people ended up using a combination of working from imagination, memory or a photo. I think you'll agree they did a superb job, and every single one of them should be jolly proud of their work! So well done to all the Newick and Fairwarp ladies - see you in September if not before! And if anyone else fancies giving a seascape a go, then there are still places available on my summer school in August. Full details are available here. And I've just noticed that my two weekend classes for 2016 are also on the Missenden Abbey website! Here (lacy organza bags) and here (fabulous fearless free motion machine embroidery). Looks like I'm going to be a bit busy...I really have to get this time-management malarky sorted out!
Whether you live by the sea or are just a fan, this hand lettered typography print is the perfect addition to any wall, featuring the lyrics, oh I do like to be beside the seaside! DETAILS: Available in standard A5, A4 or A3 paper sizes Prints are made to order and printed digitally in full colour on 192gsm archival matte paper for a long-lasting finish Packed in a biodegradable sleeve with backing board Designed, printed and packed in Cornwall Uniquely illustrated by Abbie Please Note: Frames and props used in photos are not included.
Looking for Free Beach Coloring Pages for Preschool? check out this set of 5 CUTE Beach Coloring Pages your kids will love. So cheerful and summery!
'Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside' Art Print from our Summer 2023 Adventure Box!
A Typographic Illustration of Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside. INSPIRATION Another classic song that has been sung for generations. Popularised in the classic old music halls that were so popular at many of our seaside resorts and still remembered by most people today.... PROCESS All printed on crisp, heavyweight, matt photo paper, with archival inks. They are more resistant to fading but we always recommend to not hang in direct sunlight. HOW TO FRAME These prints fit into a 16" x 8" photo frame. If you want the print framed we can supply it in white, black or a nice grey colour. Unless specified, all of the prints are UNFRAMED but are printed in standard sizes, A4 and A3. This makes it much easier to find a frame to suit your needs. There is a white border around each print to allow for the frame recess and for you to add a mount if needed. DELIVERY A3 size prints are sent wrapped in a cellophane cover inside a postal tube so it will arrive safely. A4 size prints are sent in a cellophane cover in a card backed envelope. First class postage via Royal mail and if you buy more than one print (up to five), there are no extra postage costs. If you have any questions about this or any of our other listings, please do get in touch as we also offer a tailored design service for anything else you would like. SHIPPING For any other locations not listed for shipping, please do get in touch for a quote as we do ship worldwide. EMBRACE THAT ICONIC COASTAL STYLE AND THOSE CHERISHED SEASIDE MEMORIES WITH SALTY SEAS... We do also have another shop which is by my wife and daughter, nothing like keeping it in the family....please have a look at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SophieJayneDesign....lots of great design prints for your home and many of them can be personalised for that special gift.....
A Typographic Illustration of Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside. INSPIRATION Another classic song that has been sung for generations. Popularised in the classic old music halls that were so popular at many of our seaside resorts and still remembered by most people today.... PROCESS All printed on crisp, heavyweight, matt photo paper, with archival inks. They are more resistant to fading but we always recommend to not hang in direct sunlight. HOW TO FRAME These prints fit into a 16" x 8" photo frame. If you want the print framed we can supply it in white, black or a nice grey colour. Unless specified, all of the prints are UNFRAMED but are printed in standard sizes, A4 and A3. This makes it much easier to find a frame to suit your needs. There is a white border around each print to allow for the frame recess and for you to add a mount if needed. DELIVERY A3 size prints are sent wrapped in a cellophane cover inside a postal tube so it will arrive safely. A4 size prints are sent in a cellophane cover in a card backed envelope. First class postage via Royal mail and if you buy more than one print (up to five), there are no extra postage costs. If you have any questions about this or any of our other listings, please do get in touch as we also offer a tailored design service for anything else you would like. SHIPPING For any other locations not listed for shipping, please do get in touch for a quote as we do ship worldwide. EMBRACE THAT ICONIC COASTAL STYLE AND THOSE CHERISHED SEASIDE MEMORIES WITH SALTY SEAS... We do also have another shop which is by my wife and daughter, nothing like keeping it in the family....please have a look at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SophieJayneDesign....lots of great design prints for your home and many of them can be personalised for that special gift.....
Oh yes, I really do! But before the summer holidays begin, I really must wrap up the teaching year. I promised to post these photos many many weeks ago, so without further ado, here are the amaaaazing seascapes we stitched in class at the beginning of the summer term - some finished, some not quite: Fiona Libby Jan Carole B Kathy Sue Vix Judith Christine detail of Morag's Carole H These last ones were "practice" pieces, for trying out different stitch techniques, but worthy of being framed in their own right! What a fantastic bunch of work - it was a bit of a trial run for my Missenden Abbey Summer School course and my guinea pigs students had to trust me with each step, especially those who didn't work from a photo. Most people ended up using a combination of working from imagination, memory or a photo. I think you'll agree they did a superb job, and every single one of them should be jolly proud of their work! So well done to all the Newick and Fairwarp ladies - see you in September if not before! And if anyone else fancies giving a seascape a go, then there are still places available on my summer school in August. Full details are available here. And I've just noticed that my two weekend classes for 2016 are also on the Missenden Abbey website! Here (lacy organza bags) and here (fabulous fearless free motion machine embroidery). Looks like I'm going to be a bit busy...I really have to get this time-management malarky sorted out!
Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside 🦀☀️⛱ Handmade in Wales 🏴 Due to them being individually and uniquely handmade material/felt may differ Perfect for a caravan or beach hut! PLEASE BE AWARE IF ORDERING OF POSTAL STRIKES THIS MONTH!!!
Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside Digital Print which would make a wonderful addition to any room in your home. All my prints are A4 in size and are sent to you as digital files that you download and then print by yourself.
Featuring: Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside T-shirt in Sand. Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside A5 Art Print. Red Retro Sunglasses. Clay Sand Pot. Seaside Theme Stamp Set. Seaside Sticker Set. Colouring in Sheets. Bag of Treasures Bag. Ocean Activity Book. Strawberries and Cream Rock Lollypop. Handpicked Shell off a Greek Beach.
Hi and welcome to my blog all my friends, and visitors. Thank you so much for your visit, and your fab comments you make on my work. I very much appreciate your time spent visiting me. Today I have a card I made for my brother in law's Birthday last week. Now I think this is a CAS card, and as my regular friends will know, I don't very often make one of these type of cards, but I was a bit pushed for time. So this was thrown together rather rapidly I'm afraid. This is a 8"x8" size card, made from PMD A3 white card. The topper is a Hunkydory Topper from thier decoupage pad. I used the embossing folder Beautiful Words by Teresa Collins, and inked it with Tea Dye DI, before embossing it. The paper is a free download from Crafters Companion. I added some stickles to the sea, and gold stickles to the lighthouse. Nimbus items used on this are the topper, and the embossing folder. I also used up some Snippets to mount my topper onto, and to create the banner inside. So off I go to join both these wonderful challenges again. Thank you again fro your visit. Lots of crafty love. JENNY. I would like to enter these into the following challenges. http://pixiescraftyworkshop.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/pixies-snippets-playground-week-141.html http://www.djkardkreations.com/2014/09/nbus-challenge-2-here-we-go.html
Oh I Do Like To Beside The Seaside A perfect print for the beach lover! Pop on in your beach hut, or just anywhere in your home.
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Another exclusive collaboration between The Store Collective & Fourth House Candle Co. This candle has been created for our popup store by the sea in Margate on the Kent coast - featuring the words OH I DO LIKE TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE. Available in the perfect nautical scent - sea salt & sage The detail... 210g / 45 hours burn time100% natural vegan wax made from soy beans.Wood wick UK made and individually handpoured About the designer... The founder of The Fourth House Candle Company's passion for candles began at a young age. From childhood memories of making colour dipped candles in Cornwall during the summer holidays to her first weekend job working at the local candle shop it's no surprise she headed back in this direction after a 15 year career in buying. On a mission to create something that would bring people joy whilst being environmentally friendly and eco-conscious, her brand is about doing good and feeling good. Every component is considered, everything is sourced as locally as possible and all elements recycled / recyclable and vegan. FHCC's clean burning soy wax candles are made with premium quality vegan fragrances and FSC certified wood wicks. Read more
"Oh I do like to be beside the seaside" digital print. Printable wall art. Perfect for a house warming gift. Digital download - this listing is for the digital files so that you can print yourself, either at home or via any online or local printing service. Files included are in A2, A3, A4 and A5 size suitable for printing wall art or even your own greeting cards. When you place your order you will receive an email from Etsy with a download link for the files, or you can also find the download link in the purchases section of your etsy account. These files are licenced for personal use only. resale is not permitted.
Happy ThursdayThanks for popping in.Here’s another step by step project for you to try....I am on a roll this week!Actually, I have had a lot on my mind, and the arty interludes have been like a real
Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside digital A4 wall art print which would make a wonderful addition to any room in your home.
