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May 28, 2020 By CoEL

An introduction to what brings me joy

“Whilst having a conversation with a colleague she noticed that my face lit up when I talked about a particular topic,” explains carer support worker Mags Bryan, “And so the idea of a daily invitation to share what brings us joy to mark Carers Week 2020 was born.”

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May 27, 2020 By CoEL

Monday: what brings me joy by Mags Bryan

I have a fairly large garden and although a challenge to keep on top of it, I am so grateful for this outdoor space to cultivate and nurture.

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May 26, 2020 By CoEL

Tuesday: what brings me joy by Emma Stewart

What brings me joy – the friendship and unconditional love a pet can give.

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May 25, 2020 By CoEL

Wednesday: what brings me joy by Shona Mathers

One of the things that brings me joy is a ‘normal’ Saturday morning when my ten year old son attends Edinburgh Young Musicians (EYM).

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May 25, 2020 By CoEL

Wednesday: what brings me joy by Linda Walker

These things remind me how good it is to be alive and how fortunate I am to live in East Lothian, where I can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature and forget for a moment the turmoil in the world around me…

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May 24, 2020 By CoEL

Thursday: what brings me joy by Jess Wade

The joy comes in when you realise that someone else took the time and trouble to leave you a message when they didn’t even know if or when you would be there, something to brighten your day and make you smile, and it invariably does.  

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May 23, 2020 By CoEL

Friday: what brings me joy by Claire Spiden

I love seeing the bees in my garden. During lockdown my family have been busy creating a new garden space and after a lot of hard work, it’s nearly done!

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May 22, 2020 By CoEL

Friday: what brings me joy by Jenny Swan

I usher at every concert I am physically able to manage – up to three a day! By the end of the ten days I feel like I’ve been wrapped up in a cosy blanket. This festival brings me so much joy!

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May 21, 2020 By CoEL

Carers’ contributions

As part of our “what brings me joy” series to mark Carers Week 2020 we invited carers to share any images of the things that gladden their hearts. Carer Jacki responded to our call with this inspiring story.

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