…FUN IN THE SUN!!

27 August 2019

Hello everyone!
So I’m back to work this week after two fabulous weeks on holiday with my family. We stayed in a camping site called “le Bois De Valmarie” which is on the outskirts of the small seaside town of Argeles Sur Mer, just south of Perpignan and on the med. The town and surrounding area is nestled nicely between the sea and the foothills of the Pyrenees about 30 mins drive from the Spanish border in the Catalan region.

The resort itself is made up of euro camp style static vans and has a fantastic swimming pool with 4 waterslides and two pools. Large enough to keep the children entertained and small enough so that we can always see where they are and what they are up to. With swimming every day the children’s confidence and ability improved dramatically over the fortnight. Days tend to blur into one and you forget timings, stresses and what day of the week it even is. We cooked fresh fish on the barbeque, ate out and went on some great day trips.

We got up very early one morning and drove 2 hours down across the Spanish border to Barcelona to see the Sagrada Familia and to take the cable car up to MontJuic. The views at the top were amazing and the children enjoyed seeing the large cannons at the top of the castle.

We also took a shark boat to another medieval town called Colliour. The children loved going on this boat and were thrilled to see the jet skis bombing around us and from my point of view, the scenery in that area is stunning.

The town of Colliour is beautiful and sympathetic to its original look with shops and cafes but the architecture is subtle and it still looks like a medieval town. The castle is great fun with dark passageways, high towers and lots to explore.

In the hot sunny climate I was very aware of looking after my skin, we all want to come home from holiday with a great tan to make our colleagues jealous but at the same time it is important to be aware of the harm the sun can do. At the practice we will soon be launching the Alumier skin care range. I have been using a few of the products and have started to see improvements already. They are medical grade and can help with rosacea, ageing, acne and many other skin complaints. Keep a look out for our launch date where you can come for a consultation and see how Alumier can improve and help care for your skin.

I hope you all enjoy the last week of the summer holidays! I’ll be back soon, Jo

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I recently visited Briars Dental Practice in Newbury and had a truly excellent experience. From the moment I walked in, the receptionist greeted me warmly and made me feel welcome. The hygienist who saw me prior to my appointment with the dentist was very thorough and gave me some great advice on how to keep my teeth healthy.I was then seen by Richard, one of the dentists at the practice, and I have to say that he and his nurse were fantastic. They put me at ease throughout the whole procedure, were extremely professional and caring, and made sure that I was comfortable at all times. I was also impressed by their attention to detail and their willingness to take the time to answer all of my questions.In fact, I was so pleased with my experience that I would also like to mention another dentist named Richard who saw me previously. He too was excellent, very thorough and professional, and I felt very well taken care of during my appointments with him.Overall, I can't recommend Briars Dental Practice highly enough. The staff are all so friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and they really go above and beyond to make sure that their patients are well looked after. If you're looking for a great dental practice in Newbury, look no further than Briars.

Beatrice Andreea

12:07 11 May 23

Thank you for a wonderful experience, I am a coward when it comes to the dentist, Mr Nick French, put me at ease, and has the patience of a Saint. I would also say the dental nurse was I lovely lady who let me crush her hand while I was having my injections. I give Briars Dental Centre 10 out of 10, and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Jan Hamments

19:11 29 Jun 23

I had a hygienist appointment with Jo and her nurse, Suzanne. It was the first time I’d tried GBT and found the experience much more comfortable than usual. Jo and Suzanne really put me at ease and made sure I was happy throughout the treatment. It was good being able to clearly see the areas which I needed to improve on brushing and Jo gave me great tips. Would highly recommend

Lauren Jade

16:52 19 Jun 23

After such a positive experience today with Richard I thought it only fair to delete my previous review. I am a very nervous patient and not ashamed to say I cried before my appointment. Richard and his lovely dental nurse were so understanding and treated me with kindness and empathy. Richard explained everything to me and allowed me to go at my pace. All options for my next appointment were explained to me and I now have trust in Richard that I feel I will not need full sedation. I was in alot of pain prior to my appointment today along with an enormous amount of anxiety. Richard even explained to me how to breathe when having treatment- no other dentist has ever explained that to me before!Thank you again Richard and to your lovely dental nurse.

Mary Lovelock

15:03 24 Apr 23

I had my consultancy appointment with Chelsea today who looked after me very well. She was very friendly and easy to talk to and explained everything to me very nicely. And also answered all of my questions and made me feel at ease today and for future appointments. It was nice to meet you, and thank you.Glenn.

Glenn Cooper

22:20 23 May 23

I recently had to visit Richard Lineker as I'd broken a tooth.He and his lovely nurse Agata made me feel comfortable and explained what treatment I needed.They work extremely well as a team andmy treatment was painless.

Pauline Preston

13:59 12 Jul 23

Wanted to share my mother's thoughts of recent experience visiting Jo Craig hygienist."Jo was attentive , caring gentle and thorough today.I came out feeling fresh and motivated.Well looked after also by her lovely nurse Jenny."Angela Shaw.

Suzanne Hendry

11:03 21 Jul 23

I am very pleased with the treatment I received. After another dentist had told me the tooth had to be extracted, Mr Fady Khoury managed to save the tooth. The procedure was carried out in a very efficient and professional manner and I am very happy with the outcome.

Terence Marshall

16:03 24 Jul 23

Had an appointment with Chelsea today and it went very very well. Had my scans and photos done for Invisalign, which can be a bit awkward but she made it a comfortable experience. She was very friendly, welcoming, put me at ease and asked if I had any overall questions at that stage of the process. She was knowledgeable and explained everything I asked about. It's my first time at this clinic so I'm looking forward for my second appointment to discuss treatment. Great first impression from the moment I stepped through the door! Thanks!

Diana

11:01 31 Jul 23

A very happy customer! I had quite a lot of crooked and misaligned teeth so Victoria introduced me to Invisalign. She carefully created a program to give me the smile I wanted. In the end it took longer than we had expected but Victoria very diligently took me through every step of the process and she didn’t compromise on any part of the process to ensure I got the smile and teeth alignment we both wanted. A huge thank you to her and her assistant Jen who made every effort to make me feel comfortable throughout. Highly recommended.San