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Body Positive, Cardiff (Caerdydd) (2026)

23/09/2026

A VICTORIAN LETTERBOX IN THE MIDDLE OF A TRAIL… AND A STEAM TRAIN GOING PAST? 👀🚂🍂

Where else in South Wales are you going to find THAT plus a mental health free reset!

📍 Merthyr Tydfil Pontsticill Reservoir

Look closely at this old, battered letterbox built into the stone wall and you'll see the V R cypher Victoria Regina meaning it dates back to the reign of Queen Victoria. (Thanks Google 👀)

It's been out of service for years. The doors have gone, but a reminder of our past..🌿📮

But this is exactly why I love exploring South Wales.

5 miles of trails. Waterfalls. Woodland. Victorian history. And the sound of a steam train in the valley. 🚂.. (which I've booked for Christmas ⛄!)

And yes… it's autumn 🍂 and I'm STILL getting in the waterfall. 10 minutes in the cold water. Easy. 🥶💦 Temperature has yet to drop I feel it's still warm!

I've been working harder on my strength training and I'm noticing it out on the trails stronger legs, better stamina.. even at 49!

Love this place 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🍁

23/09/2026

🍂 Autumn... Pontsticill Reservoir, Merthyr Tydfil 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🍁

My favourite season. My favourite place. And the perfect way to welcome the first day of autumn.

A 5-mile loop through Taf Fechan Forest, around the reservoir, trail running through the woods, stopping for a waterfall swim and taking it all in. 🌲🏃‍♀️💦

Re listen to the video you will hear the Brecon steam 🚂 train passing gave me goosebumps whilst I ran feeling free /destressed out in nature.

Right now the forest is still green… but I’m waiting. Waiting for the leaves to turn. 🍁 And visit all of South Wales forests for trail runs..

Save this for your autumn walk/run in South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

This is my season to reset. 🤎 Let it be yours.
📍 Pontsticill Reservoir
🌲 Taf Fechan Forest
🏃‍♀️ 5-mile loop
💦 Waterfall swim
🍁 Waiting for the leaves…

20/09/2026

Portland Bill Lighthouse, Dorset 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🔦🛟

First time EVER inside a lighthouse… and obviously I’m taking you with me! 🗼🌊

I’ve been to plenty of places with history, but I’ve never actually been inside a lighthouse before so this was a proper first for me.

We did the tour, climbed those narrow winding stairs, explored the lighthouse and learned all about the people who actually lived and worked here.

And this is the bit that blew my mind…

The current lighthouse was built in 1906 and was manned until 1996. That’s 90 years of lighthouse keepers living and working here, keeping that light going and helping guide ships through some seriously dangerous waters.

And then there’s the MASSIVE optic now displayed at the bottom of the tower which used to produce the famous light that guided vessels around Portland Bill and through the English Channel.

The waters around here are no joke either; the Portland Race is created by powerful tidal currents around the Bill and the Shambles.
And yes… I’m fully aware this might be a bit of a history geek-fest 😂

But I absolutely LOVE this stuff.

Standing inside somewhere where people lived, worked and carried out such an important job for generations just fascinates me.

And knowing that I’m standing in a place that was still being actively manned during my lifetime? 🤯

Then you look out at those waters and realise just how exposed this place is.

Oh, and Portland was also the sailing venue for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, so there’s another little piece of history attached to this coastline.
First lighthouse tour ✔️
History lesson ✔️
155-ish steps ✔️
Completely fascinated ✔️
Would absolutely do it again ✔️

Apparently I’m officially a lighthouse person now. 😂🗼but my love still remains with Castles !!

13/09/2026

📚 First time in Hay-on-Wye and I can’t believe I’ve never been before.

Known as the Town of Books, this little Welsh town genuinely feels like stepping into a storybook a bit like Hogsmeade, but Welsh. 🏰📚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

We came to explore, pick up some history books along the way and, most importantly, fulfil my little girl’s book obsession.

This is officially her favourite place ever. ❤️

And the history here is brilliant.

Hay’s story goes way beyond the books. Hay Castle has medieval roots dating back around 900 years, and the town has been caught up in battles, fires and the turbulent history of the Welsh Marches.

Then in the 1960s, Richard Booth transformed the town’s fortunes by opening a second-hand bookshop and encouraging other booksellers to follow. Hay became the world’s first Book Town and the independent bookshops became the heart of the place.

What I loved is that it still feels properly independent.

You don’t come here to find the usual big high-street chains. The town’s historic character is protected as a conservation area, and its independent shops are a huge part of what makes Hay what it is.

There are bookshops, antiques, little independent shops, galleries, cafés and food spots tucked into these old streets plus the famous gold telephone box

And of course Hay Festival helped take the town’s literary reputation worldwide, bringing huge names from the world of books and culture here, including Stephen Fry.

We also visited Hay Castle where you can access the grounds for free, and it’s right in the centre of town. The castle itself has had quite a life, including being badly damaged by fire and eventually restored for the public.

And for food Oscar’s is definitely worth a visit. 👌

I’m already wondering what this place looks like at Christmas.🎄and will return for sure.

Honestly, if you’ve never been, put Hay-on-Wye on your list.

A little Welsh town full of books, history, independent businesses and so much character.
And I got to experience it with my little bookworm. ❤️📚

Definitely my humble opinion the most beautiful town in South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

13/09/2026

So this is NOT the time to stop looking after your muscle.
It’s the time to get serious about it. 🔥
If you’re 40+, this is something I really want you to understand.

Perimenopause can begin in your 40s, sometimes earlier, and can last for several years. Hormonal changes can affect your periods, sleep, energy and how you feel.

💪 YOUR MIDLIFE FORMULA
🏋️‍♀️ STRENGTH TRAINING give your muscles a reason to stay.
🥩 PROTEIN make sure you’re eating enough consistently to support muscle.
💥 CREATINE can support strength and training performance.
🚶‍♀️ DAILY MOVEMENT keep walking and using your body.
🦴 BONE HEALTH resistance and weight-bearing exercise matter.
😴 RECOVERY sleep and recovery matter too.

And please stop making weight loss the only goal.
Muscle. Strength. Fitness. Bone health. Independence.
These matter.

And don’t dismiss everything as “just menopause”. If something concerns you, get it checked.

My WHY? ❤️
I’m an older mum with two young girls.
I want the strength to walk, run, climb and travel with them.

Save /Share or tag for your female friends to understand this!

Longevity is key 🗝️

31/08/2026

August, you’ve been a lot. ❤️Mum of two girls. Personal trainer. Perimenopause. Grief. Carer for my mum.. Movement. Memories. Real life.

This summer I’ve moved, trained, explored, travelled, laughed, eaten, run, rested and made memories with my girls.

I’ve spent less time on social media because this is real life and I want to be present for it.
My movement has been amazing. My nutrition? Could be sharper. My sleep? Definitely needs work.. blame hormones and music 🎶!!

I’m learning that at 49, and through perimenopause, I have to work with my body, not against it.
I’ve also had the heavy moments my third summer/birthday without my daddy, forever his little girl. 🌍❤️ And losing my music idol Dolly Parton has definitely left a little hole in my heart. “Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That” will forever be one of my favourites. 🎵

But no regrets.
Because summers are for LIVIN’. ☀️
Making memories. Getting outside. Moving your body. Being with the people you love. Saying yes to the adventures.
We only live once.
And now… September.
The reset. The plan. The focus.
28 September Feel Great in 8. 🔥

September is where we dial it back in and the best season of all Autumn 🍂/Fall .. Feel Great in 8 I'm coming for you.. DM ladies wish to join me x

Tinks x

30/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🌊 A morning exploring Portland and what an incredible place!

I started my run at Sandsfoot Castle, then headed along the Rodwell Trail, exploring the coastline and discovering so much history along the way.

🏰 Sandsfoot Castle built around 1542 by Henry VIII as part of his coastal defences.

🏅 The Olympic Rings at Portland Heights Portland was the sailing venue for the 2012 London Olympics.

⚓ Tom the Torpedo a reminder of Portland’s fascinating naval history.

🚁 The Royal Navy helicopter at the marina another piece of Portland’s incredible military and aviation past.

🏚️ Hardy Block at Castletown once Royal Navy accommodation, now a long-derelict landmark overlooking the harbour.

🏰 Portland Castle built by Henry VIII in 1539–40 to defend Portland Harbour.

⛓️ HM Prison The Verne originally built as a huge Victorian coastal fortress in the 1860s to protect Portland Harbour, before later becoming a prison.

And that’s just what I discovered on one morning! 😍

What an area! Portland has SO much history packed into one island castles, naval history, military defences, Olympic history, prisons and some absolutely stunning coastline.

And I got to explore it all on two feet! 🏃‍♀️❤️🌊

Definitely one of those runs where the miles fly by because there’s something interesting around every corner!

Sure I'll be asleep by 2pm after this 😂..

Now where shall I head this afternoon!! Any recommendations post below..

25/08/2026

DOLLY PARTON 👑✨ 💔 🇺🇸

Absolutely broken 💔💔💔 I honestly can’t believe you’re gone.

I’ve been such a huge fan of Dolly for so many years. I was lucky enough to see you live in Cardiff in 2011 on your Better Day World Tour one of those memories I will treasure forever. ❤️

I’ve collected your signed photo's over the years, official tour books and so many special Dolly memories over the years. I even bought the Little People, BIG DREAMS book about you for my littlest girls, so they could grow up knowing about the incredible woman you were. ❤️

I was even in the paper 2007 as one of the biggest Dolly superfans, and I couldn’t have been prouder. 🥹❤️

And when I was 5 months pregnant in LA 2014, I was determined to find your star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ⭐ and I did in boiling heat!!. Another special Dolly memory I’ll treasure forever.

My dream is still to go to Dollywood and Tennessee and I will ..

Your music, your positivity, your energy and everything you stood for made me fall in love with you. You weren’t just an artist I admired you became such a huge part of my life and created memories I’ll treasure forever.

I feel incredibly lucky to have had all those Dolly moments. 👑❤️ Play your music 🎵 with a saddened heart ❤️ now 😢

RIP, my beautiful Rhinestone Queen. 👑✨💔

Thank you for the music, the memories, the inspiration and for being unapologetically YOU.

You will never, ever be forgotten. ❤️

Dolly Parton a true legend, forever. 👑✨

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