Hayley

NHS Enthusiast, Family Girl, Disney Nerd, Lover of the Outdoorsy world
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walter Disney

[Hayley @MrsN28]

@Everton @MichaelNiccolls

[Everton @Everton]

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[Hayley @MrsN28]

@PhilSledge

[Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder]

Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻

In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year.

Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it.

*****

"I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.

My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found.

At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me.

At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul.

At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being.

At 80, I took up watercolour painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible.

Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever.

I’m writing this to tell you something simple:

Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.

Let these years ahead be your TREASURE YEARS.

You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless.

You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours.

With love and gentleness,

Patricia Routledge

*****

Once more, rest in peace. 🤍

[Hayley @MrsN28]

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[Hayley @MrsN28]

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[David Hammond @davehammond76]

Knowing the fabulous team that people will join in this role, if you are wondering whether to apply, you definitely should!

[Hayley @MrsN28]

#Panorama :Can the NHS be fixed..
An excellent look at the value of a Hospital at Home Service and Virtual Consultations.
Would love to see one for GPs,DNs and Community Primary Care services to showcase their excellent work &highlight the importance of patients self care #NHS

[Hayley @MrsN28]

https://t.co/O7itr6EhWG

[Angela Rayner @AngelaRayner]

“Do you work in business?"

"No, I'm homeless. I'm a homeless person."

Excruciating.

[Asda @asda]

You can’t miss Buddy at Asda this Christmas… 🎄 Hit the like button for an Elfstatic surprise! #SpreadingChristmasCheer #ChristmasCheer #AsdaChristmas2022

[I said what I said 🇵🇸🕊️🐝 @byewig1921]

I'm done!! no 2nd cost of living payment yet, £1.22 left on the emergency on the electric, I now won't be able to run my dialysis machine until payday!
Octs price hikes have killed me, I'm using £10 a day just on electric compared to £2 a day this time last year!

[National Fire Chiefs Council @NFCC_FireChiefs]

If you are using fewer rooms to save on heating, make sure there's space around heaters, open fires and candles to reduce the risk of a fire in your home.
#StayFireSafe

[Hayley @MrsN28]

@Cosmo_jkxl Don't give the little rat the time of day, be the bigger person. Sending my thoughts to the communities that have been devastated by this horrific incident xx

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

“The King has asked me to become Prime Minister because this nonsense has gone on long enough.”

[Alan McGuinness @Alan_McGuinness]

My son has lived through four chancellors, three home secretaries, two prime ministers and two monarchs.

He's four months old.

[Hayley @MrsN28]

@SsPeterPaulSch @BBCLiveLessons Fantastic ❤️

[NHS @NHSuk]

Contact your GP practice if you are experiencing any of these signs and symptoms of lung cancer.

It’s probably nothing serious, but it could be a sign of cancer. If it is cancer, finding it early makes it more treatable and can save lives: https://t.co/hivbfrsuIl

[Hayley @MrsN28]

@lucythom58 @Annej747 @MeghanSans @ilse40024804 Made me chuckle 😊

[Hayley @MrsN28]

@thetinysir This creased me 😂😂

[Hayley @MrsN28]

@npo_speechie Never explain yourself chick ❤️