Diane Chapman

[Stefan Moore ★ @2StefanMoore]

A final piece of advice from Holly Butcher - written the day before she passed away from cancer at just 27:

“It’s a strange thing knowing you’re going to die young.

At 26, I thought I had time…
To fall in love.
Start a family.
Grow old.

But cancer doesn’t care about plans.

Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day is a gift, not a guarantee.

I’m not writing this to scare you. I’m writing to remind you: really live.

Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body- move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.

Go outside.
Look at the sky.
Feel the sun.
Just be.

Spend less time chasing “stuff” - more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.

Laugh more.
Write a note.
Tell someone you love them.

Complain less.
Give more.
Helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.

Be present.
Put your phone down.
Show up - really show up.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.

Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.

And please - donate blood. I wouldn’t have had that extra year without it. And that year gave me memories I’ll hold close… forever.

Thank you for reading this.
Live your life well.

And maybe… we’ll meet again someday.”

Holly 🩷

Repost & share Holly’s important advice. ❤️

[Leeds Hospitals Charity @LDShospcharity]

WE HAVE DONE IT!

We’re thrilled to announce here at Seacroft Hospital that we reached our £6.8 million target for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND! 🌟

Together, we can continue to make a difference to people living with MND in our region 💜
@LeedsHospitals

[Dan Walker @mrdanwalker]

13 years ago ❤️

Maybe today is a right time to reach out to that friend or text that mate who you think might be struggling.

#GarySpeed

[Books Are My Bag @booksaremybag]

✨📚 Happy #BookshopDay! 📚✨

#ChooseBookshops today and celebrate all the ways they make a difference to our local communities.

🎨: @sophyhenn

[Agam Jung @AgamJung]

Rob and I had discussed that the story of The rugby legend and his Indian neurologist would surely positively impact race relations🌺To all those with anger within, irrespective of colour/ religion etc: just take a deep breath, go home to your loved ones..life is too short…🧡

[J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling]

‘Someone with a DSD cannot help the way they were born but they can choose not to cheat; they can choose not to take medals from women; they can choose not to cause injury.’ ✍️ @suzanne_moore
https://t.co/p6Qdb4lXcx

[Diane Chapman @DianesCake]

@ce_windmill Oh wow, that’s so lovely. Shows what an amazing teacher you are . I know you will be sorely missed by J & you have definitely helped him develop his artistic flare. Thank you for all the care, support & time you have given both my boys over the years 💛💚 #bestartteacher

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

Jimmy's family and the whole of Lord's rise to applaud a true legend of the game 🥰

They don't make 'em like Jimmy Anderson anymore ❤️

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

Jimmy Anderson's final ever Test wicket, set to the Titanic music - because why not? 😭

[Diane Chapman @DianesCake]

Next Sat I am doing 73km #UltraChallenge for #alzheimerssociety.
If you want to help us get to the finish line (probably early hours Sun 🙈💤) please follow the link below, even if you can only spare the price of a coffee every £1 counts. https://t.co/YLDHIofW5P

[Diane Chapman @DianesCake]

@MrsAmyHemy @OneGlobalOcean @WindmillEco @Windmill_CE_Sch So sad seeing all that rubbish on our beaches but well done girls for helping make a difference 🙌

[Andy - Burley Banksy @theburleybanksy]

Christ , if we ever needed an incentive to beat Southampton.

[Diane Chapman @DianesCake]

@ce_windmill They are ace, well done Mrs Smithson again, the best art teacher🥰, J was very proud of his yesterday & it went to
sleep with him(sssh) x

[Diane Chapman @DianesCake]

@ce_windmill These are brilliant & such an important subject to be campaigning about & helping the kids understand too, they are the future & got to help us change.

[Diane Chapman @DianesCake]

@ce_windmill Wow these all look brilliant & lovely to see them so engrossed doing it xx

[Diane Chapman @DianesCake]

@KirstyBlakeley @Lovellstacey #bookworm

[Heart Books @HeartBookDeals]

Book Competition!

APRIL #Giveaway

Win a blind date with a book and a cool bookmark!

To enter:

RT this post.
Tag a #bookworm pal.
Follow us (if you’re not already)!

That’s it! UK only. #comp ends Sunday 14/04. #winner picked at random. Go, go, go!
#BookTwitter

[Tracy Fenton @Tr4cyF3nt0n]

#GiveawayAlert #competition
To celebrate the upcoming publication of Nicci French latest book
Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter, I have 10 hardback copies to give away. All you need to do is follow me, retweet this post, and comment below *UK ONLY

[Heart Books @HeartBookDeals]

📚Competition time📚

Win a copy of MINE https://t.co/JGFjOg1fFu by Kelly Florentia, a bar of chocolate, and a stunning Just One More Chapter bookmark.

To enter:
RT this post
Follow us
Tag a #bookish pal.

That’s it! UK only. #comp ends Sunday 4th Feb #winner picked at random.

[The Piece Hall @ThePieceHall]

The making of Halifax. https://t.co/PXomk90pdC via @MailOnline