by Holly Robson | Jun 5, 2025 | Top story - Love & community
Quickly nipping to the shops or even walking to the bottom of the garden to hang the washing out may seem as easy as breathing to most people; but for some, these are insurmountable obstacles that leave people trapped in their house. But the tireless effort of...
by Holly Robson | Jun 3, 2025 | Love & Community
Here at the Optimist we are celebrating Pride Month this June, and want to spotlight some LGBTQIA+ creators that we think you should be following. We also want to raise awareness for some LGBTQIA+ charities to help boost support for them, as well as promoting some...
by Holly Robson | May 30, 2025 | Offbeat
This was the question I asked pretty much everyone I know, and then asked them to send it to me. The results were both heart-warming and varied. It was amazing to me what people chose, and how honest and raw they were. It just goes to show that a photo can have so...
by Holly Robson | May 27, 2025 | Offbeat
There are just some days that are doomed from the start. When you can’t even say ‘Good Morning’ when greeting someone because it just feels so far from the truth. And whilst some bad days can be turned around and made into good ones, some are just unsalvageable. So at...
by Holly Robson | May 23, 2025 | Love & Community
A simple drive, a quick pub lunch, a trip to the seaside. To most, an everyday occurrence, nothing of note, a mundane day out. But to hospice patients, these are life-changing events, bringing joy and excitement to their final days. Every week, across the UK, ordinary...
