Author Archives: Angela Amess

About Angela Amess

Amateur photographer, part time blogger and lover of the English countryside.

The Ben 20 September 2019: Fun Facts

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Angela Amess

Friday I did something that I never imagined attempting, let alone completing – I climbed the highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis, via the mountain trail. I will be writing a more detailed blog on this once I … Continue reading →

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Not at all jaded: 35 years and counting (my blessings)

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Angela Amess

Is it wrong that, as I have worked on  this blog, I have come to the conclusion that the list of skills for a successful marriage are more akin to those in a job description? Having recently celebrated our jade … Continue reading →

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Will I be as hard as snails? 2

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Angela Amess

It has been some time since my last update and a lot has happened….. Continue reading →

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Have you forgotten how to KISS? 

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Angela Amess

A few tips for simplifying language in the work place Continue reading →

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Will I be as Hard as Snails?

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Angela Amess

Those of you that know me relatively well, know I love my country walks, yet in December last year I registered for the Hard as Snails run for June 2017 – yes you read correctly………A RUN! Why In short, I need … Continue reading →

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Just write

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Angela Amess

I have set myself a challenge-to see if I can write a blog in half an hour, proof read and post it on the same day. No time to think about a subject, exactly what to write or how to … Continue reading →

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Leadership Skills: Developing others

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Angela Amess

Leadership skills: the importance of supporting the personal development of others. Continue reading →

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Language matters: choose your words carefully

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Angela Amess

I had the privilege of being Grammarian on Tuesday at Guildford Speakers Club – A role that does not come naturally to me. I expect there will be grammatical errors on this page. As with many of my passions, in … Continue reading →

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On a cold and frosty morning

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Angela Amess

The frost was determined to make a real entrance yesterday and was still evident at midday. We went for a stroll over the fields, through local woodland and onto a lovely country pub. Coat, hat and gloves kept out the … Continue reading →

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Time for change

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Angela Amess

We all reach times in our life when we feel the need to change direction or focus, well this is such a time. Keen to continue my compliance profession, which I love because there is never time to get bored; … Continue reading →

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