Allison Frend

@WokChic How fab they share a birthday!!!

Happy 46th birthday to my oldest son, Andrew, holding his newborn, Kieran who is 22 today! Born on his dad’s 24th birthday. Where has the time gone?

@WokChic Omg so sorry!!! I was terrified for years after a terrible attack when I was 5 -and only got him at 45 cos I felt so sorry for him - sold on fb by his owner - lives his best life here

@allisonf70 Oops! You weren’t to know, but I have a huge dog phobia. Terrify me! 😳😳🥺

Angus is sleeping sleeping in the bath every night. This was him at 4am - he doesn’t care if I put the light on or take pics!

@WokChic While I look here’s a throwback to my wfh days and my best company!

@allisonf70 They’re funny little things aren’t they! Send me a pic of Max if you like x

@WokChic Wu try to find!

@WokChic @Bytor14 One of my favourite wines!

@Bytor14 I went off Villa Maria, but have just opened a Villa Maria Blush. It’s lovely if you fancy giving it a go x

@beanz2809 Buses running in time (a miracle!) so main roads ok Jill

What’s the actual main roads like……supposed to be going into Newcastle tonight!?

@WokChic Snowed all morning here!

Bitterly cold this morning. Busy Saturday ahead and also have hair appointment this afternoon. Taking Z home. Nice couple of days with him. Will drive him back over the moors - he loves it there. Likes to run around in the wind! OTD 2023

@WokChic @jjmmli Look forward to the updates!

@allisonf70 @jjmmli Can’t wait to get my hands on him x

Let's see your cute friend🐈

@WokChic Definitely!

@allisonf70 Another time x

Son’s on his way back up North, from working in Reading, for his dad’s party. He’s much better today, has had that rotten flu. Daughter and family had it last week. We’ve been avoiding mingling this week tbh! Can’t wait until tomorrow night!

@WokChic @jjmmli He’s a beauty ❤️

@jjmmli Our new kitten. We’re picking him up on Sunday. Calling him Angus. He steps into some big shoes, our lovely never forgotten Vera

@WokChic Ahh that’s so kind of you, and so sorry I can’t take you up on that,genuinely x

@allisonf70 Why not join us Alison? Would be lovely to see you x

@My_Metro Morning are there any trains going from regent centre to central station?

Good morning. Today is the first day of our 5 day Major Line Closure. No trains will run between Airport and Regent Centre in both directions. For more information and replacement bus information please see nexus.org.uk/metro/updates?…

Suicide. I'm choosing to be deliberately blunt and provocative in this post because it's necessary. Government, charities, football clubs are all pushing water up a hill in highlighting what is undoubtedly a major health crisis. You take a rope. You put it up in a garage or a tree nearby or far away. You're thinking about every loved one you'll leave behind as you put that rope around your neck. Then you drop. Some are decapitated. Some aren't. All are found by someone who has a lifetime of trauma that will never leave them. A son. A daughter. A brother. A sister. A mother. A father. I know 2 men who hung themselves. One was found by his Mom. One was found by his brother. Neither have recovered fully. 20 and 30 years on. A life sentence for people who were already worrying, terrified their loved one may do something. So just visualise the above and ask, "is there another way"? A segway for a moment. I do a few Q&A's every year. Tales of yesterday with a 99% male audience of my age group. After the stories and fun, my last question back to the audience is.. "Hands up if you struggle with a mental health issue". Nobody ever puts a hand up. Despite 1 in every 3 of 500 attendees statistically struggling. "Ah, nobody, that's fucking brilliant! Well I do! ". I then graphically tell people, stunned into silence about how a rope around my neck in the middle of nowhere jolted me to go home and cry like a baby to my Mom. After the Q&A has finished, something always happens. I'll be chatting to a few guys, saying bye and one by one, men will come over and whisper " I struggle". Or my mailbox the next day will have 30 emails from guys, their partners or kids saying " Dad/Uncle /Brother was there last night and what you said hit them hard". And that's how some people realise that it's time to speak to a pal or family member or even rant to me in an email. It works, I often get a follow up email a year or 6 later saying that they took responsibility for their suicidal feelings and are now flying. Humans are programmed to want to live, to have families and to keep the species growing and thriving. So for a human to want to short circuit that desire isn't normal, and it should never be spoken of as normal. It's the ultimate red flag. If you suspect your mate, Dad, Brother, Uncle is struggling mentally, they deserve your intervention. They deserve a " are you OK, please tell me what's up". They deserve an opportunity to get past wanting to hang a rope over a tree or in a garage and slowly struggle until they die and you find them. If you've been there and trust me I have plenty, then you'll know that text out of the blue, or a footie mate or one of your kids asking jow you are can open the curtains to some sunshine. Because when suicide is your only answer, the room is already dark, and you can't see a way out. So please, fucking pretty please, ask that husband, Dad, Uncle, Cousin, footie pal TODAY how they are. You may be shocked what comes back but extremely glad that you asked. For those who struggle, you're not alone.

@WokChic Glad all went well!

Surgeon popped in. Said partial replacement was the right option. Cartilage on the tibia was completely worn, meniscus was torn, all removed, great news is that my kneecap and other side all intact and perfect condition! So chuffed!

@neheritagelib @r_renforth If you follow the life of Reilly - autism & us on fb Christine’s son loves buses & I’m sure has had a similar visit so may well have contacts

Hi all! VERY cheeky request. So, my little daughter LOVES buses. We often take her to the bus stop a little early so she can see them all go past and she gets proper hyped up at the bells and the wheels in motion. She also has extra needs, so can struggle in really busy spaces. I don’t suppose anyone on Tyneside has connections with the bus companies for us to visit a bus depot around December time for her birthday? I would be forever indebted! @StagecoachNE @gonortheast @arrivanortheast

@WokChic Looks amazing!

Day 11. Doors and full length windows in. There is going to be a partition wall to the left, that will be the garden shed, accessed by the solid door. The other side through patio doors, Zachary’s studio. The rubber roof is laid out to settle. Dunno how they got it up there!

This summer, we’re offering £3 tickets for anyone on Universal Credit. Bring up to 5 others at the same price -that’s just £18 for a group of 6. 🗓️ 19 July–31 August It’s part of our commitment to making science more accessible for everyone. life.org.uk/who-we-are/lat…

Great opportunity 👇