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Cutting grass

Lauren said:
Anything where I am using my arms lots / lifting will send me plummeting. Even if I'm having a stubborn high day, the moment I start moving boxes around or pushing a hoover around, my BG will drop. However walking or general cardio doesn't have the same effect, which I find very interesting.
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You should take up church bell ringing then as that involves lots of up and down with your arms as well as going up and down spiral staircases.
 
Leadinglights said:
I have been doing it for nearly 60 years but the steps are definitely more challenging with very dodgy knees. But it is great fun and you get to see some amazing places.
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My MIL used to be very involved in bell ringing (is the correct term 'campinology'?) She said it was incredibly rewarding and a beautiful experience. I am tempted!
 
Lauren said:
My MIL used to be very involved in bell ringing (is the correct term 'campinology'?) She said it was incredibly rewarding and a beautiful experience. I am tempted!
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People tend to refer to it as bell ringing, campanology being more the theoretical aspect of it. It keeps the mind active learning new things and is very social. People of all ages and walks of life are ringers, I think the youngest I have come across was 7 and the oldest 94. You can go anywhere and be immediately accepted into a group of ringers.
 
Leadinglights said:
People tend to refer to it as bell ringing, campanology being more the theoretical aspect of it. It keeps the mind active learning new things and is very social. People of all ages and walks of life are ringers, I think the youngest I have come across was 7 and the oldest 94. You can go anywhere and be immediately accepted into a group of ringers.
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Fantastic. I'll have to have a look around.
 
Lauren said:
Fantastic. I'll have to have a look around.
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Most churches would welcome you (and your 7 year old) as learners, us ringers are all getting older and it will only be if more of the younger generation take it up that it will continue into the future. Many churches struggle to get enough to ring regularly and many support a number of churches in their area. I'm sure you would be very welcome when the time is right for you.
I think I actually rang on the day before I gave birth to my daughter (many years ago).
I see you live in Poole, there is a heavy ring of 10 bells but also a nice light ring of 6 bells which would be a good place to learn.
My daughter did her obstetric rotation at Poole when she was at med school, a few years ago now.
 
Leadinglights said:
Most churches would welcome you (and your 7 year old) as learners, us ringers are all getting older and it will only be if more of the younger generation take it up that it will continue into the future. Many churches struggle to get enough to ring regularly and many support a number of churches in their area. I'm sure you would be very welcome when the time is right for you.
I think I actually rang on the day before I gave birth to my daughter (many years ago
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I think I actually rang on the day before I gave birth to my daughter (many years ago).

That is dedication
 
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