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In this issue: Chair Report BLC Events What is For Dinner? Past BLC Events HR and Health Articles Crossword and Wordsearch Non BLC Events CHAIR REPORT September has been an important month for the BLC, with our Annual General Meeting taking place on 10 September. I would like to thank everyone who helped organise the AGM and everyone who took part, including the representatives of our four nominated charities who joined us to present their organisations to members. Following

Whether you live alone; as a family; in a shared house etc., either you are asked the question or you ask yourself the question … “What is for dinner?” I don’t know about you - our members - but this question always gives me the fear of dread! One of my children may have suddenly developed an allergy to gluten or decides they are now vegetarian. This happened overnight so the weekly shop that I did on Sunday doesn’t include anything that they want! If you have young children,

Sometimes in midlife, you realise that you are the age your parents were when their health issues started showing up and you wonder, is that going to be me? You might eat reasonably well, move your body, sleep well enough, and still have blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar shifting underneath all of it. None of these things tend to announce themselves. There aren’t always symptoms, but things might be changing in the background while you get on with your life, feeling

In this issue: Membership Renewal BLC Events What is For Dinner? Past BLC Events HR and Health Articles Money Matters Crossword and Wordsearch Non BLC Events CHAIR REPORT September is such an inspiring month. It feels like a second beginning, a chance to look with fresh eyes at the year ahead. That’s why our AGM falls in September.As detailed in our Summer Newsletter, this year’s Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at 19:00 at Luxembourg B

In this issue: Membership Renewal BLC Events Recipe Corner Past BLC Events HR and Health Articles Money Matters Crossword and Wordsearch Summer Reads Membership Year - 1st June 2026 to 31st December 2026 Cost: €25 for full membership or online. Membership Application inside, download from http://www.blc.lu/membership/application-form/ or email membership@blc.lu Publishing Deadlines The deadline for the September newsletter: 16 August 2026 Please be sure that all articles, adv

Why more adults are starting to recognise this in themselves and how you can support yourself if this resonates. You sit down to reply to an email that should take five minutes. Instead, you make tea, tidy something that didn’t need tidying, scroll on your phone, start another task, and somehow never send the email at all. Then later, you spend three hours deeply focused on something else and forget to eat, drink, or move. Sound familiar? As a nurse and health coach, I increa

In this issue: Membership Renewal BLC Events Recipe Corner Past BLC Events HR and Health Articles Money Matters Crossword and Wordsearch Things to do in Luxembourg in June Podcasts Non-BLC Events Classifieds It’s Time to Renew Your Membership! For 2026, The British Ladies Club Membership year runs from 1st June 2026 to 31st December. For this period the cost is €25 for both printed and online membership. Please transfer the appropriate fees to the following account: BCEE IBAN

This month we have a slightly more complicated (but not difficult) May recipe. Give it a try, I don’t think you will be disappointed. Keeps well if you don’t eat in one afternoon. Ingredients: Blueberry Sauce • 1 teaspoon cornstarch/cornflower • 2 teaspoons lemon juice (or water) • 1 cup (140g) fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw) • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar Flling • 1 can full-fat sweetened condensed milk • 90ml lemon juice (about 2 lemons) • 1 teaspoon liemon zest (

In this issue: BLC Events Where Are They Now? BLC Survey - Reminder Recipe Corner Past BLC Events HR and Health Articles Book Review Crossword Podcasts Classifieds Chair Report Spring has been a lively and energising period for the Club, with a great mix of social events and new initiatives coming together. It’s really rewarding to see such a high level of engagement across our activities - considering the work that goes on behind the scenes. We closed March on a real high wi

Three little words that immediately get your attention…Easy, Quick, Delicious. When time is not your friend, throw these simple ingredients together into a loaf tin and in less than an hour from start to finish, you have yourself a very nice afternoon tea, or lunchbox snack. Ingredients: 3 eggs 150g sugar 100ml vegetable oil (I don’t recommend using olive oil for this recipe) 150g plain / Greek yogurt pinch of Salt 1tsp vanilla extract 200g plain flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powde

Here is a great chocolate cake recipe for all occasions. As Easter is drawing closer, I’d incorporate chocolate or sugar eggs into the decorations. INGREDIENTS 265g plain all purpose flour55g cocoa powder, unsweetened (do not use Nesquick!) 11/2 tsp baking powder 11/2 tsp baking soda (bi-carb soda) 440g white sugar 1 tsp salt 2 eggs (55-65g each) 1 cup milk (low or full fat) 125ml vegetable oil (or canola) 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water For chocolate buttercream fr

In this issue: April Events New - Money Matters BLC Events BLC Survey Recipe Corner Past BLC Events HR and Health Articles Podcasts AGM CHAIR REPORT As we move into the spring months, I would like to share a few updates on the many activities and initiatives currently underway within the Club. I am happy to say that we have now added a new finance column. Following the introduction of the HR feature last month, we felt it was important to continue expanding the range of topic

Good morning, Pancake Lovers! There’s nothing quite like the smell of pancakes wafting through the house on a lazy weekend morning. Today I’m sharing my secret recipe for the fluffiest buttermilk pancakes you’ll ever taste. Perfectly golden, light, and tender, these pancakes are sure to become a family favorite. Let’s get flipping! INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose/plain flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cu

A summer inspired recipe that comes from the lovely Australian baker, Julie Goodwin. This slice is a great one to cook with kids – it’s a simple melt-and-mix recipe that little hands can really get involved with. Ingredients: 250g salted butter, chopped2 cups (430g) caster sugar4 eggs1½ cups (225g) plain flour1 cup (85g) moist coconut flakes2 lemons, zested and juicedicing sugar and double cream, for serving Method: Preheat oven to 180*C fan-forced. Grease and line a 20 x 30

Margaritas are usually associated with summertime when the weather is warm, but this cranberry margarita recipe proves that doesn’t have to be the case. This cooler-weather margarita infused with a tangy and sweet cranberry simple syrup is the perfect drink to make you transition from summer into autumn. Ingredients: 1 cup cranberry simple syrup * 1 cup tequila, divided1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 medium limes)icecoarse-grained s

Data suggests that over the past several decades, we have been getting less and less sleep. Work takes priority in many people’s lives, which means that social and family life is reduced to late evenings and weekends. Sleep, for many, seems like a luxury that few can afford. In our performance-centred world, sleeping may even be seen as a sign of laziness and weakness. At the same time, many really want to sleep, but for many reasons both external (e.g. noise disturbance) or

As spring approaches, bringing with it a bloom of life and colour, along comes allergy season for many. Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as hay fever, affects a significant portion of the population, presenting an array of symptoms that can dampen the spirit of this beautiful season. Understanding the nature of spring allergies, their triggers, and effective management strategies can greatly improve quality of life during these months. What are Spring Allergies? Spring aller

I have recently been delivering some workshops on menstrual health and thought it might be a good topic to share in the newsletter. Take a moment to think back to your first period. What was that experience like? Were you prepared, or did it come as a surprise? Many of us begin this journey with limited knowledge and surrounded by stigma. Half of the world’s population will menstruate, yet conversations around menstrual health remain shrouded in stigma and misinformation. Men

We’re surrounded by big health promises on social media; 30-day transformations, clean eating resets, total lifestyle overhauls. The message is often all-or-nothing, but the reality is that most lasting health improvements come from tiny, repeatable shifts, not major reinventions. As a health coach and nurse, I’ve seen how the smallest behaviour changes, when done consistently can create surprisingly meaningful results. You don’t need perfect discipline but rather gentle, dai

Making Sense of Weight Loss Options : The truth about GLP-1 medications, side effects, and proven strategies you can start today. I hope this newsletter finds you well. In this issue, I thought I would share some information about a topic that is making headlines: GLP-1 receptor agonist medications for weight loss, including Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro. As a nurse and a health coach, I think it’s important to understand these treatments and how they might affect your health