Latest statistics released by mental health charity Mind indicate that around 1 in 6 people report experiencing a mental health problem like anxiety in any given week in England.
Having trouble getting to/remaining asleep at night is a commonly-linked issue to this.
If this rings true to you or someone you know, then we’ve discovered a weighted anti-anxiety therapy blanket on Amazon and if the recent reviews from those suffering with stress and anxiety are anything to go by, then it’s definitely worth checking out.
The jaymag Anti Anxiety Weighted Blanket offers “great all-natural sleep” by providing a stimulation called ‘Deep Touch Pressure’ – which is also known as the feeling of being hugged.
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According to the product description on Amazon, the blanket “helps relieve anxiety, relax your mood, calm your body which promotes restful sleep [and] is ideal for anyone seeking a solution for loss of sleep and relaxation”.
Amazon / jaymag
It’s been described as a “wonderful sleep aid” and a “sense of security”.
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As weighted blankets are designed to be approximately 10% of the average person’s weight, it also comes in a range of weight options – 6.8kg, 7kg and 9kg – which are suitable for children, teenagers and adults, and the price does increase the heavier the blanket is.
The blanket is made with “premium 100% cotton fabric with high-density stitches, creating a soft and breathable warmth” and a filler of “hypo-allergenic non-toxic glass beads brings you the cooling pressure sensation”. The same weight pressure is spread evenly across the blanket which is said to “embrace your body perfectly for peaceful sleeping, reading, relaxing or meditating”.
After continuous use of the blanket for 3-7 days, the added weight will typically no longer be noticeable, but the benefits will remain the same.
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It’s retailing on Amazon at £62.99+ FREE delivery and it also has hundreds of positive reviews from plenty of satisfied customers over the years, so if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the buy or not, then it might be worth having a read of a few of those to help make your mind up.
It’s also listed as an Amazon’s Choice product too.
If a better nights sleep is what you’re after, then you can get your hands on the jaymag Anti Anxiety Weighted Blanket from Amazon here.
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Major headliner pulls out of Manchester Village Pride
Daisy Jackson
One of the Manchester Village Pride headliners has had to pull out of their scheduled appearance, just one day before the celebrations begin.
Nadine Coyle was supposed to be headlining the LGBTQ+ event on Friday 27 August.
But in a statement shared by Manchester Village Pride today, they announced that the former Girls Aloud star is ‘under the weather’.
Nadine will be pulling out of her headline slot to ‘rest and recuperate’, but added that she hopes to see Manchester for Pride again soon.
Thankfully, Manchester Village Pride has already found a suitably fabulous replacement for the main stage on Friday – B*Witched.
The iconic Irish girl group will be encouraging ticket-holders to dig out their double denim and dance to hits like C’est La Vie and Rollercoaster.
In the statement shared by Manchester Village Pride, Nadine’s team said: “Nadine is so sorry to have to step out of Manchester Village Pride this year. It was her very first Pride many years ago and she loves getting to spend time with you all.
“Nadine’s voice has been under the weather and she only wants to give absolute best to you all which sadly won’t be possible this weekend as she needs time to rest and recuperate.
“We hate to do it so near the day. Nadine was really hoping she was going to be well enough and hopes she can see you in Manchester for Pride again soon.
“Thank you for being so kind and understanding and we hope you have a wonderful weekend.”
Manchester Village Pride added: “We know how excited many of you were for a massive hit of 2000s pop nostalgia, and we promised you a party. We’ve been working around the clock, and we are beyond thrilled to announce that pop royalty B*WITCHED are stepping in at the eleventh hour!”
Chester Zoo announces return of its £10 tickets for limited time only with extended opening hours
Emily Sergeant
Chester Zoo has announced the return of its popular £10 tickets deal for a limited time only.
You may remember that earlier this summer, Chester Zoo invited people from across the North West to visit for just £10, and as the offer proved so popular, they’ve now brought it back again for a limited time.
For the past three years running now, Chester Zoo has officially been named the UK’s best zoo thanks to tens of thousands of positive TripAdvisor reviews, and now as the summer draws to a close, you’ll get to see exactly what makes it such a special place worth visiting for a cut price.
With the offer only applicable to afternoons this summer, Afternoon Tickets allow entry to Chester Zoo from 2pm onwards – with the last entry being one-hour before it closes.
Chester Zoo is offering £10 tickets to visitors this summer / Credit: Chester Zoo
Without this offer, standard admission tickets to Chester Zoo usually cost up to £38 for adults, £37 for students, and £28 for children, all including a 10% donation to the zoo’s conservation efforts, while babies and carers go free.
So it really is worth making the most of these limited-time £10 tickets while you still can – with the offer now running until 6 September.
The best bit about the offer returning? The zoo is currently operating its extended opening hours until 6pm too, so included for the bargain price of a £10 ticket, you’ll even get to see all the animals while the sun goes down.
Afternoon tickets are only available online and must be booked in advance to claim the £10 offer.
Tickets can only be purchased online before 4pm on the day of your visit, and standard admission tickets can be purchased from our ticket office at the main entrance.
Find out more and book your £10 tickets online here.
Emily Sergeant -
20th July 2020 
