Sara Whatley

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Writer at Sussex Living

I am a wife, mother and doctor. My passion is health and wellness and bringing healthier living to my community.

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Playtime: Little Green Heroes

1 week ago | iwbeacon.com | Sara Whatley

Sara WhatleyMay 152 min readSara Whatley discovers the joys of family litter picking, as they all become little green heroes on their very own doorstep Have you ever been litter picking? It may not be the first recreational activity that springs to mind when you are looking for somethingfor the family to do together but give it a go and the benefits will be revealed.
Together We Grow

1 week ago | iwbeacon.com | Sara Whatley

Sara WhatleyMay 165 min readCare In the Garden is a nursery with a difference. Not only can you find all the usual lovely plants, gifts and a welcome cuppa here, but so much more besides. Sara Whatley finds out moreFifteen years ago, John Goodenough and his partner Gill Smith were both feeling disgruntled with their jobs. Friends kept saying to them ‘why don’t you pool your skills and start something together’, so that is exactly what they did.
You’re a Natural Beauty: May 2025

2 weeks ago | sussexliving.com | Adele Trathan |Sara Whatley

Each month Adele Trathan and Sara Whatley look at seven elements of living the life of a natural beauty, helping you to enrich the mind, body and soul in balance and holistic harmony YOGA Downward Facing Dog, Adho Mukha Svanasana If you attend a yoga class you will have many opportunities to practice Downward Dog – it is a teacher’s favourite pose as it stretches the whole body, calms the mind and in time, becomes a resting posture between vigorous flows and other poses.
Forever Fashion

3 weeks ago | sussexliving.com | Sara Whatley

Move over fast fashion! Sara Whatley finds a few ways to make your wardrobe more beautiful, functional and most importantly, greener than everWhere do you get your fashion kicks these days? There will always be a place for shopping – a holiday to kit out, a special event, or finding that elusive pair of perfect jeans, but it’s how we go about it that counts.
Playtime: Little Green Heroes

3 weeks ago | sussexliving.com | Sara Whatley

Sara WhatleyMay 152 min readFor our green issue Sara Whatley discovers the joys of family litter picking, as they all become little green heroes on their very own doorstep Have you ever been litter picking? It may not be the first recreational activity that springs to mind when you are looking for somethingfor the family to do together but give it a go and the benefits will be revealed.
Right On Recycling

3 weeks ago | sussexliving.com | Sara Whatley

Ever wondered what happens to your recycling when you wave off the bin men? Sara Whatley found out from Advanced Volunteer Waste Prevention Advisor, Colin McFarlin Back in 2012 Colin McFarlin had ‘no clue’ how recycling worked. But then he stopped at a West Sussex County Council stall one day and the rest, as they say, is history. “I learned more about recycling during those five minutes than I ever had done before,” he said.
Homes Extra: Moving House Made Easy

1 month ago | sussexliving.com | Sara Whatley

Sara Whatley2 days ago4 min readSurrounded by boxes and don’t know where the kettle is? You must be moving! Sara Whatley highlights some of the professional services available to help make your house move as smooth as possible Are you thinking of moving house but don’t know where to start? Of all the stressful situations life can throw us moving house is up there with the best of them.
You’re a Natural Beauty: April 2025

1 month ago | sussexliving.com | Adele Trathan |Sara Whatley

Each month Adele Trathan and Sara Whatley look at seven elements of living the life of a natural beauty, helping you to enrich the mind, body and soul in balance and holistic harmony ESSENTIAL OILClove Oil Cloves have been part of traditional medicine used in Ayurveda treatments and Chinese medicine practises to address a wide range of low-level health concerns. There are two types of clove oil: Clove bud oil: This contains higher levels of eugenol, which makes it stronger in scent and potency.
Playtime: Eggs-citing Easter Fun!

1 month ago | sussexliving.com | Sara Whatley

Add some egg-stra joy to your Easter display with Sara Whatley’s easy and fun Easter crafts for children and adults to enjoy Easter is such a pretty time of year with colourful chocolate treats, painted eggs, dainty spring flowers and (hopefully) some sunshine too. Whether you are hosting the family for lunch or simply pottering in the garden, these playful Easter crafts are sure to brighten up the home.
Homes Extra: Garden Cover-Ups

1 month ago | sussexliving.com | Sara Whatley

Sara Whatley31 minutes ago2 min readIf your garden fences or walls are looking a bit shabby it might be time to find a cover up solution. Read on for Sara Whatley’s transformation ideas Have you got a rickety old fence that needs some attention? An eyesore of a wall that is crying out for some love? Spending time in your garden this season can suddenly open your eyes to something that never bothered you before, and leave you champing at the bit to do something about it.