Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon

3 weeks ago | hellomagazine.com | Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon

I love the Albert Hall - the most elegant music venue in London - so when I received an invite to help raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust, while enjoying a performance by Irish band The Corrs, I couldn't refuse. Sign up to Second Act for invaluable midlife advice and inspirational talesEmail AddressBy entering your details, you are agreeing to HELLO! Magazine User Data Protection Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information, please click here.

Jan 2, 2025 | hellomagazine.com | Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon

As our motley crew of family members wound our way towards narrow Cornish lanes, anticipation built with every turn. Our party of eight – myself and my husband, our 16-year-old son, my father, my two brothers with their wives, and a six-month-old baby - were all in desperate need of a retreat from the bustle of a busy and difficult year.

Dec 27, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon

It was late March 2024. The ski season was coming to an end and for the first time in many years it looked like we'd missed the window for a family ski trip. Half term was too expensive, the Christmas holidays were too busy and now the Easter holidays were approaching. It felt tempting to risk the hot weather and squeeze in a week in the mountains, but was it sensible? Was mid April just too late for a ski break? I started researching.

Dec 25, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon

I love skiing - I've been going at least once a year for the past 20 years, pausing only for a few seasons when my kids were too young. And in that time we've tried all sorts of accommodation options, from hotels,  both all inclusive and chalet hotels, to family-friendly chalets and self catering apartments.

Dec 14, 2024 | hellomagazine.com | Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon

Strictly Come Dancing will soon be crowning its 22nd champion, and over the past 20 years of the series, we've had a rich tapestry of winners from three EastEnders stars to a wildlife presenter and even an Olympic champion. As we wait to see whether Chris McCausland, JB Gill, Sarah Hadland or Tasha Ghouri enter the Strictly Hall of Fame, we couldn't help but think about the other previous champions. Take a look back at all of the couples who have lifted the famed Glitterball Trophy...