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Dry January Reflections

Gillian Russell finds out why people choose to give up alcohol in schemes like Dry January and looks at the physical, mental and financial impact they can have.

It's the start of February ... have you tried to give up alcohol for the month by doing Dry January? How much has it changed your attitude to alcohol or altered your drinking habits? Nikki Cinderey tells Gillian Russell why she decided to give up alcohol for the month and the benefits she's been feeling as a result.

Jackie Ballard from Alcohol Concern talks about why Dry January was set up, the varying reasons people do it and the impact it can have - physically, mentally and financially.

Martin Dowden reveals the reasons behind his decision to quit booze for a whole year.

Ewan Duncan meets May Wallace, the 94-year-old great grandmother who runs fitness classes for the elderly on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

28 minutes

Last on

Mon 1 Feb 2016 13:30

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Salmon and Vegetable Tray Bake Recipe

Salmon and Vegetable Tray Bake Recipe
Scott Baptie's salmon and vegetable tray bake recipe.

May Wallace Sitting Class

May Wallace Sitting Class
94 year old May Wallace running ‘sitting’ exercises classes for the elderly in Carlogie Day Centre. She runs them twice a week. Reporter Ewan Duncan went along last Wednesday to take part and meet May and the participants.

Broadcast

  • Mon 1 Feb 2016 13:30