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13/03/2026

Update after a glamorous trip to MIU… 🏥

Turns out I’ve apparently demolished the cartilage in my knee. Not “a bit sore”, not “needs a rest”… no no — properly destroyed it. The knee has officially filed a complaint against me. 🦵💥

BUT… Kara (my amazing dog and clearly the responsible adult in this situation 🐕) and I still managed to run 5k. She did the motivating, I did the limping.

Training continues because a bit of pain means nothing when it’s for helping the fight against cancer. 💪

If you’d like to support my slightly questionable life choices and a very good cause, please sponsor me here:
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rachels-race-for-life-3274657017277555669031

Every donation helps… and might also convince my knee this was all worth it 😅

Why I’m Running the Race for Life 10K in May 2026 for My Friend, Marie Coley In May 2026, I’ll be lacing up my trainers and pushing myself through every single kilometre of the Race for Life 10K — not for fitness, not for fun, but for something far more important and personal. I’m running fo...

12/03/2026

Becca Yeomans at Phoenix Of Plympton is bloody amazing!!!!
I cant believe this is my hair!!!!

Dimensional rose copper 🔥
Custom colour. Soft waves. Healthy shine.

By our girl Becca ✨

Appointments available — DM to secure your spot

08/03/2026

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ✨

Recently, we have been experiencing several no-shows and last-minute cancellations. We have since updated our cancellation policy.

At Phoenix, we strive to provide the best possible service to all our valued clients. To ensure fair appointment availability, we have to implement the following cancellation policy.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and we appreciate your cooperation in notifying us in advance. This enables us to offer your time slot to another client on our waiting list.

Thank you for respecting our updated terms and for your continued support.

Love
The girls @ Phoenix

08/03/2026

📅 New Online Booking System

We’re excited to introduce our new online booking system to make scheduling your appointments easier and more convenient.

To book online, you’ll need to create a quick account the first time you use the system. This allows you to manage your appointments and makes future bookings much faster.

You can book your appointments here:
https://withagenda.com/salon/phoenix-of-plympton

Once your appointment is booked, you’ll receive reminder messages via WhatsApp, so you never miss your slot.

When setting up your account, the system may ask for bank details. Please don’t worry — no payments will be taken. This is simply part of the system setup, and your details would only be used if our cancellation policy applies.

If you have any questions or need help setting up your account, feel free to message us and we’ll be happy to help.

Thank you for your continued support! 😊

The simplest, fastest, and most intuitive salon booking platform.

06/03/2026

We’re upgrading our booking system! 💻✨

Our salon is currently in the process of switching to a new booking system. During this time, it may take a few days for everything to be fully set up and running smoothly.

To help us keep all client information up to date, we kindly ask that you send us your mobile number if we don’t already have it on file.

This will also allow us to send convenient text reminders for your appointments, so you never miss your slot! 📲

Thank you for your patience while we make this improvement — we can’t wait for you to enjoy the new system!

02/03/2026

Well guys… you’ll NEVER guess what I saw today 👀

There was this big, bright, glowing thing in the sky… apparently it’s called the sun?? 🌞 Has anyone else heard of it? Is it new? Do we need sunglasses now?? I was not prepared.

Kara and I took full advantage of this rare celestial event and ran just over 8½K (that’s just over 5 miles for anyone who (like me) still thinks in miles 🙃). Still building back up after my knee injury — yes, it still hurts, yes I complain about it, and yes I’m still running anyway because apparently I make excellent life choices.

But in all seriousness, I’m training for such an important cause and that’s what’s keeping me going (along with stubbornness and snacks).

If you can, please sponsor me — every donation makes a difference ❤️

👉 https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rachels-race-for-life-3274657017277555669031

Now I’m off to ice my knee and Google “sun sightings near me.” 🌞🏃‍♀️

28/02/2026

I got dressed up. Shocker
Miss Siagon

27/02/2026

Oh. My. God.
This weather is personally attacking me at this point.

Anyway — here is your official update on Why You Should Sponsor Me™:

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rachels-race-for-life-3274657017277555669031

So. Fun fact. I injured my knee running through what can only be described as a swamp disguised as a footpath. Honestly, I didn’t sign up for cross-country mud wrestling, but here we are. Thanks, British weather.

I’m now in my “comeback era,” slowly building back up again like a slightly damp Rocky montage.

We ended up at Saltram again because:
1. It’s less like running through porridge.
2. The ground is marginally safer.
3. We all know I am fully capable of tripping over absolutely nothing.

And Kara? Kara is outraged. The betrayal. The rain. The soggy paws. She did not consent to this moisture and would like to file a formal complaint.

So basically:
Injured knee.
Boggy trauma.
Dramatic dog.
Still running.

Sponsor me. It’s for a good cause — and clearly I’m suffering for it.

15/02/2026

Lazy Sunday? Not for me 💪

While most people are resting, I’m at the gym training — because I’m taking on the 10K Race for Life! 🏃‍♀️

Aching muscles don’t stop me. Early mornings don’t stop me. Because this is bigger than sore legs — I’m running to help fund the life-saving work of Cancer Research UK.

Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.

If you can, please sponsor me here:
👉 https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rachels-race-for-life-3274657017277555669031

Thank you so much for your support ❤️

11/02/2026

Why should you sponsor me? 🤔

Because apparently I’ve decided that running 10K (that’s 6.21 miles, yes I Googled it too) is a good idea.

I’ve signed up for Race for Life — and it’s only mid-February, but it has rained every single bloody day of this year. Every. Day.

Today I went for a “lovely run” through Hembury Woods.
And by lovely, I mean…

• Running through what are now actual rivers, not paths.
• Trying not to fall over.
• Trying not to injure myself.
• Climbing over trees that have fallen thanks to the latest weather warning.
• Squinting through sideways rain questioning every life choice that led me here.

It’s running when I feel a bit ill.
It’s running when I’m sore.
It’s running when it would be far easier to stay home with a cup of coffee and a biscuit.

But I’m running for something so much bigger than muddy trainers and cold fingers.

I’m running for all those people cancer has affected — the fighters, the survivors, the ones we’ve lost, and the families who carry it every single day.

So if you’re thinking, “Should I sponsor her?”
Yes. Yes you should.

Because if I’m running through rivers in February… you can spare a few quid 😉

Thank you so much for the support ❤️

Here’s the link to sponsor me:
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rachels-race-for-life-3274657017277555669031