Sobrietybomb

04/07/2025

Now that’s crazy!!!

I was drinking full bodied bottles of red wine when I decided to stop drinking 🍷

Plus I always used to say that “life was too short to drink cheap wine”

Had I continued…..

Well for one I don’t think I would be here to tell the tale 😳

However if by some miracle I could have continued drinking at that rate, look at how much it could have cost me!! 😳

12/06/2025

This is an awesome podcast featuring one of our Sobrietybomb crew, the lovely Niamh Hogan-Batterton

Podcast Episode · The Yorkie Talkies Talk · 12/06/2025 · 1h 4m

25/05/2025

Lovely brunch with two wonderful ladies this morning ❤️🩷

Sober curious brunch…. We covered all subjects this morning, it was nourishing in more ways than one

Plus THE best coffee, food and service as always

12/05/2025

Last week I took time out to climb Snowdon with my son. We stayed away for a couple of nights, explored old slate quarries and waterfalls that he had seen on tik tok, hiked up Snowdon, visited some coastal areas in North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

We enjoyed each other’s company, chatted about everything and nothing, held space for each other, I cried, he ate pot noodles. We went out for dinner, reminisced about shared memories, watched a crap movie, ate snacks….

It was awesome and filled my heart with love ❤️

Not something I would have done when I was drinking. I would have been trying to work out how to fit in the wine, I wasn’t spontaneous back then, probably because the wine dulled my senses, including my sense of adventure 😢

Now I realise, spending these precious moments with my family, having some one on one time with my son…. It’s priceless and will give me so much more joy than any amount of wine could have done

27/04/2025

Such a wonderful way to start the day with a Sober Curious Brunch

….. not to mention the hot honey halloumi hash brown stack OMG soooo good!

Wonderful to welcome some new faces to the tribe. Connection and chatter ❤️🩷

Come join us for our May meet up, the date will be posted soon! Or if you would like to be added to our WhatsApp group then pop me a message, have a great day ☀️

26/04/2025

Come join us for our Sober Curious Brunch tomorrow at 10.30am

Everyone welcome 🩷

20/04/2025

11 years ago this is how I celebrated Easter Sunday ….. down the bottom of a wine bottle

This year I have been to yoga, enjoyed the sunshine being a tourist in York, done lots of work and house admin. Spent time with my family, been present for them and myself.

I know which version of myself I prefer ❤️🩷

19/04/2025

Who’s coming??

Come along to our Sober Curious Brinch next Sunday from 10.30am at Drift on Clifford Street (the one next to the Grand Opera House)

We have a lovely community who enjoy some chat, coffee, brunch, cake and banter. We cover most topics, it’s not just about being sober, it’s more about CONNECTION with others. You might be sober, slightly curious, coming to help out a friend or family member….
Everyone is welcome 🤗

Send me a message if you have any questions, and hopefully see you for brunch!
Lou, Sobrietybomb

28/03/2025

Gregory… ❤️

When I decided to give up drinking, my family were my motivation. My husband Greg was always supportive and helped me get through the tricky days when the wine witch would appear. He never put me under any pressure or placed expectation on me, allowing me to navigate my own way through.

Five years later….. Greg decided to stop drinking, to take a break, to see what might happen.

Now, another two years on, Greg has celebrated his two year soberversary and has completely embraced living a sober lifestyle. I am so proud of him ❤️

Our relationship is stronger than ever, we are fully present for each other and for our children. Absolutely no turning back…. ❤️

22/03/2025

Men are welcome too!!

At our Sobar events we love to see the blokes up on the dance floor 🕺
ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE is welcome, it’s a safe space to throw some shapes and free your inner dancer

Another fabulous evening, big thank you to everyone who came along, to our wonderful DJs and the lovely for bringing us some soul and northern

Our next date is Friday June 13th!
Tickets will be available soon 👏🏻

Sober Vibes - the best way to start your weekend 🪩 🕺

19/03/2025

SOBAR...
When - Friday 21st March
Time - 6.30 until 10.30pm
Where - Rise@Bluebird, Acomb Road

Join us for an evening of music, dancing and connection

Welcoming our amazing DJs Jules Mixtape and Alilou. These formidable ladies will be providing some musical stylings on this momentous evening, dropping classic tunes to get you on the dancefloor, and proper dancing, sober dancing!

A wide range of alcohol-free drinks will be available, including tasty cold brews from , plus nootropic and adaptogenic AF sodas from to name a few....

Come and be part of this lively friendly evening, full of SOBAR vibes, a night out you won't regret. A Friday night out without the hungover Saturday morning! Whether you are sober, sober curious, off the booze, doing dry January, or fancy something a bit different, you are welcome to this unique and uplifting alcohol free night - the first of it's kind in York

Tickets priced at £5 and available NOW - so what are you waiting for?

Lou Harrand

12/03/2025

Fancy a little self care this weekend?
I have a couple of free appointments available on Saturday at Yogabomb.

Please take a look on for more details and booking