6 Steps to Celebrating Galentine’s Day
BE FLEXIBLE
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Galentine’s Day is a different and, based on some of BALANCE’s previous dates, better take on Valentine’s Day. It means spending time with a friend on Thursday 13 February. Linnaean is perfect for a catch-up: a restaurant, salon, store and space that also trades in advanced bio-science and high-spec beauty tech.
SPOIL YOURSELVES
If you’re going to have a weekend away with a close pal, why not make the most of it? The Spa at Carden in Cheshire is jaw-dropping proof that this leisure experience has come a long way from the days of fluffy robes. You’ll find vitality pools, a mood-lit relaxation room, tranquil garden, an extensive thermal suite and more lovely things to make you go “Ooooh!” and “Aaaah!”
GIRL POWER
Looking for girl power on Galentine’s Day? Star and producer Margot Robbie has something for you: a female-focused superhero film. The Australian’s titular Harley Quinn joins forces with the likes of Huntress (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) and Black Canary (Jurnee Smollett-Bell) to take down Ewan McGregor’s Black Mask. Gleeful, neon-tinged fun. Birds Of Prey And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn is in cinemas now.
WITNESS THE FITNESS
ClassPass is perfect for active pals, given you don’t need to both be members of the same gym. Instead, download the free app and search for participating fitness classes that float your collective boat. You pay a flat subscription fee (first month free!) and attend classes as and when. Boxing, spinning, HIIT and more are available. BALANCE is currently dishing out a class-kicking by doing more yoga than ever.
WORK SUCKS
You see your colleagues more than your partner or friends. If you know someone at work who’s feeling overwhelmed, suggest they add four drops of RESCUE® original formulation to their next beverage for a moment of mindfulness. Formulated with the Original Bach Flower Remedy Essences, it can help cope with any added pressure. Also available in a night range to help you wake feeling refreshed.
“MY HEAD’S BEEN TURNED”
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Friendship isn’t getting much better than this, is it? That’s because the Boxparks at both Croydon and Wembley are hosting nightly Love Island events, where you and friends can drink cocktails while watching the ITV2 smash-hit show. Friday 14 February is the penultimate night of the run, while 12 February will have previous Love Islanders on hand for a Q&A. Plus, it’s only £10 for guaranteed entry and a cocktail.
