Hello, Monday readers

Happy Monday, people!

Seven weeks till Christmas – can you believe it? I always find this last run into Christmas a really difficult slog. Time. Moves. Slow. But at the end, a break (I hope) is in sight. You're nearly there.

This week to raise awareness for National Cervical Cancer Awareness Week, we speak to Dr Cindy Htet of Parkes Street General Practice to discuss testing options and symptoms to watch out for. We also hear from Luke Campbell, the Micro Groms manager at Scarborough Boardriders, about how you may have a future pro surfer on your hands. Plus, we take you on a kid-friendly trip to local favourite Maddens Falls and we share a recipe for Carrot Cake Energy Balls.

Hope you enjoy your week and I'll see you out there.

Kasey Simpson
The Monday Editor

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