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What are your resolutions and ambitions for 2017? Tell us to win luxury goodies including macarons & champagne PLUS a copy of The House of New Beginnings by Lucy Diamond

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SorchaMumsnet · 26/01/2017 09:33

To celebrate the publication of bestselling author Lucy Diamond's latest novel The House of New Beginnings, we're asking you to share your big plans for this coming year.

Number 11, Dukes Square looks just like the other houses on the Brighton seafront: a Regency terrace, a winding staircase, and post piling up in the hall for its three new tenants. It might be part of the city's history, but it's also a place for fresh starts.

Georgie has followed her childhood sweetheart to Brighton but is determined to carve out a career for herself in journalism. Charlotte's in the city for a new start, hoping to keep her head down and somehow get over the heartbreaking loss she's suffered in the past. A terrible revelation sent Rosa running from London to start again as a sous chef. As the three women find each other, it's as if a whole new chapter of their lives has begun.

From the bestselling author of The Secrets of Happiness and Summer at Shell Cottage, this is an uplifting story about love, loss and starting over.

To be in with a chance of winning a hardback edition of The House of New Beginnings, a bottle of champagne PLUS a luxury box of macarons from Brighton's famous Julien Plumart Patisserie (featured in the book), just tell us - what are your resolutions and ambitions for 2017? Three runners-up will also receive copies of the book.

This discussion is sponsored by Macmillan and will close at midday on Thursday 23 February

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What are your resolutions and ambitions for 2017? Tell us to win luxury goodies including macarons & champagne PLUS a copy of The House of New Beginnings by Lucy Diamond
What are your resolutions and ambitions for 2017? Tell us to win luxury goodies including macarons & champagne PLUS a copy of The House of New Beginnings by Lucy Diamond
What are your resolutions and ambitions for 2017? Tell us to win luxury goodies including macarons & champagne PLUS a copy of The House of New Beginnings by Lucy Diamond
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tashadouglas · 21/02/2017 13:39

To teach my 9yr old how to ride a bike!

ha2el · 21/02/2017 12:38

To develop myself by improving my education.

StephanieKeill86 · 21/02/2017 11:10

My ambitions are to be in secure employment, to be more active out doors with my family and to spend more time with my kids doing activities, we didnt get appt of time last year with work commitments so this year I really want to change that

Cward5544 · 21/02/2017 10:05

I'm saving for a mortgage

user1472646069 · 21/02/2017 09:13

My resolution is to loose weight and be fitter. Also to make special time with my husband. So far it's worked.

lolamia91 · 21/02/2017 05:56

I'm going to get the house tidy

sarsar123 · 20/02/2017 21:34

Decluttering is my main aim for this year! Hoping that will leave me feeling less stressed, calm and more organised!

nicnicspicnic · 20/02/2017 21:13

This year I will be going self employed as a hypnotherapist. A bit nerve wracking but very exciting.

cookie09 · 20/02/2017 21:09

To lose a bit of weight and walk over 20000 steps a day, all helps my mental wellbeing.

kitykat1979 · 20/02/2017 20:37

I want to travel and see more this year, getting the kids outside and talking and exploring instead of stuck on a device.

Bridie44 · 20/02/2017 19:12

im saving up for a brand new car i will do this, trying so hard not to waste money on stupid things xx

lockerid · 20/02/2017 18:35

I'm aiming to pick up my freelancing again after a contract unexpectedly ended - also starting running again to lose weight for my wedding! Started couch to 5k today :D

Iggy131313 · 20/02/2017 15:41

In 2017 it's all about clean eating, I'm only buying organic produce and cooking good wholesome meals and nothing processed... Time to get healthy

windowmouse · 20/02/2017 15:29

Do more home cooking from scratch, so far so good!

mouseybabe · 20/02/2017 15:22

My main resolution was to get more organised. I have put a huge amount of photos in pretty albums. They are all in chronological order, dated, wrote on the back who is in the picture and where it was took, etc. I am not doing so well in my other resolution, which was to go to the gym three times a week.

Jacobbarnard · 20/02/2017 14:53

My new years resolutions and ambitions are:

  1. Lose weight
  2. Earn atleast double my outgoings
  3. Learn to drive
shazabella40 · 20/02/2017 14:13

my new years resolutions are to get more fit and healthy,i also want to get my finances in order this year and try to finish my house so i can sell it and move somewhere nicer

xxgeexx · 20/02/2017 14:05

mine is defo to be more organised around the house.

katk01 · 20/02/2017 13:43

To lose weight

mrsdeedow · 20/02/2017 13:18

I want to do more with the kids but also start a new forensics module

clairet144 · 20/02/2017 12:29

My resolutions are to lose weight, enjoy this last year with my 4 year old before she starts school and to learn to make clothes ( had a sewing machine for Christmas)

sarahkfielding · 20/02/2017 11:58

My resolution for this year is to learn a new skill/hobby and really commit to it, so far I have learnt to climb and have been going once a week, so far so good :)

barbsbarbs · 20/02/2017 11:55

to be kinder, more tolerant, and more patient

sarahmummcvicar · 20/02/2017 11:07

I'm carrying on with my weight loss goal, so far Iv'e lost 3 stone, 2 more to go

JodieLauren · 20/02/2017 10:51

My goals for 2017 are to write a novel at least to the first draft, continue on my journey to fitness and celebrate mine and my fiances 30th birthdays in style by spending them in Rome.