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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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bozoandgozo · 15/02/2017 20:33

to get married to my gorgeous fiance this summer, get my home business off the ground and for all my loved ones to have a happy and healthy 2017 xx

juju3 · 15/02/2017 20:18

devote as much time and energy as possible in helping my daughter achieve her objectives

lhlee62 · 15/02/2017 19:39

I just want to be happy in myself and be happy with my body, I have decided that being slim is not the be all and end all. I'm not huge at a size 14, but I could be healthier so that is what I am aiming for.

Narnianescape · 15/02/2017 19:37

My big plans are to finally learn to drive in 2017

purplevamp · 15/02/2017 18:38

This year I want to get fit and healthy. I've spent too long being fat and unfit and I really want to get back to the weight I was when I met my husband.

Portabella24 · 15/02/2017 17:28

I'm trying to make sure I have a decent savings buffer in 2017. I hate my job but feel trapped because I can't just hand my notice in. Spending less money with the DCs means finding more imaginative ways to cook and have fun etc and I'm enjoying the challenge.

jamiethepaper · 15/02/2017 17:26

My goal is the same as last year, to live healthier. I have a goal weight in mind this time around so hoping having something measurable will help me get to where I want to be

Maggiemoomoo17 · 15/02/2017 16:41

I want to go on a bookkeeping course as I had to give up my nursing career due to disability. Also to practice mindfulness and yoga

brownhandbag · 15/02/2017 16:31

to keep up with pilates, which I am doing. Also to finish craft projects b4 starting any more, completes 3 so far!

xcxcsophiexcxc · 15/02/2017 16:27

As a first time mummy my goals were to just be th best mummy I can be x

Ikea1234 · 15/02/2017 15:53

To lose a stone in weight, but also to enjoy life with the family and make some amazing memories while we travel. There's a big old world out there and we have to experience it!

Lisapaige24 · 15/02/2017 14:51

Ambitions To be Self Employed by the end of the year
Be Healthier
Finish off the House
Have Lots of Holidays

MSHGW · 15/02/2017 14:38

To cook more healthy meals at home. So far it's going well.

simone12345 · 15/02/2017 14:33

mine are to lose weight get toned up start walking more
just be happy

jt75 · 15/02/2017 14:21

To finish a project I have been working on for the past few tears. Then take on something new.

beckyinman · 15/02/2017 13:54

Getting a new job and losing 3 stone

cluckyhen · 15/02/2017 13:42

No resolutions but my ambitions include my first half marathon, full marathon and running up Snowdon!

shellywkd · 15/02/2017 12:33

I really need to get fit and eat healthier. I have IBS and found over Christmas it was awful with all the rich food. I am trying to cut out all the bad foods and eat more healthily for the sake of my stomach.

bugzie92 · 15/02/2017 12:31

Definitely to pay of debts, so we can have a nice holiday in 2018. Its been a while! :)

kacky · 15/02/2017 12:21

My resolution is to think nice thoughts at least once every day.

foxytrudi · 15/02/2017 12:08

To have a healthy life and enjoy being retired. Last year ended with my husband being diagnosed with cancer. Hopefully tomorrow we will be told that the major operation carried out has been a total sucess. This has reinforced the fact that health is all important.

AneleH · 15/02/2017 12:03

My resolutions and ambitions for 2017 are to declutter and finally get the house into an organised state as opposed to having things everywhere.
We have started, but it's going to be a long, slow process.

Nicola27 · 15/02/2017 11:49

My main goal this year is to get myself a job. I've spent years looking after my children and husband and think it's time I had a change from housework/taxiing/volunteering/helping my mum etc and I'm going to get a job to take myself out of all this and spend time with people other than family. I'm a little rusty and lacking in confidence but I'm going for it. Earlier today I've found 3 jobs to apply for, so here goes!

DiJones · 15/02/2017 11:41

lose weight and be tidier ( no chance ) so I'll go with read more books.

123hartley123 · 15/02/2017 11:35

DRINK MORE WATER