A Pandemic in the Village
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Much like today, 130 years ago the world was in the middle of a pandemic. This time it was influenza* and it was also known as the “Asiatic flu” or ... Read more
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Family History: Accidental Death
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Lockdown is the perfect time to do a little online family history research. The moment you visit a website such as FindMyPast, Ancestry etc, you can say goodbye to several ... Read more
Supporting Small Businesses: Papio Press
Etc, Stationery
Welcome to the third of my Supporting Small Businesses posts. Lockdown might be easing slightly (very slightly here in Wales), but these businesses still need our custom. Papio Press is ... Read more
Supporting Small Businesses: Sophia Shaw Art & Illustration
Etc, Stationery
Welcome to the second of my Supporting Small Businesses posts. This time I’m supporting another illustrator with more stationery! I love Etsy as it features so many wonderful artists and ... Read more
Sugar – 2 Years On
Etc, Life
Two years ago, I met this beautiful little lady, Sugar. I was attending one of Shropshire Cat Rescue’s open days and there she was. I was only there to have ... Read more
Supporting Small Businesses: Driftwood Designs
Etc, Stationery
I love supporting small UK businesses. At this awful time, they are in desperate need of our custom, so I thought I would do a series of posts highlighting some ... Read more
Happy Mail
Etc, Life, Stationery
Happy Mail Letters, packages etc. intended to make the recipient feel delighted, pleased or glad, that are sent and delivered by the postal system. Who isn’t delighted by a ... Read more
2019 – A Year in Photos
Etc, Life
Another year over. Another decade gone! In 2019……. I Volunteered This year saw me become a volunteer for the National Garden Scheme. Initially, it was to take photographs of the ... Read more
Merry Christmas!
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Christmas day is fast approaching and I think I’m ready for it. There’s a couple of deliveries I’m waiting for (a bit last minute, I know!) and the turkey to ... Read more
September Bees & Blooms
Etc, Life
It might be September, but my garden is still teeming with bees (and the odd butterfly) and the flowers are still blooming. One bee I’ve noticed buzzing about is a ... Read more
Concert Etiquette: How Not to Annoy Me at a Concert!
Etc, Life
I absolutely love going to concerts. Actually, I hate to think how much money I’ve spent on going to concerts since my very first one in 1994… It’s not just ... Read more
John Barrowman – Fabulous!
Etc, Life
A front row seat a the Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool… What a view! The stage and the man himself, John Barrowman, were within touching distance. John requested cameras and phones ... Read more
Take That: Greatest Hits Tour 2019
Etc, Life
This makes me feel old, but… 30 years ago my favourite band got together… and the rest, as they say, is history! When Take That announced this tour, along with ... Read more
An Audience with Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne
Etc, Life
A couple of days after seeing Kiefer Sutherland in Manchester last month, I was back on the road. This time heading to Hereford for an evening with Shane “Shakey” Byrne, ... Read more
Kiefer Up Close – 2019
Etc, Travel
I’ve had a busy week and it all started with a trip to Manchester to see to wonderful Kiefer Sutherland. Yes, less than a year after rocking Manchester last year, ... Read more