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A fine fellowship of women

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Sometimes, I don’t like people very much. In theory they’re great – the idea of other humans is very warm and fuzzy indeed. I love them between the pages of a book, on telly and even on social media. It’s just in real life they’re sometimes a struggle, with their noise and opinions. I think […]

The 15 biggest time-wasters of modern life

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Progress is great, isn’t it? Labour-saving devices all over the place – you name it and there’s a machine to do it for you. Push a button and your clothes get clean, flick a switch and the dishes get done, turn a dial for dinner and the keypad for exactly the kind of coffee that […]

Just Say Cheese! Help Primula Cheese #spreadasmile for Make-A-Wish UK

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I’ve got lots to smile about. This lot for a start – but not everyone is so lucky. That’s why I’m supporting the #spreadasmile campaign. This World Smile Day Primula Cheese launches a new campaign working with Make-A-Wish® UK to raise funds to help grant magical wishes to seriously ill children Throughout October and November, […]

Things that learned from cycling 60 miles

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A bit of a hill should never be dismissed. When someone who is only truly happy in mountains describes it thus, be a little scared. Age is no barrier. The ride was to celebrate a 60th, but many of the members of the Penrith Peloton had pedalled past that milestone some time ago, just as […]

Welcome To Night Vale – a strange night in Glasgow

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Sober on a Wednesday night I was in Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket with, among others, adults with animal heads, very overgrown scouts and my eldest son. It’s nearly Boy One’s 16th birthday and one of the things he wanted was to see the Welcome To Night Vale live show. And so we did. He rolled his […]