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Wine of the Month – June

Wine of the Month – June

Congratulations And jubilations I want the world to know I’m happy as can be “Congratulations” Cliff Richard (1968) June is a month of multiple celebrations – the Diamond Jubilee, an extra day off work. Plus Wine of the Month is one year old. And who knows, after the wettest drought on record, the current heatwave [...]

Overcoming Procrastination – Part 1

Overcoming Procrastination – Part 1

Procrastination affects us all – it is not only the stack of unopened mail, the size 8 garments hanging in your wardrobe when you’re now a size 12, that phone call you dread but know you should make or that deadline imposed on you by your boss that is creeping up on you; but more [...]

Film Review: Dark Shadows

Film Review: Dark Shadows

In recent times, many directors and indeed audience members have complained about how trailers are made these days. Many voice concern that some reveal too much of the story. I would suggest you don’t watch the trailer for the film Stranger Than Fiction, as the only thing that is left unrevealed is the final ten [...]

Massor Lentils and Sweetcorn Daal

Massor Lentils and Sweetcorn Daal

Did you remember the recent hose pipe ban in the United Kingdom? It was rather strange that our country faced one of the driest periods on record. So the government issued a ban that effected almost 20 million people, introducing fines of up to £1000 if used. The government urged householders to be “smarter about [...]