Another demise for Britishness

Another demise for Britishness

It’s poignant that at a time when there are renewed calls to celebrate Britishness and St George’s Day, we are set to lose Britain’s most prestigious agricultural event, the Royal Show, as we know it. Was it just a run of bad luck due to poor...
What is it with meditation?

What is it with meditation?

Can you switch your mind off just like that? I always envy people who can, who can sink into a deep meditative, relaxed state whenever they wish. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr still swear by it after 40 years  of practice. Sir Paul goes as far as to say,...
A fabulous day in North Norfolk

A fabulous day in North Norfolk

It’s John Prescott’s loss. And hooray for all Norfolk lovers. I am referring to his well publicised disdain of Norfolk. I spent a fabulous day there today with my mother Loula. I find those flint stoned coastal villages totally irristible. In fact, rarely...
I’m a worried mum

I’m a worried mum

I’ve just waved my eldest son David off at the railway station. He is on his to Hull where he will meet his university friends who he is joining on a coach trip to Spain. From what I can gather, it’s a group of sports clubs, including his football team. As...
Now my freebie newspaper comes to an end

Now my freebie newspaper comes to an end

The Ely Standard, is one of my local rags and like many other regional weeklies, used to be a great read. Then it became a freebie with a vastly reduced news content. Today I have been informed that I have received my last free copy of the paper. A note pushed through...