Dragons, lions, St George and wetting the bed?
Thursday, 23rd April, 2009
The national day arrives quietly, the usual calls to make a bigger thing of it, the impetus seems lacking. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was nice and tidy, born and died on the same day, a... read more
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Sunday, 19th April, 2009
Oh the joy, the unbridled joy, seed time. All across the country the allotmenteers are out in force, digging, raking, and preparing that fine tilth in readiness for the sowing of the seed for abundant... read more
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James May accelerates to RHS Chelsea flower show
Sunday, 12th April, 2009
James May is one member of the “Three Must-Get-Gears” who present the BBC television programme “Top Gear”. James is an intelligent guy, witty, insightful and articulate. His thoughtful, perhaps calmin... read more
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Oranges and Grapefruits sing the Bells of St Clem...
Sunday, 5th April, 2009
Many years ago a small boy had his breakfast. There were fresh grapefruits and oranges on the table. Some days the grapefruits were pink and the oranges were red whilst on other days the grapefruits w... read more
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Monday, 30th March, 2009
Colchester Castle is one of Britain's oldest with a rich and varied history dating from pre-Roman, Norman, mediaeval and through to modern history. In the eighteenth century the castle was '... read more
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