Typical Monday morning?
Six tonnes of gravel arrived at o’crack sparrow to re-fill the drive. Before the lorry could reverse and drop the enormous heap, one car to be moved and one bike rescued. Most puzzling, the driver asked, “Have you got many…
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Typical Monday morning?
Six tonnes of gravel arrived at o’crack sparrow to re-fill the drive. Before the lorry could reverse and drop the enormous heap, one car to be moved and one bike rescued. Most puzzling, the driver asked, “Have you got many…
News from the tax people
Changes to National Insurance Contribution rates to take effect on 6 April 2024 The Chancellor announced in his Budget on 6 March 2024: a cut to the main rate of Class 1 employee National Insurance Contribution (NICs) rate from 10%…
Eggxactly right for Easter.
Here it is: a riot of scattered eggs, chasing chicks and romping rabbits atop the stag’s head cake stand. This is my basic fruit cake (rolled out for Christmas and birthdays) but with an internal layer of marzipan baked into…
Eggxactly right for Easter.
Here it is: a riot of scattered eggs, chasing chicks and romping rabbits atop the stag’s head cake stand. This is my basic fruit cake (rolled out for Christmas and birthdays) but with an internal layer of marzipan baked into…
Influencer-in-waiting!
You never know: tips from a blind cook might catch on. The new kitchen gadget is a keeper. For years, I’ve been making big celebration cakes: diligently soaking the raisins, sultanas and currants in brandy for a month or more. …
Influencer-in-waiting!
You never know: tips from a blind cook might catch on. The new kitchen gadget is a keeper. For years, I’ve been making big celebration cakes: diligently soaking the raisins, sultanas and currants in brandy for a month or more. …
Finishing the 2023 to 2024 tax year and starting the 2024 to 2025 tax year
HMRC have published important informati…
Breaking News for many of us
This Hampshire County Council consultation is highly important due to my concerns for disabled people and the very high numbers of veterans locally. These proposed HCC cuts will impact on local people, often those with disabilities and other challenges. You…
The Mouse Man cometh.
Home cooking. I must have done something good some time to have deserved my outstanding housekeeper, Karen. She has been supporting me for over 21 years and grown into the role of being utterly indispensable. I remember the old days…