Terrific talk
Just down the road in Stubbington: about 100 eager listeners to my latest talk from the local U3A group. Brilliant news: I’m now able to
13/11/2024
Blog & Articles of Interest
Pewter crafting.
Yes, you read it right! Even a blind person can make wonderful things in this forgiving metal (if you have the guidance and support of
06/11/2024
The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck.
A recommended read. Rural life in California after the war amidst a motley selection of travellers thrown together and tackling a disaster. Lots of emotional
04/11/2024
Improving the NHS.
They’re asking for our ideas: https://change.nhs.uk/en-GB/ Here’s a starter-for-10: stop being process driven but bring back management that drives forward positive health outcomes for patients.
23/10/2024
Cook-along.
A kitchen marathon last week to fill the freezer for ages to come, all thanks to the indomitable help of Karen and the great ingredients
16/10/2024
The Assisted Dying Debate.
The whole idea of “assisted dying” relies on equal choice but that’s nowhere near the truth for many of us. By the very legal definition,
14/10/2024
The real meaning of rehabilitation.
Not long ago, I wrote about being beaten by two spring onions. After falling down the stairs and fracturing yet another vertebra, it was just
02/10/2024
Talking News
Myth-busting was my theme as guest speaker at the national Talking News Federation annual conference in Coventry at the weekend. You may have heard
23/09/2024
Winter Fuel Allowance.
Get Pension Credits to unlock your way to the fuel allowance. If the prospect of answering over 200 questions on the Pension Credit form is
23/09/2024