Well, my resolve to write a fortnightly blog has failed miserably and I apologise for going AWOL. How many times have you heard that?! This week is one of celebrations. On Saturday 12th May, it was William Earl’s 103rd Birthday. In case you have not met William before, he is the hero of Blood and… Continue reading…
We have been in Singapore for exactly three months now and have spent the last two in our new home. Our new home, a rented bungalow on the former RAF Camp at Seletar We took possession half an hour before the container turned up from the docks. Last time I saw this, it was on… Continue reading…
Today is the start of the Chinese New Year. Here in Singapore, it is marked with a two day national holiday. It’s being celebrated by the majority of the population as the Chinese account for 76% of the inhabitants in this multicultural city-state. The date of the Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese calendar… Continue reading…
I hope you enjoyed reading the inside story of Blood and Bandages. William and I have now moved onto the book’s marketing phase and last weekend, we had great fun at the Armed Forces Day in Worthing. William and I set up our stall. (courtesy of Brian Woodford) While we were there we… Continue reading…
Hello and welcome to my blog. This week sees the last of the old interviews for, “a day in the life of..” This “day” was first published in 2010, and when we met, Rev Gail had to conquer her nerves before she could share her passion for her vocation. Rev Gail Souppouris, 57, Vicar of the… Continue reading…
Hello and welcome to my blog. It’s lovely to see you again. This week, I’m going to take a break from re-publishing, “a day in the life of,” to bring you a report on what goes on behind the scenes at the Adur Festival. The Adur Festival began in 1987 and, up until 2012, was… Continue reading…