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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 a Master Craftsperson like Fleur to help www.fleurgrenier.co.uk). I can’t share the photos as yesterday…

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 undertones, conflict and passion but no naughty bits!   Fabulous writing that is quick and to-the-point.  …

Improving the NHS.

They’re asking for our ideas: Here’s a starter-for-10: stop being process driven but bring back management that drives forward positive health outcomes for patients. I worry about a drive towards digital in the NHS until they’ve got their humanity…

Improving the NHS.

They’re asking for our ideas: Here’s a starter-for-10: stop being process driven but bring back management that drives forward positive health outcomes for patients. I worry about a drive towards digital in the NHS until they’ve got their humanity…

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 from Dave the Butcher’s of Highlands Road.  Together over a few hours we created two…

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 from Dave the Butcher’s of Highlands Road.  Together over a few hours we created two…

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, everyone directly concerned will be a disabled person (<6 months to live with a (terminal)…

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 too painful to stand in the kitchen and chop them. Good news, just over 12…

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 too painful to stand in the kitchen and chop them. Good news, just over 12…

Latest news from HMRC

Register for Self Assessment by 5 October It’s time to remind members of the public that they should register for Self Assessment by 5 October if they need to complete a tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year,…

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