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. …
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…
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…
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…
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 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)…
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…
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…
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,…
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 Peter White on Radio 4: he’s the President. There are about 300 independent local charitable Talking…
