New machine vs the law?
Just bought a fabulous new washing machine from a very famous German manufacturer. Huge capacity and wonderful washing. But… Absolutely appalling controls. Very sensitive touch
15/01/2025
Blog & Articles of Interest
Hot air?
The birthday balloon remains banished to the downstairs loo. After all these weeks, the helium is struggling. I learned, years ago, of the consequences of
06/01/2025
Christmas is just about here!
We’ve been getting in the mood: trees are up and decorated, every present wrapped, (most) cards sent and the pudding and cake made. Last weekend
18/12/2024
Blind veteran leads local beekeepers.
Former Royal Navy Commander and barrister, Penny Melville-Brown, was elected as the Chairman of the Fareham and District Beekeepers’ Association last week. The hives of
11/12/2024
That sous-chef knows how to give a girl a good time!
This week it was the Not Forgotten Christmas lunch at the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel! The charity provides events all over the country and a
04/12/2024
Dining James Martin style.
A total surprise and I couldn’t understand why the sous-chef had been so insistent that I had a haircut. An early birthday (and Christmas)
02/12/2024
Winter warmer with a touch of the exotic.
Lamb tajine is one of the easiest dishes to make, freeze in portions and bung in the microwave when the weather is really cold and
25/11/2024
Bees change lives worldwide.
Blind Ugandan beekeeper Ojok Simon was one of the winners of the international Holman prize in 2017 (along with me). His award-winning project was
20/11/2024
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