Ireland – October 2014 These days I find myself with “virtual friends”, met online but never seen, and known only in a fragmentary fashion, often shorn of appearance or biography. Ah, the hell with that This last weekend Her Indoors … Continue reading
Category Archives: Reviews
LITTLE RUMBA
LITTLE RUMBA BAND Yesterday being a Sunday at the height of summer, the missus and I went to Llangollen, where the Eisteddfod is about to start and the place was merry and lively in the sunshine with men and … Continue reading
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL2013
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL 2013 The family has returned from our ninth consecutive Edinburgh Festival and already we have booked accommodation for next year, which says something for the irresistible nature of festival-going. For many of the acts, it is a labour … Continue reading
THE CINNAMON CLUB – BOWDON
THE CINNAMON CLUB – BOWDON As we grow older my wife and I are more interested in new experiences than in simply owning more “stuff”. Our commitment to live art has grown as we find ourselves with more leisure and the … Continue reading
THE BAPTIST – by Ruby Barnes – Book Review
THE BAPTIST by Ruby Barnes In popular fiction the serial killer is a trope for the embodiment of evil rather than an extreme example of the everyday experience of madness that may affect our friends or ourselves. For that reason … Continue reading
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE WILLIAMS BOYS – Buxton Festival Fringe review
THE WIT AND WISDOM OF THE WILLIAMS BOYS – The Williams Boys It was torrential rain as I arrived at ‘The Source’ cafeteria but I received a warm and informal welcome. I purchased a coffee and sat at my table. … Continue reading
THE NEW AUTHOR – by Ruby Barnes – a Review
The New Author, by Ruby Barnes – a review The New Author is a very good book and highly recommended to anyone thinking of independently e-publishing their work. It’s full of detailed practical advice, including warnings about the pitfalls, and … Continue reading
The Embleton Spa Hotel – definitely not recommended
The management of the Embleton Spa Hotel, at Embleton in the English Lake District, have the most extraordinary way of dealing with their customers. Last October my wife made reservation for a short break and specifically asked for email confirmation of the … Continue reading