Monthly Archives: September 2011

Anglesey Abbey and a real working water mill

Thomas came to visit me today and we drove out to Anglesey Abbey. As the name suggests the area was originally the site of a priory that was established in the C12th. Almost 65 years after the Dissolution of the … Continue reading

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Bl1p

Was chuffed to see that Bl1p has put my poem up on their site. Thanks guys

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Dimitrios Pandermalis talking about the new Acropolis Museum

Yesterday evening I went to the Mill Lane Lecture Rooms to attend the Severis Lecture about the new Acropolis Museum. Professor Dimitrios Pandermalis treated us to a informative and witty overview of the planning and construction of the museum. Designed … Continue reading

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Susan Alison – White Lies and Custard Creams

Browsing on Amazon and what did I find at number 5 in the best seller’s list – only Susan Alison’s book – White Lies and Custard Creams. Glad to see she’s doing so well. Of course I one-clicked it immediately … Continue reading

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Food for free

Apple season is upon us and yes I have been scrumping and yes my kitchen is now full of apples. All going brown! In fact I can’t believe I’m wasting time writing this and not getting on with making hundreds … Continue reading

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