Five haunted house stories to explore on those long winter nights
The nights are getting longer and darker and as you hunker down in the seeming safety of your home, how about picking up a book about houses that aren’t quite...
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Uke Can Do It
Sorry for the awful pun but we couldn’t resist. Terrible jokes aside, it’s actually very true, if you’ve ever considered learning to play a musical instrument then the ukulele could...
Five great books to read with children that adults will enjoy
Taking the time to read with children is so important! It’s a time for closeness, laughing and talking together – and it can also give children a flying start in...
Sean Connery: ‘Bond, James Bond’, but so much more
Coverage of the passing of Sir Sean Connery has inevitably been dominated by his legacy as the screen’s first – and best – James Bond. Connery’s “Bond, James Bond” moment...
Two of Us: inside John Lennon’s incredible songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney
John Lennon was acutely aware of his place in the musical lineage, and the strengths and weaknesses of his own songwriting. His tendency to speak in bold strokes – “Before...
The Secret Garden. A place of healing during COVID-19
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 children’s book The Secret Garden has once again been adapted for the screen. Critics have noted that the film about a healing garden has come just...
Five historical romances to escape into
In times of stress, many of us crave a little light relief and, ideally, a happy ending. During the second world war, readers turned to historical romance for a past...
Guatemala adventure part 2: Panajachal and Lake Atitlan
While visiting my daughter, who was working in Guatemala City, and I took the opportunity to experience the local culture. Guatemala is often called “the land of eternal spring” although...
Is It Time For Your M.O.T.?
Whenever our cars have reached a certain age they require a full annual inspection to make sure they are in good condition and to spot any potential problems. But what...
A visit to Guatemala part 1: A trip to the ancient city of Tikal
A few years ago I visited Guatemala, in Central America, while there I made an unforgettable visit to the ancient ruins of Tikal. Guatemala is a country of endless contradictions...