DAY TWO
We had an early start, with us not so bubbly this morning with most of the coach having a little nap. Going through Switzerland woke everyone up with the oooooo’s and aaarrrrr’s over the scenery. The picture book image you have of this country is just as it is, absolutely beautiful. We learnt a few bits of information from our trusty Clive, he is one of the best drivers I have encountered on coach trips. Every 18 year old does military duty for two years and then they get to keep their rifle, which must be locked away safe in…
View PostTHE GHOST OF SEAGULL COTTAGE BY ANNE ALLEN – BOOK REVIEW
Published by Sarnia Press on 14th May 2024 I love Anne’s stories always looking forward to the next one that she very kindly sends me to read for a review. Anne Allen was born in Rugby to a Welsh father and an English mother. As a result, she spent many summers with her Welsh grandparents in Anglesey and learned to love the sea. Now she is based in Devon to be near her daughter and two small grandchildren. Her restless spirit has meant many moves, the longest stay being in Guernsey for nearly fourteen years after falling in love with…
View PostSPEED DATING IN FOLKESTONE!
KOLLECTIV I went well out of my comfort zone and attended this speed dating for artists and creatives, I must admit I did not know what to expect BUT I am so glad I attended. I thought this was a perfect way of boosting your journey in whatever creative way is your expertise. I met a selection of artists, filmmakers, and digital arts plus I didn’t get to talk to everyone, hopefully, I will be able to blog about each person and their artistic journey. Anyone who is creative struggles for funding, so if I can help put their ART…
View PostALL THE BEGGARS RIDING BY LUCY CALDWELL – BOOK REVIEW
Published by Faber & Faber When Lara was twelve, and her younger brother Alfie was eight, their father died in a helicopter crash. A prominent plastic surgeon, and Irishman, he had honed his skills on the bomb victims of the Troubles. But the family grew up used to him being absent: he only came to London for two weekends a month to work at the Harley Street Clinic, where he met their mother years before, and they only once went on a family holiday together, to Spain, where their mother cried and their father lost his temper and left early.…
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