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Vox Continental: June 2026
It may be hot, but Continental Europe stays Cool! Greetings from a somewhat warm continental Europe. And the summer has only just started! We’ve been averaging around 40C during the day for nearly a week now, […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed 241 “The Rugby”
Not the usual subject of this column, but as a fellow of Northampton, I’m heading to Twickenham tomorrow, driving a coach-load of supporters for the Prem Final. Exciting times for the town as the club seems […]
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Hell in a Handcart – get back in your box
This post was written before the Makerfield by-election. We have no idea what’s going to happen so if this is all too painful to read on Friday morning, swiftly move on. “In a time of universal […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed 240 “Aging”
Last weekend saw me sail through another birthday unscathed, just about. There was a gathering to celebrate this one calendar year closer to the worm-filled sod, and the photo attached bears witness to my joy at […]
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Hell in a Handcart – “Stop looking at that, peasants”
“In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act” – George Orwell Attention spans, huh? They last all of… …where were we? Oh yeah. Attention. We need to pay attention. Listen. Pay […]