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Fun - then and now

Did we have more fun in the old days than we do now? A a child, I had great fun but, do the kids of today have fun? In this episode, I look back at having fun in the 50s and 60s.

Midweek Message 112.

Weather reports, breaking news, seagulls, dustmen... Do you like the interruptions during my podcasts? It seems that most people do! Join me, if you will.

Changing City Names & other stuff.

Why do people change the names of Cities? Apparently, Brighton City isn't Brighton City... It's now Brighton and Hove City. Join me for a rant and a moan this Sunday.

Midweek Message 111.

This week, I'm moaning again about cars and traffic jams. I hate driving! But the summer is lovely... unless you're out on the roads, that is. I hope you're keeping well.

The Nature Table, Scrap Books, School and other things from the past.

The Nature Table, Scrap Books, School and other things from the past. Did you have a nature table at school? Were you taught anything about nature? In this episode, I look back at a few things we did at school.

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Midweek Message 110.

Did teenage girls drive cars back in the 1960s? Did you have a nature table at school? These are just a couple of things I'll be chatting about this coming Sunday.

This and That - a load of ranting!

We have potholes, the traffic jams are terrible, there's nowhere to park your car... Let's have a good old rant! But the summer is here!

Midweek Message 109.

Public transport, busses, the railway... Is it good enough? I hope you're keeping well and enjoying outside happenings  now that the summer has just arrived here in Briton.

Road Rage

The roads are getting worse with more and more cars appearing every year. Traffic jams, road works, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, cycle lanes, pot holes... In this episode, I rant about the state of Britain's roads. Join me for a good old moan!

Midweek Message 108.

Now I'm back from the Isle of Wight, the summer has arrived! The weather wasn't too bad on the island and we had a great week. How are you? Everything OK, I hope? Do you have any ideas for this coming Sunday's podcast? If so, let me know.

The National Health Service and other chat and stuff

The NHS, that great British institution. But, does it work? All I hear on the news is how the national health service is in ruins and it's not fit for purpose. My experience of the health service has always been fantastic and I'm really proud that we have it. Please, join me for a chat.

Midweek Message 107.

Hi, did you enjoy the King's Coronation? Or perhaps you don't agree with the monarchy and gave it a miss. Whatever you did, I hope you had a good weekend. It rained here most of the weekend, which is about normal. This Sunday,. I'll be banging on about the NHS so please join me if you can.

Coronation chat and more.

I can't say a great deal about the King's Coronation because I recorded this episode before it happened.  However, I will be talking about it next Sunday. In the meantime, cars parked on pavements, fish custard, vape smoking, and loads more.

Midweek Message 106.

The summer has arrived! Well, almost. How are you? I'm doing well with lots of gardening and fresh air. Toothpaste... now, there's a subject. A friend of mine used to use Alax to clean his teeth. Hmm... interesting!

Motor bike crash with a strange ending, and more stuff

A young man on his motor bike loses control on a bend. He crashes through the hedge and down an embankment. Alone and injured, he can't move. Will someone rescue him? Join me for this strange tale and other bits and pieces this Sunday.