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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.

Midweek Message 105.

It's been the coldest April in 60 years! I can well believe that, it's freezing out there. Hopefully, we'll get some sort of summer before long. I hope you're keeping well... and keeping warm if you're in Britain!

House Sitting, strange phenomena cars, burglary and other stuff... ...

Join me for another Sunday episode. House Sitting, strange phenomena cars, burglary and other stuff...

Midweek Message104.

Hi, I hope you're well. Sun, rain, sun, rain... The weather doesn't know what to do! It can only get better... can't it? This Sunday, I'll be telling you about the time I looked after a house for friends while they were away on holiday.

Life in the Village.

Life in the village wasn't always idyllic. We had a thief on the loose! In this episode, I chat about village life back in the old days. Please, join me.

Midweek Mesaage 103.

We're expecting torrential rain and wind today but... I really don't think it's going to happen. The sky is blue, the sun is shinning... Enough of that. How are you? Keeping well, I hope. I hope the sun is shinning on you.

Punishing Kids

When I think back to 50s and 60s, getting the cane at school was normal. A spanking from mum or dad was part of growing up. In this episode, I look back and those days and compare them to the way things are now. I'll also be talking about a load of other stuff so, please, join me. 

Midweek Message 102.

Hi, I hope you're keeping well. This coming Sunday, I'll be talking about punishing children back in the old days. Did you get the cane? Did you get spanked? Things have change over the years but some still say... bring back the birch! Let me know what you think.

Holiday Camp!

Remember the old days of holiday camps back in the 50s and 60s in Britain? Great fun for all the family! But now... I've just spent a week at a holiday camp and... Join me for a good old moan!

Midweek Message 101.

The clocks have gone forward one hour... summer is almost upon us! It's so nice to have the lighter evenings, even though it's chilly and raining most of the time. I hope you're keeping well. And I hope you enjoy Midweek Message number 101.

Electrical Appliances Kitchen Garden Household

When you think of all the electrical appliances we have these days for the kitchen and garden, it's worth remembering that, back in the 50s, most people didn't even own a fridge! In this episode, I chat about the days of little or no electrical appliances. Please, join me.