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The Queen’s Plantnum Jubilee Street Party

Are you having a street party for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? Have you been to a street party in the past? Join me in this episode for a look at street parties over the decades.

Midweek Message 57.

The Queen's Jubilee is coming up and we're having a street party. Have you recollections of past street parties? It would be great to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com

Changes! How things have changed since the 1960s and 1970s

How things have changed since the 1960s and 70s! Some things have changed for the better... although not many! And some for the worst. Join me for a look at how things were and how they are now.

 

Midweek Message 56.

I'm back from a great holiday on the Isle of Wight. In this week's message, I talk about the way we talk... have a listen! I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

Love, marriage, secrecy and Aunty’s house.

In this episode, I tell the story of Love, marriage, secrecy and a house left to a friend of mine. Oh! What a tangled web we weave!

Midweek Message 55.

Hi and welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. I'll be on holiday in the Isle of Wight when you listen to this. I hope the sun will be shining!

What did we have in the 1970s that we don’t have today?

What did we have in the 1970s that we don't have today? We had decency, manners, politeness, pride, courtesy... Do we still have these things? Join me for another chat about the good old days.

Midweek Message 54.

Hello and welcome to another midweek message. Join me for a few minutes chat about the stress youngsters endure at school, common sense, decency, respect... and whatever else springs to mind.

Flags Pubs Divorce 1950s 1960s vegetable plots and more!

Flags Pubs Divorce 1950s 1960s vegetable plots and more! Join me for a look back at the old days!

Midweek Message 53.

Hippies, mods and rockers. Several people have asked which label I was under back in the 1960s. I'll tell you in this week's Midweek Message!

Worthing - my home town

Worthing - my home town. In this episode, I ramble on about Worthing, in West Sussex. I've lived here since I was five-years-old so I've seen some changes in my time. Join me, if you will.

Midweek Message 52.

Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. The weather is improving as we head toward summer here in Britain. I've already been to a BBQ but, as I was driving, I had alcohol-free beer. Argh! Disgusting!

Village Vigilantes

In this episode, I recall the time many decades ago when I was a member of a village watch group. Locals called us the vigilantes. Not really a fair name as we were far from violent. They were great times and I had some fun as the group's security man. Join me for a look back at those happy days.

Midweek Message 51.

Who remembers the episodes about village life? Tales Of A Parish Councillor and Village Life Behind The Facade.  Due to popular demand, I'm returning to the village theme this coming Sunday with... Village Vigilantes. I was a member of the local village watch group and I have some interesting recollections.

Britain in the 50s and 60s

Britain in the 50s and 60s. Schools, television, clothes, work, housework, cars... In this episode, I look back generally over the 50s and 60s. What was the food like? What was on TV? Were you a housewife? I've also included a story about... wait and see!