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Midweek Message 45.

Hello, I hope you're well. We're now into March and spring is officially here. Tune in to my Midweek Message for a weather report!

Time Machine

Here's the question: given the choice, would you go back 50 years in time or forward 50 years in time. You will have to live in the time you choose. Better the devil you know back in time? Or take a gamble on the future?

Midweek Message 44.

Three storms have hit the UK within a week. Now that's all over, perhaps we can look forward to the summer.

The Weather!

What with storm Dudley and storm Eustice recently battering the UK, I thought an episode about the weather would be apt. The weather doesn't only affect BBQs in the summer or skiing in the winter, it#s has a colossal impact on many businesses.

Midweek Message 43.

Bad news! I am not a happy bunny! I hope you've had a good week because I definitely haven't!

A Weekend Music Break

In this episode, I talk about a music weekend at a Bognor Regis holiday camp. In the 1950s, the accommodation was wooden huts, it's now posh hotels. How things have changed since the old days!

Midweek message 42.

Welcome to my Midweek Message. Next Sunday, I'll be talking about my trip to a Bognor holiday camp music weekend. Don't miss it!

Back In Time.

Hi, and welcome to Back In Time where I read out some of your recollections of the good old days. Tricycles, pubs, accommodation, coal fires... Please join me!

Midweek Message 41.

It's going to be a great summer here in the UK. I can feel it in my water. BBQs, days on the beach, walks in the countryside... Here comes summer!

The New Highway Code Rules.

The New Highway Code Rules. Have you heard about the changes? Have you ever read the Highway Code? In this episode, I rant about the new UK rules and changes for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Midweek Message 40.

Hello, and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. We have a few crocus popping up in the garden! Here comes summer!

Earning Money in the 50s and 60s.

What were wages like in the 50s and 60s? How did people pay the bills, buy new furniture and carpets , buy a car... In this episode  I look back at the cost of living and wages in the good old days.

Midweek Message 39

Hello people! Welcome to Midweek Message number 39. I hope you're all keeping well.

Incidents At School

At our school, we had a spate of what the deputy headmaster called a 'series of minor sabotage incidents'. The toilets were blown up, the school clock altered, the school radio changed to Radio Caroline, truant was rife... Join me for a look back at a series of minor sabotage incidents.

Midweek Message 38

It's Wednesday again! Hi, and welcome to my Midweek Message. I have great idea for this Sunday's episode. I'll be taking you all back to school!