Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
Episodes
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
We all makes mistakes at some time during our lives. Some mistakes turn out to be for the best, others are a nightmare! But, do we learn from our mistakes?
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Welcome to another Midweek Message. Next Sunday's episode is all about making mistakes. Have you made mistakes in your life? Some mistakes turn out for the best. If you'd like to share your experiences, email me. raysrants@protonmail.com
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
Common sense, what is it? Would you leap over a hedge, when you have no idea of what might be the other side? Join me for a fun look at common sense.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Hi, how are you? Keeping well, I hope. We woke up the other morning to a severe frost! The sunshine has been lovely but the nights have been very cold.
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
How things have changed over the decades! What’s in this year might be out next year. What goes round comes round. Miniskirts were all the rage in the 60s but they could be back next year. You never know!
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Hi, I hope you're well. Next Sunday's episode will cover fashion, clothes back in the 50s and 60s, and how things have changed over the decades. What did you wear during your teenage years? I'd love to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Terraced houses, cottages, detached, semi-detached, two up two down… In this episode, I take a look at the many types of houses in the UK from way back in time to the present day.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Go to the Raysrants Facebook page for the link to the continuing story of naughty village life involving Mrs Fortesque, the vicar, the vicar's daughter and much more...
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Hi, hope you're well. Next Sunday, I'll be talking about houses. Houses? You ask? Yes, houses. Houses from decades ago, workers cottages, huge houses, two up two down, modern houses... Join me next Sunday.
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Children’s birthday parties back in the 50s and 60s were great fun. Pass the parcel, musical chairs, blind man’s buff… Happy days, and very different from kid’s parties these days.
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Relationships of all kinds… friends at school, friends at work, acquaintances, arguments… In this episode, I look at all kinds of relationships.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Hi, I hope you're well. What a beautiful day it was yesterday. Clear blue sky, sunshine... Summer is almost here!
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
We all remember the local sweet shop. But they had far more than sweets for sale. Toys, comics, fireworks, cigarettes, puzzles, jokes, fizzy drinks… Join me for a look back at the local sweet shop. Amongst other things.
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
The sun is shining! Yay! Do you remember sweet shops in the 50s and 60s? They were great places for kids. Sweets, toys, comics, drinks, fireworks... they sold everything! Join me for next Sunday's episode all about those happy days.