Monthly Archives: April 2019

Tanked

Posted on 6th April 2019 by Ian

The viewing gallery of the conservation centre at Bovington Tank Museum offers a view over more than a hundred military vehicles for which there is not yet space in the display galleries. Among the recent acquisitions is the Standard Beaverette, … Continue reading →

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The meaning of zoy

Posted on 3rd April 2019 by Ian

If you are looking for a girl’s name and not a Somerset place name, the spelling is Zoe. It’s from the Greek word ζωή (zoe), which is a word for “life.”  The closure of the road north from the village … Continue reading →

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Local flavours

Posted on 1st April 2019 by Ian

“A piece of smoked cheese?” I took the finger of cheese that was offered. It tasted of moments long ago. Strong tastes went with childhood memories. Thickly coated toffee apples on wooden sticks,  ginger snaps in paper bags, candy floss … Continue reading →

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