Monthly Archives: September 2020

A tramway on Dartmoor

Posted on 28th September 2020 by Ian

My final year at secondary school was spent in a leisurely manner. Having passed the examinations required to go on to sixth form college a year early, 1976-77 was passed doing things that were interesting – the three examinable subjects … Continue reading →

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Tricycling to school

Posted on 26th September 2020 by Ian

The equinox brought a sharp change in the weather. Warm days worthy of high summer disappeared to be replaced by cool autumn temperatures, chill winds and sharp bursts of rain. The change in the seasons came in a matter of … Continue reading →

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Missing the fair

Posted on 25th September 2020 by Ian

In better times, Bridgwater Fair always took place at St Matthew’s Field in late-September. It was a time that, in childhood memory, was always wet and windy. Was there always mud? I certainly remember going in Wellington boots. The crowds … Continue reading →

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Dead pets

Posted on 22nd September 2020 by Ian

The death of a pet was always a painful moment. Even in latter years there has been grief at the death of dogs who have been faithful friends. Recalling the pain I felt as I buried Bella, who had joined … Continue reading →

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No fat

Posted on 20th September 2020 by Ian

Eleven stones thirteen pounds and four ounces according to the bathroom scales, the first time I have weighed below twelve stones in more than thirty years. Another four pounds and I shall reach the top of the range in which … Continue reading →

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