Monthly Archives: March 2021

Lots of words, words, words

Posted on 6th March 2021 by Ian

The pavement is cracked, uneven, uncleaned. Walking down the road, there is a feeling of the 1970s having returned. Derelict property, closed shops, waste gathered in doorways. Looking at a patch of pavement, there was a moment of wondering how … Continue reading →

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Toll the bell

Posted on 5th March 2021 by Ian

The GCSE Religious Education syllabus includes a module on life and death, which is how this morning the Year 10 lesson was about funerals. Talking to the class about the elements of a Christian funeral, I realised I could not … Continue reading →

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The lack of a vernacular

Posted on 4th March 2021 by Ian

Looking around the classroom door, a boy with his head on the desk in front of him looked familiar. “Is that Johnny with his head down, ma’am?” I asked the teacher. “Aye. It is. He came in here with the … Continue reading →

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The anniversary of colour

Posted on 3rd March 2021 by Ian

It was on 3rd March 1967 that David Attenborough, the controller of BBC 2 television, announced that the station that summer would commence broadcasting some programmes in colour. The colour broadcasts would begin with the coverage of the All England … Continue reading →

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It’s been too long

Posted on 2nd March 2021 by Ian

Can one feel saddened at opening a box of tea  bags? If so, then there seemed a moment of deep sadness in opening a box of PG Tips. The rhyme printed on the cardboard seal has little by way of … Continue reading →

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