Author Archives: Ian

What is Philip Schofield?

Posted on 29th May 2023 by Ian

Living in Ireland most of my life, I seem to have missed out on the elevation of Philip Schofield to being a person of national importance in England. My memories of him are him being with a glove puppet, called, … Continue reading →

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Courtesy drivers and a grumpy old git

Posted on 28th May 2023 by Ian

Friends had a wonderful Scalextrix layout. In an age when Fomula 1 racing drivers were household names, we would imagine ourselves as Jackie Stewart racing to a world title. Of course, there would be moments when loose or faulty connections … Continue reading →

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Club Days

Posted on 27th May 2023 by Ian

Only today did I discover what it was all about: The objects of the Society shall be: The encouragement of Thrift, Self-help and Sobriety of Conduct in each individual member, and the promotion of a Spirit of True Comradeship, Friendliness … Continue reading →

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Four and a half miles of separation

Posted on 18th May 2023 by Ian

There is a fingerpost in the village of Shapwick that announces that High Ham is four and a half miles. The first time I noticed the sign, it seemed such an unlikely claim that I measured the distance from Shapwick … Continue reading →

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It’s iris time

Posted on 15th May 2023 by Ian

The iris in my mother’s garden is white. If it looks mauve, that’s because the picture was taken in the evening light. It is now forty-five years old and looks as it does at the moment for only a brief … Continue reading →

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