December 2011
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November 2011
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October 2011
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Fascinating excerpt from 'Churchill's Bodyguard'
I’m reading a fascinating biography of Winston Churchill’s bodyguard, here’s an excerpt I found particularly amazing!
Churchill’s bad mood changed when he saw a German bomber brought down and became affable; and he did something curious as they were about to return to London. ‘During my years with him, (bodyguard Walter speaking), Winston had always travelled on the...
September 2011
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August 2011
8 posts
July 2011
14 posts
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You only win when you’re singing.
June 2011
7 posts
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The Best Old People I Know:
Strike up conversations with strangers,
Laugh at their own jokes a little too much,
And over estimate their physical capabilities.
They’re always very glad to see whoever,
Are ready for a tussle to make sure they get to pay for the drinks.
They wear big smiles most of the time and banter with their partners,
They tell you with relish classic tales heard many times before, but you don’t mind...
May 2011
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January 2011
1 post
All the Test Cricket Info you could desire - and... →
Cricket has been my revelation of the last 6 weeks. I’ve always kept a casual eye out for the fortunes of the England & Wales side. Now however I am constantly plugged in to know the ins and outs, the stats, the facts, and ultimately the STORIES. Hence, aware of being slightly geeky, I unabashedly endorse this website!
December 2010
1 post
The appeal of an eccentric Maths teacher
I’m at a National conference for the teaching of Maths. There’s over a foot/>30cm of snow outside and 50 teachers from as far as Devon have made the journey today! I’ve not met one person whose grumbled or overly worried about getting home. Maybe the snow challenge has separated the wheat from the chaff, the men from the boys, the algebra from the addition but answer me...
November 2010
3 posts
September 2010
4 posts
You can’t live your life on yesterday’s anti-perspirant
– Real life experience: 27/09 - 28/09
My mate Andrew Tregoning is proper talented on the video front and as integrous as Canadian spring water!