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The Stresses and Strains of Dry January

I have heard two theories regarding the recent fad of dry January. Theory one is that January is enough of a depressing month as it is. So why would anyone want to kick the booze? Theory two is that because there is bugger all happening in January. So, you might as well make it the month where you take a break from alcohol. Why not flush the old system out. So ...

Christian Values – What Are They?

I spend a lot of time working at home, so it gives me ample opportunity to hear the voice of the people giving their opinion on radio programmes such as the James O’Brien or Nick Campbell shows. One of the terms that grates me even more than ‘WE WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK’ (often pronounced CANTREE) is ‘THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND OUR CHRISTIAN VALUES’ when it ...

My Letter to Kit

I have decided that in light of Seaborne Freight Services deal that Chris Grayling says is very good, I would write to my local MP in Andover, Kit Malthouse.Here is my letter: Hi Kit, In the light of a possible 'No Deal' Brexit in March, I have been considering starting up a Ferry business to lighten the load on transport services that are likely to get ...

Happy New Year as the Booze is Curtailed Again!

I took the Christmas decorations down today, as I could not really see the point in hanging on to the festive season for much longer. I feel a strange feeling of sadness when it comes to removing decorations. It is one that kind of reminds me of packing away a tent after a sodden week of camping in Swanage. I should be glad it is all over but part of me wishes it ...

Seaborne Freight and the Tax Payer’s £14 Million

The headline on BBC last night was about the activity of a company called Seaborne Freight. It has been given just shy of £14 million of a £100 million contingency plan to provide freight services in the event of a 'No Deal' Brexit. The stand out concern here appears to be that Seaborne were given the money without a tender process...oh and they don't have any ...