Merry Christmas!
The next issue will be on the 5th of January
Week in Brief
Comment
Year of Mysteries by John Watson
Hang on to your hats. It may be a bumpy ride.
Stepping Closer by J R Thomas
Donald Trump chooses his team
Season’s Greetings by Neil Tidmarsh
A global look at this year’s festive spirit.
More Historical Enquiries by Lynda Goetz
Irish DPP to prosecute OAP veterans for IRA activist’s death 44 years ago.
Where should we be investing in 2017? by Frank O’Nomics
Looking carefully at global trends on interest rates and bond interest.
Features
Breaking News! Khan controlled from Manchuria by Chin Chin
Was AutoPay designed by the Devil?
Christmas Short Stories
It Was t’Night afore Christmas by J R Thomas
A Morality tale of Crafty Folk.
Misdirection by Neil Tidmarsh
Lieutenant San’s remote Christmas.
Reviews
Theatre
Pinocchio at the Kings Head Theatre
Charles Court Opera company re-inspires your love of Pantomime. Reviewed by Adam McCormack.
The books which we’ve enjoyed the most this year:
Doing Good Better by William McAskill
Effective altruism and how to make a difference. Reviewed by Adam McCormack.
Toby’s Room by Pat Barker
Live through the lives and loves of the Great War. Reviewed by Neil Dunlop.
The Light of Day by Eric Ambler
Meet Arthur Abdel Simpson, an unsavoury character in a tight corner. Reviewed by Neil Tidmarsh.
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
Missionary mayhem in the Congo. Reviewed by Lynda Goetz.
The Peacock Spring by Rumer Godden
Delhi during the last days of the Raj. Reviewed by William Morton.
The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy by James Anderson (not the cricketer)
For those who appreciate traditional style whodunits. Reviewed by Tim Marshall.
Crossword
Solution to the last crossword “The Land of Culture and Cucina”.
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