16 November 2017 The Tesco Advertisement What are immigrants invited to join? By John Watson It is all rather surprising. When I heard that Tesco were being attacked on Twitter over the inclusion of Muslim families in their Christmas advertisement, I not unnaturally supposed that it was the work of Islamic fundamentalists. Some North London… Continue reading Issue 129: 2017 11 16: The Tesco Advertisement (John Watson)
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Issue 122: 2017 09 28: It’s still September for heavens sake! (Lynda Goetz)
28 September 2017 It’s Still September, For Heaven’s Sake! Christmas is three months away. By Lynda Goetz Last Monday was 25th September, the birthday of one of my nieces, and also three months before 25th December, Christmas Day. A few days earlier I was shopping and thought I should get a card and some wrapping… Continue reading Issue 122: 2017 09 28: It’s still September for heavens sake! (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 86: 2017 01 05: Taking the Cross (Chin Chin)
05 January 2017 Taking the Cross Has it changed so much? By Chin Chin “A wind of change” blowing across Africa, “a new broom” sweeping clean, “a cleaner floor” with Sudso. The thirst for change for the better is a strong one and it is at its strongest at the start of the New Year. … Continue reading Issue 86: 2017 01 05: Taking the Cross (Chin Chin)
Issue 85: 2016 12 22: It was t’Night before Christmas (JR Thomas)
22 December 2016 It Was t’Night afore Christmas A morality tale of Crafty Folk by J.R.Thomas* As Mr Thomas* is busy with his late Christmas shopping he asked Mr B, his source from the City, for a seasonal tale. He assures us this is a true story – but then, he does work in the… Continue reading Issue 85: 2016 12 22: It was t’Night before Christmas (JR Thomas)
Issue 85: 2016 12 22: Misdirection (Neil Tidmarsh)
22 December 2016 Misdirection Lieutenant San’s remote Christmas. by Neil Tidmarsh Christmas Eve. The dark sky was full of stars – and drones. Hundreds of thousands of drones – big ones and small ones, fast ones and slow ones – all delivering a deluge of last-minute Christmas gifts. The night air rang with their humming… Continue reading Issue 85: 2016 12 22: Misdirection (Neil Tidmarsh)
Issue 84:2016 12 15:Spring into Spring (J.R.Thomas)
15 December 2016 Spring into Spring The ides: an idea? by J.R.Thomas “Now is the winter of our discontent…” wrote that chap from Stratford on Avon. He was brooding on political success of course, but winter discontent strikes a deep chord with us all in this dark misty damp island, swept by the occasional dramatically… Continue reading Issue 84:2016 12 15:Spring into Spring (J.R.Thomas)
Issue 80: 2016 11 17: Christmas Preparations (Lynda Goetz)
17 November 2016 Christmas Preparations What should I be doing now? by Lynda Goetz For all those of you who, like me, swear every year that they will be more organised next year (and of course fail each time), here is a list of what you should be focusing on in the next couple of… Continue reading Issue 80: 2016 11 17: Christmas Preparations (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 29: 2015 11 19 Dull November Chin Chin
19 November 2015 Dull November by Chin Chin November in the Northern Hemisphere can be a fairly depressing season. The nights are drawing in and the chill of winter is beginning to bite. It will soon be Christmas and not only have you failed to buy your presents but you are constantly reminded of the… Continue reading Issue 29: 2015 11 19 Dull November Chin Chin
