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My aged mother-in-law has travelled to see us and brought a cold which I now have. It seems like a cold but is it Swine Flu? Checking on the NHS website it says; If you or a member of your … Continue reading →

I read in the LEP that the Royal Lancashire Show will not be held in Preston although they said in 2012 it could participate in the Guild. The RLS committee are discussing another site although with their history of site … Continue reading →

I got an e-mail asking me to mention this, I’ve no idea if it’s good or bad although in general Comedy Clubs are pretty good and it adds to the entertainment value of Preston.  So it’s a product placement, advert … Continue reading →

Took a weird phonecall today in a friends home in South Ribble. Some security company wanting to tell them ‘what’s happening in your road tomorrow’.  Sounded interesting so I asked for more.  Said they were visiting homes to advise about the … Continue reading →

Great news for the Lancashire Wildlife Trust that its application has been approved by Preston council ( I didn’t know it was in Preston)  to build a Visitor and Education centre on the reserve by the River Ribble. I hadn’t previously … Continue reading →

Got a quote from a plasterer to re-board a wall and the ceiling and to skim in our smallest room 18 square metres of plaster. £410.  Sounds a lot although he was recommended by a decorator I know. I thought … Continue reading →

Today Sir Bobby Robson died.  His praises are endless and one person said he was on the boundary between the modern and old fashioned manager. With the example of his non-demonstration when Maradonna scored the hand of God goal as … Continue reading →

Went to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool to see Quadrophenia. Was a lot better than I expected.  Being someone who liked the Who I’m surprised that I wasn’t aware of it. It’s an interesting story of a rebellious youth who … Continue reading →

Drove down the M6 to Tatton for an enjoyable day at the show on Thursday.  Is it that we don’t listen to the weather forecast or that it’s never as they say. Expected the show to be pretty waterlogged but … Continue reading →

I learnt the Welsh for cricket. Yes, it’s criced.  Pronounced crickedd probably. What is the relevance of that?  England are playing the first test away, in Wales. AT this moment England only need 100 runs to avoid an innings defeat with only … Continue reading →

Yesterday had a look at the Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool. It’s a small place, but not a bad building,  near North Station. At the moment there is a collection of photographs mounted in acrylic to give a high gloss … Continue reading →

I read in the LEP that a planning application has been submitted to build a marina, apartments, Tesco and nature reserve at Cottam. Sounds a good thing from reading it and having little knowledge of the area. I might wonder … Continue reading →

Visited the new Barton Grange yesterday. It was a very hot day, about 28degC.   We’ve not been before and it was further towards Garstang than I expected,  just north of the turn off to Guys and through Bilsborrow. You’re impressed from … Continue reading →