MONDAY 15th OCTOBER 2012 is the day when Bloggers from all over the world will unite in writing about one subject. The subject for this year’s Blog Action Day is “The Power of We”. The Power of We is a celebration of people working together to make a positive difference in the world, either for … Continue reading »
Guardian Angel by David Osgerby I would be your guardian angel; I would keep watch over you, if I thought that they existed, but I don’t believe they do. But then when you are sleeping, and I’m wide awake at night, I sometimes kind of feel I am: Somehow I know that you’re alright. Copyright … Continue reading »
COMBINE HARVESTER by David Osgerby The field mouse is an endangered species. it lives in fields, and is especially fond of fields of wheat, barley and rye. Each harvest heralds field mouse Armageddon, as a vast machine of obscenely disproportionate size scythes through these minute creatures, reducing them to mere bloodstains on corn. Where else … Continue reading »
STUBBLE by David Osgerby The harvest home, only stubble now remains. The wheat is in, and farmers give thanks for clement weather. The last harvester has inched its way down narrow country lanes, as the landscape holds its breath, and waits for tractors towing serried ranks of patient seagulls. Soon, soon, this will come. But … Continue reading »
HEDON IS A UNIQUE TOWN that perhaps deserves a wider audience – literally! Hedon has a peculiar urban/rural mix; it has a long history reflected in its 800 year old iconic buildings. These contrast starkly with the sprawling massive industrial complex on the town’s doorstep with equally ‘iconic’ chimneys and towers. It has magnificent buildings … Continue reading »
THE US SENATE is to have a vote on its PROTECT IP / STOP ONLINE PIRACY ACT on Tuesday 24th January. Campaigners fear that this legislation will stifle free speech and innovation, and even threaten popular web services like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. In response the largest ever web protest in history is being organised … Continue reading »
HEDON TOWN CENTRE is expected to be transformed into a bustling continental market on Friday 9th September 2011. Market traders from across the continent all wearing traditional costumes from 100 years ago will be selling high quality food products including Brittany biscuits, olives, Italian nougat, pungent cheeses, saucissons, tartiflette from the Alps, charcuterie, fresh breads, … Continue reading »
SUNDAY 27th MARCH is the day of the year in 2011 on which the National Census will be based. Whether you have already filled it in or plan to imminently, then you have to complete the form based on who is in your household on this particular Sunday. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) carries … Continue reading »
