Month: October 2018

  • What is bonfire night in England?

    What is bonfire night in England?

    Please to remember the fifth of November I got the idea for this post from a cyber exchange with an American blogger.  She wrote a post about things she loves about the fall.  At the end she asked her readers ” what do you love about the fall?”   I answered, “burning the guy on…

  • P.S. Waverley Thames Cruise to Tower Pier

    P.S. Waverley Thames Cruise to Tower Pier

    A few weeks ago, I received an exciting e.mail from Silver travel advisor, a website for the mature traveller.  I learned that I had won a twinkling Thames cruise aboard the paddle steamer Waverley and a night bed and breakfast at the Croydon Hilton in the monthly draw. The prize was provided by Just Go…

  • Get your will written free in October

    Get your will written free in October

      Did you know that October is Free Wills Month? Free Wills Month brings together a group of well-respected charities to offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their wills written or updated free using participating solicitors in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The scheme covers simple wills only,…

  • Five things to see in Prague

    Five things to see in Prague

    This year my daughter is teaching in a village school just outside Prague.  She has introduced her pupils to the game “Simon says” and it has quickly become a firm favourite.  For those of you who have not played it, the teacher gives a list of instructions and you have to obey those that have…