This is the anniversary of a very important event. It was the debut on Detroit WXYZ radio station of the series “The Lone Ranger”, with the stirring notes of the William Tell Overture and a shout of “Hi-yo, Silver! Away!” The Lone Ranger made a seemingly effortless transition from radio to motion pictures and television. The televisedContinue reading “Today in 1933”
Category Archives: Fun and Friendlies
Asking the Question
Marina: Dave, before we do some work, tell me this: How many sides are there to a tree? DaveH: Now that sounds like a trick question Marina. OK, tell me. How many? Marina: Two sides. The outside and the inside. Source: Victorian Book “A Thousand and One Riddles, With a Few Thrown In”, Publisher GeorgeContinue reading “Asking the Question”
Today, Tomorrow & Sunday
The annual Big Garden Birdwatch, organised by the RSPB. You can participate by counting the number of birds that land in your garden over just a one-hour period between 26th-28th January 2024. Click Here to visit the RSPB website and find out how you can help with this research.
Birds’ Eye Views
The annual Big Garden Birdwatch, organised by the RSPB, is back again. Why not take part in helping count the number of birds that land in your garden over just a one-hour period between 26th-28th January 2024. Click Here to visit the RSPB website and find out how you can help with this research.
Headlines Quiz
Click Here to visit the BBC website to undertake their quiz relating to Headlines of the Year.
50 Shades of Pink
Hey David, whilst you’re looking in the pink, what’s the answer to this question: Hidden away in Gwydir Forest (not really) there’s a one-story house that’s coloured pink. All the furniture is pink, the wallpaper is pink, even the bedrooms are pink. The cat isn’t pink. The people aren’t pink. So what colour are theContinue reading “50 Shades of Pink”
🎶 Uh-Huh 🎶
The fans amongst you will already know that today is the anniversary of the birth of Elvis Aron Presley – 8th January 1935. Click Here to find out 7-things that you might not know about the late entertainer.
Escape the Club!?
Our Social Committee might like to consider this suggestion as an outing for Club Members in 2024. Mental gymnastics to keep everyone trim before next season – does that sound like a good idea? You decide. Click Here to Escape from here and find out more.
No Interruptions Day 📢
In the USA today, they will be celebrating “No Interruptions Day“. So, if you have friends and relatives in the States, then you can join in with their celebrations by not telephoning or emailing them. Be steadfast in your support.
Walkies
One of the Boxing Day traditions is a walk. A walk has many benefits. Even the BBC knows this so Click Here to read their 8-reasons why we should all walk, walk, walk.
