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No matter how much John C stares at his bowl, he is never going to be able to persuade Ray that it is the nearest bowl to the jack.

Recent Covid restrictions mean that New Year Celebrations at midnight are likely to be tamer than usual. Farewell, then, to 2021, a year full of vaccinations but, compared to 2020, it was easier to add a wider variety of news to those Christmas letters to friends and relatives. 2022 is on the horizon. Enjoy yourContinue reading “So That Was 2021!”

The Cedar of Lebanon is now considered a vulnerable tree, usually found in Eastern Mediterranean countries. It was introduced to Britain around 400-years ago, usually found as parkland trees like this one in Shropshire. The trees have many spiritual associations and can also symbolise, for some communities, both strength and resilience. It doesn’t flower untilContinue reading “One to Tree”

CLICK HERE to find out more about getting an NHS Covid Pass so that you can legally enter nightclubs or large events. It will allow you to securely share your COVID-19 vaccination records and test results. It can either be provided in digital or paper format (if no internet access). Paper format for people withoutContinue reading “NHS Covid Pass”

Starlings taking a rest on their way to another resting point.

Balance is very important in bowling.

The next New Moon will occur on Sunday 4th December @ 07:43 and the next Full Moon will occur on Sunday, December 19th @ 04:35.

The United Nations introduced this Day in 1995 and, in their ‘Declaration of Principles on Tolerance’, stated their Resolve “to take all positive measures necessary to promote tolerance in our societies, because tolerance is not only a cherished principle, but also a necessity for peace and for the economic and social advancement of all people.” “ToleranceContinue reading “Today – 16th November 2021 – is the International Day of Tolerance”

On this national day of reflection, the weather might be fine enough to take a gentle walk in the countryside.