Category Archives: General

No internet at present but normal, daily service will be resumed as soon as possible.

The International Self Care Foundation was founded in Britain. Click Here to visit the website and pick up a few tips for your health and wellbeing.

Just in case you are looking for a distraction from any news that might relate to any elections that might be underway in the world, Click Here to go to the CNN website and see drone footage over Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano.

Today will be the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and the 2024 Summer Solstice will occur at 21:50pm British Summer Time. So day and night today will be roughly equal in length. The Summer Solstice can occur between the 20th and 22nd June – this year it is on the 20thContinue reading “Summer Solstice Today”

Apologies for no posts for a few days until my provider fixes my broadband problem. Perhaps service will resume on Thursday this week.

The Chester Heritage Festival 2024 takes place around the city from 21st to 30th June. With plenty of events it should make a very interesting trip. In addition, events are held during the year. One of those events is held every Saturday during the summer (and Wednesday’s during school holidays) and gives children the opportunityContinue reading “Looking Around”

Do you take care of your mobile phone to keep it safe? North Wales Police has a few tips on this. One tip is to keep a record of the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number of your mobile in case it is stolen. To find your IMEI number, use the keypad on your mobileContinue reading “Precautions”

The British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA) has released their May Newsletter. Click Here to read it. In addition, the organisation is undertaking a series of surveys to develop the sport and is looking for input from clubs and bowlers to help them facilitate change and development. Interested? Then Click Here for more information whereContinue reading “Read & Fill”

Did you know that in the late 16th Century, bowls was the national sport? Sir Francis Drake was reputed to have been playing when the supposedly invincible Spanish Armada crept up to the south coast of England in 1588.  Drake was second-in-command to Admiral Charles Howard in the victory over the Spanish fleet. England lostContinue reading “Playing Ducks and Drakes”