I am grateful to my friend Lucy Keen – a teacher at Aston St. Mary’s School in Hertfordshire – who drafted this piece for a local Parish magazine. The two schools are closely linked and Lucy has spent time in India teaching at St Mary’s SinglaIn June... continue reading
Last week, Hertford was transformed into 1970s Barnstaple. Actors, directors, producers, gaffers, best boys and key grips all... continue reading
This is the third blog I have posted about the relentless and never-ending strike in Darjeeling. For the first time in two months... continue reading
With the indefinite strike in Darjeeling passing its 90th day, there is much confusion in the area as to how much progress has... continue reading
Earlier this month I posted a blog about the indefinite general strike in Darjeeling. The news is no better today and the... continue reading
Sometimes there is so much news to take in from around the world that we miss something that is near to our hearts. Recently in... continue reading
“One can get money in three possible ways. First, through earnings; secondly, through parents’ earnings, and thirdly,... continue reading
One of the toughest jobs in the world – up there with Bomb Disposal Expert – must be stand up comedian. Totally... continue reading
As a fully paid up member of Control Freaks Unlimited I had a bit of a shock a few years ago. I had to spend a lengthy time in... continue reading
Our off-screen bromance started in August 1968. I had an evening in London to myself and popped in to a cinema just off Leicester... continue reading
Well I’m not the most tech-savvy individual but I have to say that the latest app from AppFoo Tectonics is a real boon for... continue reading
Tea2You is a specialist purveyor of fine teas bringing the finest Darjeeling whole leaf varieties direct from the growers.... continue reading
The story so far... Our two heroes (Den and Ken) hitchhiked from Manchester to London to see Simon and Garfunkel in concert at... continue reading
For 13 years I kept a daily journal. Looking back at some of the entries now, it seems that most of my teenage life was boringly... continue reading
Bird watching is an odd pastime – not naturally sociable (birders tend to keep themselves to themselves) but one that gets... continue reading