Plenty of fun on Facebook groups but some just go a step too far

Many people on Facebook began with a small group, mainly family and friends, and they would put up pictures taken on a day out, even pictures of their breakfast. Then you find a friend of a friend who puts up interesting posts and you befriend them and these new friends allow you access to theirContinue reading “Plenty of fun on Facebook groups but some just go a step too far”

Happy workers are good workers, as long as you’re not a soft touch

I was much happier when my induction course in Birmingham was ended and I could get back to proper work at the three-screen Odeon cinema in Romford, where I had recently become an assistant career manager. It is not that I have anything against Birmingham. In fact when we lived in Redditch we went toContinue reading “Happy workers are good workers, as long as you’re not a soft touch”

Casablanca

by Roger McGough You must remember this To fall in love in Casablanca To be the champion of Morocco. The size of tuppence Photographs show Uncle Bill holding silver cups Wearing sepia silks and a George Formby grin. Dominique Had silent film star looks. With brown eyes Black hair and lips full to the brim,Continue reading “Casablanca”

All good friends and jolly good company as we get set to tour

The fortnight at Harry’s home in Child Okeford was not only for preparing for the tour, making sure everything was in perfect condition and packed properly in the Sooty van (some fragile items were to travel in the back of Harry’s Range Rover), it was also to give us time to get to know oneContinue reading “All good friends and jolly good company as we get set to tour”