I am busy preparing my first self-published book. Even though it’s a modest production, it still takes time and effort to make sure every aspect of the printing and publishing side is done correctly. What weight for the paper- 180 or 190gms? And the cover ? Is 250gms, too light? Matt or silk finish; white… Read More The wonderful world of ISBNs
Would you like a cup of tea, Father? I do love a good afternoon tea in pleasant surroundings with lashings of tea and scones and jam and cream. I particularly like an afternoon tea in unusual surroundings to add a certain je ne sais quoi to the proceedings. I suppose you could say that Glanquin House… Read More Ah, go on, go on, go on, go on
Two things I’ve learned this week: how an Enigma machine works and what happened to nuns after the Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII. Now there’s nothing much to link these two, except they were the subjects of two events at Devizes Arts Festival this week. You, too, may have picked up knowledge about… Read More Of nuns and enigma machines
11am 26 May 2018, The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Calne Re-dedication of the restored War Memorial They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted, They fell with their faces to the foe.… Read More They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
St Mary’s Church, Calne, Grade One listed, is looking particularly handsome at the moment – possibly in preparation for the re-dedication of the recently- restored Calne War Memorial in the churchyard, on 26 May. Thanks to Matt Dry of Dryad Land and Tree Care, who has the contract to take care of the avenues of… Read More A cut above the rest
‘The ultimate strength of a nation lies not in her trading, nor in the multitude of her trading transactions. It’s not found in her banking operations nor in the acumen of her leaders. The ultimate strength of a nation lies in the character of the men and women who are the nation, and voluntary service… Read More 80 years of service
