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Fabulously Flamboyant Friday: The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest Preview

15th May 2026 Going Postal 0

Let joy be unconfined – It’s that most wonderful time of year – again… EUROVISION!!! Welcome back my friends, to the flamboyance that never ends, as Fabulously Flamboyant Friday glides effortlessly across the neatly trimmed [more…]

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Always Worth Saying’s Question Time Review

15th May 2026 Always Worth Saying 0

Question Time 14th May 2026 The Panel: Jenny Chapman (Labour) Michael Gove (Conservative) Danny Kruger (Reform UK) Steve Wright (Fire Brigades Union) Venue: Brecon London It is a sun-filled spring day in the little town, [more…]

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Jinnie’s Story, Book Nine – Chapter Thirty

14th May 2026 Going Postal 0

Sir Nigel held up a hand and called the meeting to order. The audience fell silent, and Sir Nigel said, “Good morning, everyone. I understand there is a lot of speculation as to why you [more…]

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In Support ….of the Support – Part One

11th May 2026 Going Postal 0

Once again I’ve found myself starting a piece for here where so much stuff has come into my mind I’ve had to split it. The lot of a support band is not great. On a [more…]

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Always Worth Saying’s Question Time Review

9th May 2026 Always Worth Saying 0

Question Time Election Special 8th May 2026 The Panel: Peter Kyle (Labour) Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) Robert Jenrick (Reform UK) Dave Doogan (SNP) Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru) Rachel Millward (Greens) Josh Babarinde (Lib Dems) Piers [more…]

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A History of Pop Music – Albums 1961

8th May 2026 Phil the Ex Test Manager 0

Featured Album: Runaway with Del Shannon This is a series of articles looking at albums from 1960 to whatever year we end up in. I will select a featured album for each year and the [more…]

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Jinnie’s Story, Book Nine – Chapter Twenty-Nine

7th May 2026 Going Postal 0

The twins told everyone they spoke to over the weekend about the “special” scheme at school and wanted their views on whether they would be in the top group. Grandma said, “Of course.” Grandpa said, [more…]

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Star Crossed Lovers

5th May 2026 Going Postal 0

The Beatles were global stars who changed the face of music forever, influencing film and fashion along the way. They remain the most successful band in history and pushed the limits of how famous musicians [more…]

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Fabulously Flamboyant Friday: Ivory Cutlery’s Day Off – Drugs Are Bad, M’Kay?

1st May 2026 Going Postal 0

Greetings pop pickers and please be welcome to tonight’s Fabulously Flamboyant Friday and another of our fortnightly mastications upon the marshmallowy pillows of musical magnificence. Tonight, dear reader, as we say goodbye to Adopt A [more…]

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