Arts – Going Postal

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen

16th December 2018 OldTrout 0

The third Sunday of Advent – #Joy. A traditional English carol from the 16th century or earlier. OldTrout 2018

The Worthing Gooner Family History, Part Three

15th December 2018 Going Postal 0

When I was at school one of my least favourite subjects was History. The way it was taught was all facts and dates, with very little context. Since researching my family tree I have found [more…]

Christmas: What’s that all about then?

15th December 2018 Going Postal 0

In Part 1, I briefly mentioned the 12 Days of Christmas without expanding on what these 12 days are and what they represent. Depending on where you look and what you read, this period can [more…]

A History of Pop Music – 1964

14th December 2018 Philthetestmanager 0

Featured song: Roy Orbison – It’s Over This is a series of articles looking at pop music from 1955 when in my opinion proper pop music began up to 1999 when they stopped making it. [more…]

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Going Postal with Question Time

13th December 2018 Going Postal 0

Graphic EJ David Dimbleby chairs the debate from Southwark in sarf London. . On the panel are: former Brexit secretary, former Europe minister and Conservative Party chairman David Davis MP, shadow education secretary Angela Rayner [more…]

The Early Days of Computing, Part One

13th December 2018 Going Postal 0

I started working with computers when computers started. Not quite but my first line of code was written in 1969 and loaded onto an Elliott 905 computer at Elliott Automation, Borehamwood. My last line of [more…]

PMQs with Going Postal

12th December 2018 Going Postal 0

Link to PMQs on Parliament TV, or watch on GP TV. House of Commons Wednesday 12 December 2018 Meeting starts at 11.30am. Agenda Oral questions – Northern Ireland Prime Minister’s Question Time Ten Minute Rule [more…]

Panettone

11th December 2018 Tachybaptus 0

This is the classic Italian Christmas cake, a much lighter thing than the British equivalent. It’s in the shops now, a wonderful confection at a stiff price. Be a cheapskate and make your own, which [more…]

Postcard from the West Coast

11th December 2018 Going Postal 0

A cunning plan So there I was, looking forward to the 2018 GP Brewery Bash – hotel and brewery tour booked, ready to rock and roll. Then up pops my son with his RAF leave [more…]

The Unseen Path – Part Twenty Seven

28th March 2018 0

“Mistress Bowson? Forgive us our impatience, but we will shortly have to talk with the outside boys who returned yesterday. Please come and visit the Abbey when you are ready, perhaps share a meal with [more...]
PMQs with Going Postal

12th September 2018 0

Link to PMQs on Parliament TV, or watch on GP TV. Politics Live Andrew Neil presents live coverage of Prime Minister’s Questions.
Letter from Tommy

18th June 2018 0

Tommy has had a lot of time to reflect on recent events and the massive rally organised by his friends on the 9th. Before being moved from Hull prison he wrote a letter to thank [more...]
Postcard from the Algarve, No 3

19th July 2018 1

Aye Aye, Puffins. It is me, El Geeko. Well, as she is over my shoulder, I should say “it’s me, and Ms Geeks”, who is keeping a furtive eye on my escapades on GPs, the [more...]
The true spirit of Britishness

15th September 2017 0

Around the country, throughout the year, if you look hard enough you will find an agricultural show. These shows embody the true spirit of this green and pleasant land. They range from sheepdog trials through [more...]