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 Puffins On Remote Lundy Island
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By Ken West
In Birds, Environment, Neolithic
Posted June 28, 2019

Puffins On Remote Lundy Island

Lundy, what a joy it was to visit in May 2019. Isolation, romance, mystery and, sadly, even cruelty, are words that apply to the island. It makes me realise how much Britain has to offer. The [...]

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 The 1950’s Council House Diet In Shrewsbury
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By Ken West
In Christchurch Walks, pensioners, Social Life
Posted June 24, 2019

The 1950’s Council House Diet In Shrewsbury

“As a kid I never lacked for anything. No one felt poor because everyone was the same. We lived off broken biscuits. It was great.” That’s not me speaking but John McDonnell, [...]

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 When Will The UK Run Out Of Water?
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By Ken West
In Environment
Posted June 21, 2019

When Will The UK Run Out Of Water?

The chief executive of Affinity Water was interviewed. She opened her mouth and a load of dribble fell out. It rather mimicked her company’s broken pipes spewing our precious water whilst [...]

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 A Pensioner Day On The Isle Of Wight
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By Ken West
In Environment, pensioners, Social Life
Posted June 17, 2019

A Pensioner Day On The Isle Of Wight

You know that feeling when you want to visit but you never do. It’s ages since we went to the Isle of Wight so when friends on holiday there invited us over, it was an easy decision. The [...]

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 Walking The Avon Valley Footpath
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By Ken West
In Christchurch Walks, Environment, pensioners
Posted June 14, 2019

Walking The Avon Valley Footpath

Ann saw the forecast on Sunday and sprang it on me. “How about walking the Avon Valley footpath on Tuesday?” So, on Tuesday morning, we bussed to Bournemouth and then to Salisbury. [...]

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 Millennials And Their Superfoods
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By Ken West
In Environment, Health, Paleo food
Posted June 10, 2019

Millennials And Their Superfoods

Millennials and their superfoods dominate the media these days. A young woman was being interviewed on television choosing food. As she reached for the coconut milk, she claimed that they, the [...]

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 Friars Cliff, Christchurch – The Perfect Seaside Location
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By Ken West
In Environment, pensioners, Social Life
Posted June 7, 2019

Friars Cliff, Christchurch – The Perfect Seaside Location

I live in Friars Cliff, Christchurch – the perfect seaside location. It’s a cosy place, full of pensioners and dog walkers. Okay, it turns a little manic at Bank Holidays and hot [...]

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 Stonehenge And The First Civilisation In Britain
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By Ken West
In Neolithic, Stonehenge
Posted June 3, 2019

Stonehenge And The First Civilisation In Britain

Having lived all over the UK, you may well have found me in some remote and ancient spots. For instance, the hillfort on Caradoc, a steep hill in Shropshire. Or maybe the cockpit above Eamont [...]

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