Grimsby Skipper - Evans the Tenth When I needed to check the finer detail of life aboard a trawler, my first port of call would be my mum’s cousin, … [Read more...] about Grimsby Skipper – Evans the Tenth
Telling Stories
Let me Entertain you – please!
A Skegness Chick I've often wondered why some people love to perform and entertain. I can't think of anything worse than standing up in front of an … [Read more...] about Let me Entertain you – please!
Remembrance – Where the Poppies Are
Where the Poppies Are There was a framed scroll on the wall in my Nanny Lettie's hallway. It was facing the door to the lounge so that every time my … [Read more...] about Remembrance – Where the Poppies Are
Good neighbours – Mr Saunby
The Shop Around the Corner Round the corner from where we lived was the chemist shop on Market Street . There was a window to the left and a door to … [Read more...] about Good neighbours – Mr Saunby
Good Neighbours – Milk, Bread and Cans of Beans
The Shelves Are Bare I’ve seen lots of photos today of empty supermarket shelves. Some people are stocking up with good reason – they might have … [Read more...] about Good Neighbours – Milk, Bread and Cans of Beans
A Very Special Variety Girl – Talli Halliday
Talli Halliday - Sprinkling her Special Magic I love variety theatre: the singers, the jugglers the comedians, the clowns. I love the way you can go … [Read more...] about A Very Special Variety Girl – Talli Halliday