Read the Biography of Robert Swindells at Channel4Learning.com. He writes books for young people, encouraging them to avoid harming others - a Buddhist philosophy. He has published over twenty titles since 1984. (more)
Young Joan Swindells with beloved spaniel (she was a big fan of spaniels). Taken about 1939, I imagine. (more)
Edie Sherwood, John's Great-grandmother as a young woman, 1876-1955(?) (more)
Having realised that eleven was plenty old enough to be riding fifty miles in a day, my youngest son Michael set himself a challenge of riding around Norfolk in three days - around 70 miles per day! He was inspired by my one-day round-Norfolk ... (more)
Play the "dartboard game" on the BBC website! For help with counting up the right money, try the money payer game! "Castle 2d and 3d shapes game"is very good for learning shapes. The "Smarteenies shape store game" is also great ... (more)
It seems like most people don't know how to manage their money nowadays, or to budget responsibly. It is accepted that we can take out a loan if we want something expensive. We might use our 'flexible friend' the credit card without considering ... (more)
Freeflow Irrigation Gift Pack from Evergreener.com: it connects to a water butt and provides gravity-fed irrigation to up to 16 pots. (more)
On freelanceadvisor.co.uk: The definitive freelancer accountancy glossary and What is a sole trader?. The HMRC website offers lots of assistance. Join in a couple of HMRC self-employed webinars such as "Self-employment – what you need ... (more)
This was my first (and probably last) 10-mile running race, starting at Freethorpe Village Hall and meandering down to the Reedham water-front before looping back to the start. Callum Stanforth (Ryston Runners) put in the winning time of ... (more)
Advice and Tips for baby stuff Here are a few nuggets of information that you might find useful if you're starting a new family or having troubles with the young'uns. There's some information on the pros and cons of bedsharing, including ... (more)
Have you had an unsolicited letter from a company you've never of, offering a free health check for your solar PV system? My recommendation: bin it! If you have had solar electric panels on your roof for several years then the inverter ... (more)