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Memories

Reviewing My School Days-Happiest Of Your Lives? Not If You Don't Comply!

'School days The Happiest Days Of Our Lives', I beg to differ on many occasions!!! My schooldays were from 1960-1971. Here is my personal review of that period!

By Jan Rosser | 04 Jul 2018

Food and Drink

Review Of Winter Recipes - Tasty Wholesome Main Courses That Won't Break The Bank!

Winter is upon us and we will all be thinking of ways to make nutritious tasty meals to warm us up and not have to spend an enormous amount of money to achieve results.

By Jan Rosser | 03 Nov 2018

Bartering

Is Bartering Still Popular In The 21st Century?

I have been having a bit of a de-clutter this week and like many of us, I have new or nearly new items that I have bought over the years which I have  hardly or never used. 

By Jan Rosser | 15 Aug 2022

Memories

Remembering The Big Freeze - Winter 1962/3 Where Were You When It Happened?

It has been a tad chilly these last few days and nights after our mostly mild November.

By Jan Rosser | 07 Dec 2019

Memories

Washday

When our kitchens are full of shiny white goods taking much of the labour out of domestic chores, it is easy to forget how recently most of those chores were done by hand.

By Douglas J Lindsay | 23 Feb 2020

Food and Drink

Crabbie's Simnel Cake - A Delicious Alternative For Easter!

My late mother made the most delicious Simnel cakes. I have not made one since she passed away in 2014, but the following recipe may tempt me. I wonder if it will match hers!

By Jan Rosser | 06 Apr 2020

Finance

Time To Take Stock? - Managing Your Weekly Money Budget Sensibly Like It Was In The 50's And 60's

I am a child of the fifties. I come from working class stock, my dad was a carpenter for Brighton Council for forty nine years . 

By Anne Elizabeth Jones | 04 Jun 2020

Music

Interviewing Ralph McTell, Singer Songwriter Extraordinaire - Part 1

On 16th October 2014, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of my all time favourite singer songwriters, poet and author Ralph McTell.

By Jan Rosser | 10 Jul 2020

Finance

Pension Money! - Don't Get Caught Out!

This article was written by a dear friend two years ago who is sadly no longer with us. 

By Jan Rosser | 17 Oct 2020

Memories

Turbulent Times And Seeking The Safe And Secure

What strange times we’re living through! 

By Anne Harvey | 12 Sep 2020

Socialising

Come On Board My New QuizSpot Website!

I launched my new quiz website on January 1st. Would love you to come on board!

By Jan Rosser | 01 Jan 2021

Books

Readers Reviews Of A Ration Book Daughter By Jean Fullerton

I am delighted to be featuring Jean Fullerton on the website once more with a selection of 15 reviews for her new novel, A Ration Book Daughter.

By Jan Rosser | 07 May 2021

Books

My Review Of Emmet And Me By Sara Gethin

I have been sent the latest novel by Sara Gethin to read and review and what a moving and powerful one it is.

By Jan Rosser | 13 Jun 2021

Household Cleaning

nookary Probiotic Household Cleaner

What is a probiotic cleaner? You may well ask!

By Jan Rosser | 09 Nov 2021

Books

Readers Reviews Of A Ration Book Victory By Jean Fullerton

I am delighted to feature 15 reviews of  A Ration Book Victory By Jean Fullerton.

By Jan Rosser | 21 May 2022

Books

A Child Of The East End By Jean Fullerton

I am delighted to feature readers reviews of Jean Fullerton autobiograpy. A fascinating read!

By Jan Rosser | 03 Sep 2022

Household Cleaning

My Review Of Shark DuoClean & Anti Hair Wrap Bagless Cylinder Pet Vacuum CZ500UKT

I have been sent the Shark Duo Clean and Anti Hair Wrap Bagless Cylinder Pet Vacuum CZ500UKT to review and am pleased to share my findings with you.

By Jan Rosser | 15 Aug 2022

Technology

My Review Of Sennheiser TV Clear Set

I have been sent the latest TV Clear set from Sennheiser and will share my findings with you.

By Jan Rosser | 19 Aug 2022

Technology

Voice Recognition - Touch Typing in Later Life

I have had what might be called an eclectic career starting as a secretary in 1963 having walked out of the sixth form and been frogmarched by my mother to the local College Of Further Education.

By Di Castle | 21 Aug 2022

Books

Death At The Lychgate

Amy Rowlings returns in a brand new, Golden Age, murder mystery.

By Trevor Belshaw | 18 Oct 2022

Technology

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 Earbuds

I was delighted to be sent the latest Momentum Wireless earbuds from Sennheiser to review.

By Jan Rosser | 16 Nov 2022

Books

Members Reviews Of A Stepney Girl's Secret by Jean Fullerton

I am delighted to be featuring these fabulous reviews of Jean Fullerton's latest novel.

By Jan Rosser | 24 May 2023

Books

Members Reviews of The Shakespeare Sisters By Juliet Greenwood

I am delighted to be featuring these fabulous reviews of Juliet Greenwood's latest novel.

By Jan Rosser | 20 Aug 2023

Books

Betrayal by Trevor Belshaw

Betrayal is the first book in the second series of the Unspoken novels.  

By Trevor Belshaw | 05 Aug 2023

Books

Readers Reviews Of The Last Train To Paris By Juliet Greenwood

Here are readers reviews of this brilliant new novel from Juliet.

By Jan Rosser | 26 Nov 2023

Books

The Murder Awards by T.A. Belshaw

The Murder Awards is the third book in the Amy Rowlings Mystery series and follows the well received, Murder at the Mill and Death at the Lychgate which were released in 2022 by SpellBound Books Ltd.

By Trevor Belshaw | 05 Nov 2023

Food and Drink

Adding Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer Makes For Super Tasting Fish And Chips!

We all love fish and chips I am sure, but how about including Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer in the batter?

By Jan Rosser | 21 Dec 2020

Food and Drink

Eve's Pudding - A British World War One Recipe

Here is another recipe from good friend Juliet Greenwood.

 

 

By Jan Rosser | 27 Nov 2020

Food and Drink

Tap Water, Bottled Water, Filtered Water !

We all need to drink water to stay alive. The staff of life.

By Jan Rosser | 10 Oct 2020

Small Electricals

Need To Cool Off? This Xpelair Tower XP15E Desktop Cooling Fan Is Great!

This year we have had a decent May on the whole and June is turning out to be pretty good too. Maybe a cooling fan will be a good investment?

By Jan Rosser | 18 Jun 2018

Small Electricals

Fabulous Desk Friend Fan Heater From Dimplex Complete With USB Charging Port!

I have owned many fan heaters over the years. Most have been standard on/off cool/hot switches and nothing really special to look at.

By Jan Rosser | 01 Jun 2018

Small Electricals

Do You Suffer With Condensation Or Damp In Your Home? An Xpelair Dehumidifier Can Certainly Help!

If you are experiencing problems in your home with damp or mould, then adequate ventilation is essential. One of the ways to expel the excess moisture is with a dehumidifier. 

By Jan Rosser | 25 May 2018