Tag: Family
![What Will Become Of Lovely Photos When I Have Gone?](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1569163904SheilaKhan4.jpg)
Memories
What Will Become Of Lovely Photos When I Have Gone?
I have been reading the article “The Lost Generation. Is This The End Of The Photo Album? Written by Di Castle”
By Sheila Khan | 26 Sep 2019
![The Lost Generation. Is This The End Of The Photo Album?](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1568038305DiCastleRS.jpg)
Memories
The Lost Generation. Is This The End Of The Photo Album?
When was the last time saw an album of someone’s family photos and, more importantly, when was the last time you looked – yes really looked – at your own family photographs?
By Di Castle | 21 Sep 2019
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Books
Readers Reviews Of A Ration Book Childhood By Jean Fullerton
Sophie from Atlantic books has very kindly sent out copies to my team of reviewers. Here are their posts.
By Jan Rosser | 03 Oct 2019
![The Little B&B At Cove End](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1568878735LINDAINGARDENRSArtilce.jpg)
Books
The Little B&B At Cove End
‘Write what you know’ is one of the bits of writing advice oft-quoted to wannabe novelists. So … The Little B&B at Cove End?
By Linda Mitchelmore | 22 Sep 2019
![Memories Of Childhood Evacuation In September 1939 - The Outbreak Of WW2](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1567357252Evacuationspic.jpg)
Memories
Memories Of Childhood Evacuation In September 1939 - The Outbreak Of WW2
Between September 1st and September 4th 1939, there were millions of mothers, babies and small children evacuated from their homes in the towns and cities across Britain.
By Jan Rosser | 02 Sep 2019
![Family learning, The People’s Book Prize and The String Games](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1563790885StringGames.jpg)
Books
Family learning, The People’s Book Prize and The String Games
I am delighted my debut novel The String Games has been longlisted in The People’s Book Prize for fiction 2019.
By Gail Aldwin | 04 Aug 2019
![A Frightening Wake Up Call! We Mustn't Lose Our NHS!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1558535633YvonnePRS-2.jpg)
Memories
A Frightening Wake Up Call! We Mustn't Lose Our NHS!
International Nurses Day was on May 12th last year and an article from my good friend Yvonne Probert reminds us of how valuable they ALL are!
By Jan Rosser | 12 May 2019
![Readers Reviews Of The Matchgirl By Lynette Rees](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1567334357Matchgirl.jpg)
Books
Readers Reviews Of The Matchgirl By Lynette Rees
My thanks to Ella Patell, Quercus Books for donating copies of The Matchgirl. Readers reviews are now in.
By Jan Rosser | 14 Oct 2019
![Looking After Loved Ones In The Festive Period - The Meaning Of Christmas](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1576492321AnnieChristmas.jpg)
Socialising
Looking After Loved Ones In The Festive Period - The Meaning Of Christmas
Christmas, what does it mean to you? To some it is a religious festival and celebration of the birth of the Christ child.
By Anne Elizabeth Jones | 16 Dec 2019
![Sharing Our Christmas Trees!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1576761817Rosytree2.jpg)
Socialising
Sharing Our Christmas Trees!
Christmas Day is nearly upon us. Thank you so much for sharing photos of your Christmas trees!
By Jan Rosser | 21 Dec 2019
![Last Christmas I Gave you My Heart (Adventures of L-Plate Gran)](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1577211580Grandmas 1980615_10152131081881551_884653954_n.jpg)
Socialising
Last Christmas I Gave you My Heart (Adventures of L-Plate Gran)
In answer to your unasked question: Little G's Nativity play went down a storm.
By Carol Hedges | 24 Dec 2019
![Reviewing Some Local Playgrounds - Why Are They Almost Always Empty?](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1579165954Playground1.jpg)
Places
Reviewing Some Local Playgrounds - Why Are They Almost Always Empty?
It is mid January and the weather is very mixed.
By Jan Rosser | 16 Jan 2020
![Auschwitz March 2015](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1580139565AusDIC.jpg)
Memories
Auschwitz March 2015
We don’t take cameras. We’re keen photographers but this is not the place.
By Di Castle | 27 Jan 2020
![Exercising - Can Walking Be Beaten For Well Being?](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1580814091Walking12.jpg)
Socialising
Exercising - Can Walking Be Beaten For Well Being?
As we move nearer to Spring - (hopefully!), outdoor exercise becomes more popular.
By Jan Rosser | 05 Feb 2020
![Discount And Loyalty Cards](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1582558231Loyalty.jpeg)
Finance
Discount And Loyalty Cards
There are a wealth of Loyalty Cards and bonus schemes available from today's supermarkets. Maybe you belong to one or more of them?
By Jan Rosser | 04 Mar 2020
![A Birthday Treat Visit To Llangrannog!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1583249867LLanLEAD.jpg)
Places
A Birthday Treat Visit To Llangrannog!
Where would you like to go for your birthday said Derek? Somewhere I’ve not been to before was my reply. So……
By Jan Rosser | 07 Mar 2020
![Socialising Whilst Saving Money!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1584090328Socialising.jpg)
Socialising
Socialising Whilst Saving Money!
Do you often wish you could go out more, but everywhere is so expensive? You may be surprised to find that with a little bit of planning, a good time can be had by all!
By Jan Rosser | 13 Mar 2020
![Walking For Health - Discussing The Benefits Of A Daily Stroll](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1584091357ramblersKelly.jpg)
Socialising
Walking For Health - Discussing The Benefits Of A Daily Stroll
The Walking for Health Scheme was the brainchild of Doctor Bird who was a GP in Berkshire. He felt strongly that so many of his patients could enjoy better health if only they took more exercise.
By Kelly Florentia | 26 Mar 2020
![Benefits of Walking for Health, Stress Busting and Fresh Air!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1584178186Park_Walking.jpg)
Fitness and Exercise
Benefits of Walking for Health, Stress Busting and Fresh Air!
Being a regular runner, I'm used to being active. So you can imagine my horror when a recent fall resulted in a swollen and painful ankle.
By Kelly Florentia | 14 Mar 2020
![My Choice Of Desert Island Discs](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1585906551records-3476630__340.jpg)
Music
My Choice Of Desert Island Discs
I have listened to Desert Island Discs since I was a teenager. How hard it is to choose 8 discs to take to a desert island!
By Jan Rosser | 05 Apr 2020
![Roast Lamb Marinated In Jack Daniel's Hot Pepper Steak Sauce With Cumin Sweet Potatoes](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1586334955LambRS.jpg)
Food and Drink
Roast Lamb Marinated In Jack Daniel's Hot Pepper Steak Sauce With Cumin Sweet Potatoes
This looks like a really tasty version of Roast Lamb including Jack Daniel's Hot Pepper Sauce used to marinate.
By Jan Rosser | 11 Apr 2020
![The Beauty Of Bromyard Downs](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1591864703BromyardD11.jpg)
Places
The Beauty Of Bromyard Downs
On June 10th, I met up with Jim, one of my sons, for the first time in three months.
By Jan Rosser | 11 Jun 2020
![The Joy of Buses](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1579691299BusCHedges.jpg)
Places
The Joy of Buses
I have written several pieces about the Joy of Buses.
By Carol Hedges | 22 Jan 2020
![Now Where Did I Put My List???](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1592317081LISTSRS.jpg)
Memories
Now Where Did I Put My List???
I was thinking yesterday about all the post it notes I have scattered around my house in order to remember things I have to do.
By Jan Rosser | 25 Jun 2020
Socialising
Coming Out Of Lockdown
So, for over three months now we have been in lockdown, not daring to re-join that dangerous world out there.
By Cheryl Lang | 20 Jun 2020
![Readers Reviews Of The Ferryman's Daughter By Juliet Greenwood](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1595065938Ferrymanbook.jpg)
Books
Readers Reviews Of The Ferryman's Daughter By Juliet Greenwood
I am delighted to share readers reviews of The Ferryman's Daughter by Juliet Greenwood.
By Jan Rosser | 29 Jul 2020
![Unspoken By Trevor Belshaw](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1595779456Trevor1.jpg)
Books
Unspoken By Trevor Belshaw
A dramatic family saga, Unspoken is a tale of secrets, love, betrayal and revenge.
By Trevor Belshaw | 26 Jul 2020
![Chicken, Leek And Lemon Risotto, Comforting Food For Young And Old Alike. A Delicious Recipe From Bill Sewell](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1597332199RisottoRS.jpg)
Food and Drink
Chicken, Leek And Lemon Risotto, Comforting Food For Young And Old Alike. A Delicious Recipe From Bill Sewell
Many of us have been cooking and creating recipes during lockdown. This is a super risotto.
By Jan Rosser | 16 Aug 2020
![The Bridges Of Madison County](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1597997100RosyMad.jpg)
Memories
The Bridges Of Madison County
I've always been an avid reader, and in 1995 read a book, totally different to my normal reading material, titled The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller.
By Rosemary Ann Smith | 22 Aug 2020
![Joint Tenants vs. Tenants In Common, What Does It All Mean?](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1597831451Tenants2.jpg)
Long Term Planning
Joint Tenants vs. Tenants In Common, What Does It All Mean?
Jane Cassell wrote this article for me a while ago and it is really useful information.
By Jan Rosser | 29 Aug 2020
![Give Your Family The Chance To Shop Around When You Die](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1598689622JaneCassellLeadWILL.jpg)
Long Term Planning
Give Your Family The Chance To Shop Around When You Die
When you finally get your Will sorted, you’ll probably feel very pleased with yourself for a job well done.
By Jan Rosser | 04 Sep 2020
![Letters Of Wishes - Not Legally Binding, But Very Useful - JC Independent Wills And Probate](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1599293097WishesRS.jpg)
Long Term Planning
Letters Of Wishes - Not Legally Binding, But Very Useful - JC Independent Wills And Probate
Sometimes they're called Letters of Wishes, Side Letters or Expression of Wishes.
By Jan Rosser | 10 Sep 2020
![Pension Money! - Don't Get Caught Out!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1599293445MoneyCarolynSRS.jpg)
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
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Books
Mango Bay By Serena Fairfax
My latest book is out on September 28th 2020. Below is a synopsis.
By Serena Fairfax | 07 Sep 2020
![Turbulent Times And Seeking The Safe And Secure](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1599811054Doc's waiting room 1.jpg)
Memories
Turbulent Times And Seeking The Safe And Secure
What strange times we’re living through!
By Anne Harvey | 12 Sep 2020
![Can Dieting And Exercise Ever Be Pleasurable?](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1597743560DietOAPS.png)
Fitness and Exercise
Can Dieting And Exercise Ever Be Pleasurable?
Most of us underestimate how many calories a day we actually consume.
By Jan Rosser | 17 Sep 2020
![To Keep Or Sell My Car? That Is The Question](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1600337405Jancar.jpg)
Cars
To Keep Or Sell My Car? That Is The Question
I have owned a car of one make or another for forty eight years without a break.
By Jan Rosser | 19 Sep 2020
![Chickens And A Man-Eating Rabbit. Or How My Mother Fed A Family Of Six When Food Was Still On Ration](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1600957996KaySeeleychick1 2.jpg)
Food and Drink
Chickens And A Man-Eating Rabbit. Or How My Mother Fed A Family Of Six When Food Was Still On Ration
I rolled up my sleeves, screwed up my eyes and stretched my arm into the cupboard under the stairs.
By Kay Seeley | 25 Sep 2020
![Going Back To The Sixties And My First Job!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1564216072DianeC1.jpg)
Memories
Going Back To The Sixties And My First Job!
So the question was what was the first job we had?
By Di Castle | 27 Jul 2019
![Readers Reviews Of Mango Bay By Serena Fairfax](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1602663315Mango Bay Cover final.jpeg)
Books
Readers Reviews Of Mango Bay By Serena Fairfax
I am delighted to share readers reviews of Serena Fairfax latest novel Mango Bay.
By Jan Rosser | 04 Nov 2020
![Why looking After Your teeth Is More Important The Older You Get](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1603703339Dentistmain.jpg)
Alternative Health Treatments
Why looking After Your teeth Is More Important The Older You Get
Nicole Addy from My Dentist the largest provider of NHS dentistry in the UK, explains how your mouth changes over time and how you can make your teeth last a lifetime.
By Jan Rosser | 26 Oct 2020
![Is A 'Good Deal Ever A Good Deal?'](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1603620281JansupermarketRS.jpg)
Food and Drink
Is A 'Good Deal Ever A Good Deal?'
I've been looking for good food and drink 'deals' whatever they may be!
By Jan Rosser | 03 Nov 2020
![Readers Reviews Of Victory For The Bluebird Girls by Rosie Archer](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1602757711VictoryBlue.jpg)
Books
Readers Reviews Of Victory For The Bluebird Girls by Rosie Archer
I am delighted to be featuring readers reviews of the fourth book in this series.
By Jan Rosser | 29 Oct 2020
![Charity Gifts At Christmas - The Good Gifts Website Have Some Great Ideas!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1604321562GoodgiftsRS.jpg)
Arts and Crafts
Charity Gifts At Christmas - The Good Gifts Website Have Some Great Ideas!
Are you often stumped when buying Christmas presents for people who really really do not want any more 'clutter' or socks, shower gel or scented candles?
By Jan Rosser | 14 Nov 2020
![Journey to Pandemonium](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1604396614Coverimagepandemonium.jpg)
Books
Journey to Pandemonium
When I set out in 2009 to become a novelist, I never imagined I would also have a children’s picture book published.
By Gail Aldwin | 26 Nov 2020
![Mr Review Of Shark Cordless HandVac Pet Model CH950UKT](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1604666459Sharkhandheld10.jpg)
Household Cleaning
Mr Review Of Shark Cordless HandVac Pet Model CH950UKT
I have been sent the latest hand held cordless vacuum from Shark and will share my findings with you.
By Jan Rosser | 11 Nov 2020
![Thai Fish Soup](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1605780942adr1 2.jpg)
Food and Drink
Thai Fish Soup
As a lover of home made soups, I can thoroughly recommend this delicious Thai fish soup, a winter warmer and so delicious and easy to make, in just 3 steps!
By Adrienne Laverick | 26 Nov 2020
![Adding Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer Makes For Super Tasting Fish And Chips!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1605782388Crabbies-Battered-Fish--Chips1-1.jpg)
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
![A Poem For World Mental Health](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1605877573MentalHealthRS.jpg)
Poetry
A Poem For World Mental Health
A ReviewSpot member has written this moving poem for dealing with mental health and wishes to remain anonymous.
By Jan Rosser | 20 Nov 2020
![A Long Haul, A Lost Page, Frustration And A Bookmark Is Born!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1605884137Bookmarkone.jpg)
Arts and Crafts
A Long Haul, A Lost Page, Frustration And A Bookmark Is Born!
Finding ex pat groups to join was a priority when I landed in Hong Kong in 1998.
By Adrienne Laverick | 21 Nov 2020
![Congratulations To All The Kids Who Were Born In The 1940's, 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's !!](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1605884392Childhood1950sRS.png)
Memories
Congratulations To All The Kids Who Were Born In The 1940's, 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's !!
I have been given permission to publish this article written by Frank Shenton. Makes interesting reading!
By Jan Rosser | 10 Dec 2020
![Eve's Pudding - A British World War One Recipe](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1605778007julietpud.jpg)
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
![Murder At The Mill By Trevor Belshaw](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1606923795MurderMill.jpg)
Books
Murder At The Mill By Trevor Belshaw
My new novel, Murder at the Mill is now available in Kindle and paperback from Amazon and will very shortly be available in paperback on a worldwide, free shipping basis from the Book Depository.
By Trevor Belshaw | 02 Dec 2020
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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
![Eternity Leave By Simon Kettlewell](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1613054757SimonKEternityNEW.jpg)
Books
Eternity Leave By Simon Kettlewell
‘This year’s must read. Poignant and very very funny!!! (The Review)
By Simon Kettlewell | 11 Feb 2021
![My Review Of The Shark WandVac System 2-in-1 Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1617186491NewSharkvac1.jpg)
Household Cleaning
My Review Of The Shark WandVac System 2-in-1 Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap
I am delighted to be reviewing the latest Shark WandVac System 2-in-1 Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner with Anti Hair Wrap WV361UK.
By Jan Rosser | 06 Apr 2021
![Readers Reviews Of A Ration Book Daughter By Jean Fullerton](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1620236068JeanFarticle.jpg)
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
![My Review Of Wren Jane Beacon The Brilliant And The Bad By D J Lindsay](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1633183399WrenJane LATESTRS.jpg)
Books
My Review Of Wren Jane Beacon The Brilliant And The Bad By D J Lindsay
I have read all of the Wren Jane Beacon books and was delighted to receive Book 5 from Douglas.
By Jan Rosser | 02 Oct 2021
![Hopes and Fears - An Unspoken Christmas Story by Trevor Belshaw](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1633625962Hopes and Fears Cover SMALlWEBarticleOct7th.jpg)
Books
Hopes and Fears - An Unspoken Christmas Story by Trevor Belshaw
The WW2 Unspoken gang are back, this time in a full-length Christmas story.
By Trevor Belshaw | 07 Oct 2021
![Readers Reviews Of A Ration Book Victory By Jean Fullerton](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1652104997RationBookVic.jpg)
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
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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
![Betrayal by Trevor Belshaw](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1691236551Betrayal Cover 3D (1)TREV.jpg)
Books
Betrayal by Trevor Belshaw
Betrayal is the first book in the second series of the Unspoken novels.
By Trevor Belshaw | 05 Aug 2023
![The Murder Awards by T.A. Belshaw](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1699201819MurderAwards.jpeg)
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
![Readers reviews of Felicity's War by Jean Fullerton](https://reviewspot.co.uk/uploads/posts/1718115988Felicity.png)
Books
Readers reviews of Felicity's War by Jean Fullerton
I am delighted to feature readers reviews of Felicity's War.
By Jan Rosser | 10 Jul 2024
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Three uplifting and spellbinding escapist historical romances.
Available on Kindle to buy from Amazon
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If you're thinking about doing some creative writing this winter,
our 5* handbook will inspire you and give you confidence.
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The Final Reckoning is an atmospheric, twisty thriller set in the peaceful (or maybe not so peaceful) Herefordshire countryside.
When Lindsay Ellis was a teenager, he stumbled across the dead body of her boyfriend Simon’s father, who had been battered to death.
Someone in the village knows who murdered Simon's father, and why.
Does the actual killer suspect Lindsay also knows the identity of the murderer, and is Lindsay now in great danger, too?
Available to buy from Amazon