Because of yesterday’s first aid training, I turned up quite late the sing-around, equipped with my trusty ukulele. I still managed to lead on a couple of songs though – Valerie and Sunny.
19 May 2024
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19 May 2024
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Because of yesterday’s first aid training, I turned up quite late the sing-around, equipped with my trusty ukulele. I still managed to lead on a couple of songs though – Valerie and Sunny.
18 May 2024
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Today was mainly spent on a First Aid training course via church. Don’t slip, trip or fall near me – I might be looking for a chance to practise! It was a well-run course and I should be reasonably well … Continue reading
17 May 2024
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Tonight I’m over at Whitwick Methodist church (LE67 5FD ///first.critic.hosts) with my double bass as part of a small jazz combo supporting the Broom Leys Choral Society (7pm, tickets £12 on the door and including refreshments). We had a rehearsal … Continue reading
16 May 2024
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Earlier this year, I watched a crime drama called Whitstable Pearl (via UKTVPlay). Kerry Godliman, who I’m more familiar with from comedy panel shows, turned in a cracking performance as the main character along with a strong supporting cast. I … Continue reading
15 May 2024
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Jane and I went to see the Loughborough University Choir perform their regular late-spring concert this evening at the Cope Auditorium. The title for the concert was “Reflect and Rejoice” because the first half was more reflective material and the … Continue reading
13 May 2024
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No aurora photography for me last night – a clear sky when I poked my head out but nothing to be seen. However, mainly for my future reference, I did find a project from the University of Lancaster that has … Continue reading
12 May 2024
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As I’m sure many other people did last night, I poked my head outside a few times later in the evening to see if I could detect any traces of the much-discussed and photographed northern lights. When I’d woken up … Continue reading
11 May 2024
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Today was a hot one so I waited until the relative cool of the evening to head up to the allotment and plant out some raspberry and currant bushes that we propagated earlier this year. Checking on the forecast, tomorrow … Continue reading
10 May 2024
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This afternoon, Jane and I took a little drive out into the countryside although with a couple of shopping destinations in mind rather than scenic ones. The first stop was Brinvale Bird Foods (near Long Clawson) to pick up a … Continue reading
8 May 2024
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Steeleye Span are one of the institutions of British folk-rock. Formed in 1969, they are still going today and, tonight, I saw them for the first time live at Loughborough Town Hall. Granted, that isn’t a top flight venue but … Continue reading