Friday, 5 June 2026

Greenwich Park, the moment a full 53 years ago .......... nu 1 the walk

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It will be a full 55 years ago but the memory of that walk through Greenwich Park on a Saturday in September 1971 has never left me. I...
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Celebrating Chorlton ..... down at our library today

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All this month there is a selection of paintings of Chorlton people with the intriguing title of Chorlton Champions. I have never liked that...
Thursday, 4 June 2026

The Evolution of Trees ... one to listen to .... on the wireless ... today

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I like trees and who wouldn't? They look good, offer shade, have heaps of different things to eat and can be found in parks, along roads...

“Wally of the Whalley” Says Goodbye ......... stories of the Whalley Hotel

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“Wally of the Whalley” Says Goodbye It is one of those headlines that you just can’t miss. “Wally of the Whalley” Says Goodbye appear...

Lost and forgotten streets of Manchester nu 42 ......... Bunsen Street the one that changed its name and was stolen

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Now even I have to admit that perhaps I have just gone off on one with the title, but it’s true, Bunsen Street was Bennet Street and someti...

When pop music was Saturday Club at home in Well Hall

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Saturday Club on the Light Programme still has the power to invoke fond memories. Now if you are my generation, born in the decade afte...
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Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Porridge …. a bit of history …. and a riposte to a chum

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Now I have to say over the decades porridge has never really shaken my tree. Today I had porridge, 2026 Like our dad my go to breakfast was ...
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