Category Archives: Wales

The Last of England

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  28 April 2017 “England is no more. That is why this is a good time to … Continue reading

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None of the above

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  6 May 2015 NONE OF THE ABOVE With the UK parliamentary elections due to take place … Continue reading

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Saltire laid low

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  19 September 2014   “A THISTLE CAN DRAW BLOOD, SO CAN A ROSE…..” Carol Ann Duffy, … Continue reading

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GAZA

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  22 August 2014   We have been asked to host the following article and linked petition … Continue reading

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St George and tomato bread

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  23 April 2014 Today is the feast-day in the Christian calendar of mythical dragon-slayer St George. … Continue reading

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Land of opportunity

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  17 November 2013 If you are black or Asian or belong to an ethnic minority in … Continue reading

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Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  Paris, Saturday 16 November 2013 “Travailler plus pour gagner plus” Work more to earn more This … Continue reading

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In praise of idleness

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  16 February 2013 LEISURE   What is this life if, full of care, We have no … Continue reading

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Cops and robbers

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  We enjoyed this joke in the Guardian newspaper yesterday 3 January 2012. A bit early for … Continue reading

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