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CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR... IN MARCH? I’d often wondered why the origin of names of the months from September to December indicate, the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth months. So, in a year of twelve months, that puts February at the end of the year...

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October 14th is a huge day in history, first of all on this day in 1066 the Battle of Hastings took place. William of Normandy defeated King Harold of England, this earned him the nickname 'William the Conqueror' and later he was crowned King. William...

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A lot has been said already about what will or could happen next, including a new referendum. After all, given that the Natural Environment Research Council decided NOT to call it's new polar research ship "Boaty McBoatface" in spite of its winning a...

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“HAPPY NEW YEAR IN MARCH?” Don’t worry – I haven’t gone mad…far from it! I’d often wondered why the origin of names of the months from September to December indicate, the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth months. So, in a year of twelve months, that puts...

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WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO? This question featured in the object box in an email I received from a good friend a couple of days ago; naturally, I opened it and read the message. And just like John, I asked myself the same question. It appears that “the...

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WANTED-MORE TRYS IN RUGBY! Like many rugby fans, I was both excited before and disappointed after the match between France and Scotland on Saturday February 7th. I was hoping that the new improved Scottish team, thanks in part to the work of new coach...

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SCOTTISH REFERENDUM - ONE DAY TO GO The polls say it's too close to call while rival politicians make promises and/or accuse their opponents or any number of things. European leaders make all sorts of noises about how difficult things will be in case...

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SCOTTISH REFERENDUM - UNUSUAL TACTICS So, just a few days to go now before the big day – and I’m quite surprised as to how many people here in France are interested in the final result. Clients as well as colleagues ask me what I think, so has my hairdresser,...

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SCOTTISH REFERENDUM - MORE NEWS So, just one week left until the big day…and as we can see, the NO campaign is starting to panic quite seriously, even deciding to unleash Gordon Brown and a wonderful plan! The French are suddenly interested in the story...

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SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE - THE CONTINUING DEBATE I’ve been asked quite regularly what I think about Scottish independence and the forthcoming referendum. And although I’m not allowed to vote (because I don’t live there!) my opinions are frequently expressed....

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