A Different Kind of Year
2020 was a different kind of year. Here are some of the photos our expert cameraman, Elliott Howe, took across the 12 months. Keep Reading
Do Not Wait It May Be Too Late
There used to be a time when we would ‘save it for best’, meaning that the set of bone china you were gifted or the bottle of vintage port that you bought for an anniversary would be put away until it was deemed to be an appropriate occasion to bring it out to use or drink. Keep Reading
Where in the World
Although we don’t know what to expect from 2021 and many of us have put our travel plans on hold, it’s important to be optimistic and look forward to a time when we can travel once again. Keep Reading
Beat Covid-19 4.0
The Chief Minister Fabian Picardo has announced a new series of BEAT COVID measures to support local businesses and to help ease the financial burden caused by the pandemic over the coming months. The new measures came into effect on 1st December and will continue until 31st March 2021. In an address to Parliament, the Chief Minister said that these were designed “to protect jobs and our economy as best we can.” Keep Reading
Surviving Divorce
Divorce is an incredibly painful and sad event for any couple. Many find it challenging, often impossible to part in an amicable way that is kind to each other and less traumatic for any children involved. Keep Reading
You are Good Enough
2020 has been a very odd year. In fact, the energy of 2020 has been completely unprecedented in living history. The global upheaval has had far reaching consequences so far and they will continue well into the future. Indeed, things will never go back to normal as we knew it or as we perceived ‘normal’ to be. Keep Reading
The official report of the capture of Gibraltar by Rook – Part 2
About two in the afternoon, the enemy's van gave way to ours, and the battle ended with the day, when the enemy went away, by the help of their gallies, to the leeward. In the night, the wind shifted to the northward, and in the morning to the westward, which gave the enemy the wind of us. Keep Reading
The Air That I Breathe
Over the last weekend one of Albert Hammond’s greatest songs charted in the UK album charts. This would make it the third time lucky for the composer. I ponder on some special musical memories as I write this. First I am reminded by my phone that it’s exactly six years ago (Nov 7) since Albert Hammond came to play two live concerts here at the now disappeared Queen’s Cinema. Keep Reading
Game On!!
It’s that time of year again, you know; the time where you have to come up with gift ideas for your partner or friends and really; what do you get the person who has everything? Keep Reading
Christmas is a time of year
Christmas is a time of year that conjures up numerous images and emotions. The festive season bombards all of our senses, be it glorious decorations, scrumptious food or the fun of wrapping up gifts. Keep Reading