Some thoughts on Singing
In the year 70 AD a physician named Pedanius Dioscorides published a five-volume encyclopedia about herbal medicine. “Within his papers is a detailed description of Read More …
The Glorious Twelfth
Unless you find it on the shelf in Waitrose, bagging a Grouse may well be quite a challenge. Unless, that is, you are the type Read More …
Music & Cars
There are two important things in my life. Music and Cars. So far, I have only managed to make a career out of one of Read More …
Lockdown Discs
As we enter the second week of Lockdown here in the UK with the majority of us now staying at home, I have spent a Read More …
150 Years of Video Conferencing
This year, 2020, we are celebrating 150 years of video conferencing. Yes, believe it or not, according to the Encyclopaedia Brittanica, the first concepts of Read More …
We All Stand Together
One day nearly 40 years ago, a bear went for a walk in the hills. With his Mother’s blessing, he sets off for a jolly trip, Read More …
What would I be without my Music?
This week I thought I would ponder the biggest question of them all – ‘what is the point of life?’ Of course many scientists have Read More …
Men can Sing too
There was film many years ago called What Women Want. It was a terrible film and mostly nonsense about a guy who electrocutes himself and Read More …
The Tradition of New Year’s Eve
Ah yes, 31 December. The traditional time for staying up late to drink cheap Prosecco and stand around until midnight, at which point a new Read More …
Back to School & Jazz Standards
For me there are 3 things which signify that Autumn is just around the corner. Coats, Conkers and Rugby Posts. Today I have been for Read More …