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Debbie McGee “A Magical Life” Book Review
I’m of an age that grew up watching Debbie McGee on The Paul Daniels Magic Show on the BBC, famed for being his stage assistant and “box jumper.” I love magic, so when I found out about this book, I had to buy it. I downloaded it on Kindle, but…
National Trust – Newark Park
Newark Park is a National Trust property located near Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire. The estate features a 16th-century Tudor hunting lodge set within a 725-acre countryside and woodland estate overlooking the Severn Valley. Visitors can freely explore the house, which includes various exhibitions. However, the property is a mixed architectural blend…
Gloucester Cathedral
While on a weekend break, we visited Gloucester Cathedral. While fairly impressive from the outside,…
Monthly Health Lifestyle Update October
Last month I wrote about the Google Fit app that I use. I have found…
Holiday Inn Gloucester/Cheltenham
Recently my family and I spent the August Bank Holiday staying half board at the…
Community Spirit – Does It Exist Nowadays?
Many of you who follow the blog will know I walk daily. During those walks…
Surfshark Review
I’ve seen a lot of advertisements for VPN and security apps lately. After recently having…
“Splatoon Raiders” Switch 2 Review
I fancied a new Switch 2 game and there are a number that I still…
“Between You and Me” – Work Life Balance
How do you balance work and home life? Pre-Covid and before the lockdowns, this was…
Nintendo Online Classics
When I bought my Nintendo Switch 2 around five months ago, one of the main…
Annoying Journalism Headlines Bending The Truth
I’ve touched on the subject of the media, and the difficulties knowing what to believe…
Mental Health Support – Age Gap For Teens
It is often reported that teens are experiencing higher rates of anxiety and mental health…
“The Crown Inn” – Gilmorton (Sept 26 Update)
Edit – added further info about menu. Added Sept 2026 at bottom of post. My…
L.A.D’s Magic Convention Review
I normally visit a few conventions every year, and this was actually my first of…
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