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  • Lest We Forget

    “Tell them the one about the time you fell asleep while marching Reg,” my Nan would roar with laughter at the mere thought of it. My Grandad, assigned night watch over a tank-storage marched up and down past them, until the point fatigue got the better of him and he dozed while continuing to march. Read more

  • No Surprises Living in Devizes; The Lonely C Word

    Well we made it without skidding on fallen leaves, it’s November and yep, I’m going have to mention the C word. Sorry everyone, I know, don’t want to think about that senseless rush; hoping you’ve enough wrapping-paper, wishing it’d be the relaxing Christmas you’d like it to be as opposed to endlessly shoving AA batteries Read more

  • The Great Western Reggae Soundclash

    The Great Western Reggae Soundclash

    Trains have an emblematic relationship with reggae and its predecessor ska.   The chugging offbeat imitating a steam engine has been a running theme throughout its history. From choo-choo vocals of the Ethiopian’s classic “Train to Skaville,” to Keith & Tex’s rock steady anthem, “Stop that Train,” and The Wailer’s song of the same title, Read more

  • The Undisputed Heavyweight Title for Best Breakfast in Devizes

    It’s gone up a quid, but what hasn’t these days? Things that only were a quid have gone up a quid. Still though, at £7 for a colossal breakfast even I struggle to finish, cooked to perfection, with Water Rose bangers, Sandridge Farm bacon, free tea and toast and all within a clean, friendly, down-to-earth Read more

  • The Quartet at the Wharf

    By Zoe McMillan   Quartet – a four piece ensemble, as the name would suggest, written by Ronald Harwood and directed by Tess Richards.   The play draws us unapologetically into the world of four veteran opera singers, all previously known to each both professionally & intimately, who have been brought together once more in Read more

  • Laughter; best medicine – pick up your prescription from the Moonraker’s Comedy Club

    HELPGUIDE.ORG Trusted guide to mental & emotional health, check it out here; science proves laughter is the best medicine; fact. Now try this, Google most depressing day of the week; you’ll see the traditional Monday suggested, then others opting for Tuesday, but now, according to psychologists, midweek is the worst; Wednesday.  No one thinks Thursday, Read more