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Great news for the Lancashire Wildlife Trust that its application has been approved by Preston council ( I didn’t know it was in Preston)  to build a Visitor and Education centre on the reserve by the River Ribble. I hadn’t previously … Continue reading →

Got a quote from a plasterer to re-board a wall and the ceiling and to skim in our smallest room 18 square metres of plaster. £410.  Sounds a lot although he was recommended by a decorator I know. I thought … Continue reading →

Today Sir Bobby Robson died.  His praises are endless and one person said he was on the boundary between the modern and old fashioned manager. With the example of his non-demonstration when Maradonna scored the hand of God goal as … Continue reading →

Went to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool to see Quadrophenia. Was a lot better than I expected.  Being someone who liked the Who I’m surprised that I wasn’t aware of it. It’s an interesting story of a rebellious youth who … Continue reading →

Drove down the M6 to Tatton for an enjoyable day at the show on Thursday.  Is it that we don’t listen to the weather forecast or that it’s never as they say. Expected the show to be pretty waterlogged but … Continue reading →

I learnt the Welsh for cricket. Yes, it’s criced.  Pronounced crickedd probably. What is the relevance of that?  England are playing the first test away, in Wales. AT this moment England only need 100 runs to avoid an innings defeat with only … Continue reading →

Yesterday had a look at the Grundy Art Gallery in Blackpool. It’s a small place, but not a bad building,  near North Station. At the moment there is a collection of photographs mounted in acrylic to give a high gloss … Continue reading →

I read in the LEP that a planning application has been submitted to build a marina, apartments, Tesco and nature reserve at Cottam. Sounds a good thing from reading it and having little knowledge of the area. I might wonder … Continue reading →

Visited the new Barton Grange yesterday. It was a very hot day, about 28degC.   We’ve not been before and it was further towards Garstang than I expected,  just north of the turn off to Guys and through Bilsborrow. You’re impressed from … Continue reading →

The Preston Council Leaders blog says the Planning Committee will be sitting on Wednesday’s 8th and 15th of July to assess the Tithebarn planning application. I have some doubts although overall it sounds good enough. Liverpool One cost about £1bn which is about … Continue reading →

Saturday 20th June, a sunny day after early cloud, parked at Deepdale and wandered round the National Football Museum. Thought it had improved since my last visit. Seemed a lot to take in and so I focussed on the last … Continue reading →

Exeter University does a survey of Universities each year that is published in the Times newspaper. I thought I’d have a look at this and produce a laymans view. The criteria are; Student Satisfaction, Research Quality, Entry Standards, Student / Staff … Continue reading →

The birds have been well fed in our garden for several years though protection from pests is a constant battle. The hanging seed container gets unwanted visitors like squirrels and yesterday a baby mouse had climbed up the post around 10am … Continue reading →

Real Madrid are said to be offering £80m for Ronaldo of Manchester United.  If the offer is true it seems irresistable. Noticed that one reporter said Real Madrid havn’t confirmed the figure.  Ronaldo is a great player that brightens up … Continue reading →

The last few years have been disastrous for the Royal Lancashire Show with venues being waterlogged. Now Moor Park is in the frame for the next one. Sounds a great idea. The agricultural show run by the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society … Continue reading →