It is always with hindsight that we see the errors of our past. I wonder if those who control our roads will regret not doing more to ensure that this pavement-less village is a far safer place to walk if one of our children or older resident is injured or killed by a speeding motorist. … Continue reading IF ONLY →

I would make a joke about what is less useful a chocolate teapot or a defibrillator where the code does not open the cabinet, but it is too serious. The defibrillator has been hung on the toilet block of the Sorrel Horse for a few years and at one time had the access code taped … Continue reading Chocolate Teapot or Defibrillator Update →

We have had this request for information. Please read the post and if you can help with information please respond to cranston1955@gmail.com (John Cranston) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Once upon a time, a telephone was a rarity. A piece of wood, metal or bakelite screwed or tied to a wall, it offered few opportunities to annoy one's fellow … Continue reading Telephone Exchanges Request For Information →

I find it a little bit disconcerting when I book to see something new and I have attended a few things that have been new to me. Les Mis was one. I must admit I was not looking forward to that, The Cream at the East Ham Town Hall in the '60s and not more … Continue reading Ahoy me Landlubbers →

I watched an old program about the preparation of an Antique Darracq Car to compete in the London to Brighton Rally. At the beginning of the rally a reg flag was torn in two to represent the start of modern motoring through the appeal of the Red Flag Act. The Locomotive Act of 1865 introduced … Continue reading Not a Red Flag →

I went to the far North of Norfolk for a little break over the Bank Holiday weekend and two things amazed me, in addition to the lovely coastal towns and villages, and that was the number of 20 mph limits and amount of bunting and flags hanging out for the Jubilee. Nearly every pub we … Continue reading What a Difference →

After another leak at the Alderton Swan making four in total. It came from the ceiling and they have decided to replace the plastic pipes which were the cause. Despite this they opened. Their FB page has a 360 of the bar. Looks very nice. Time to visit soon.

Went down to the Trust Hall yesterday for the plant and cake sale. It was doing good business with happy gardeners leaving with lots of plants. The two raffles and tombola were also brisk. Fortunately it was a nice day, so they were able to put tables and chairs out in the garden, which when … Continue reading Sausage Roll and a Tea →