Music... and my favourite gigs by Lois

Souvenirs!

After the fabulous weekend chasing the Mavericks from Manchester to Birmingham and having such a wonderful time, my friend Hannah sent me a selection of photos – wasn’t that kind of her! I had just the frame to fit them – they are not yet up on the wall but they will be when I’ve […]

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Poems by Lois

Beowulf

    Beowulf must be the most famous story in Anglo-Saxon literature; it is a marvellous and exciting tale of heroic struggles against monsters, of comradeship, danger, love and death. I would love to be able to read Anglo-Saxon, but I think it is just one language too far for me! I’m learning Gaelic but […]

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Names, naming and words by Lois

Lichen this gargoyle!

There is something fascinating and endearing about gargoyles… I think there have been many children’s stories about them, although now I’m writing this none come to mind. The word itself is from French and originally Latin, and is connected to the words gargle, gurgle and gullet in English. From when people first started using mortar […]

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Family Stories by Lois

Happy anniversary!

Our dear friends Elly and Kees celebrated their ruby wedding anniversary last December; however they had their celebration party last weekend! it was a wonderful party and we were so thrilled to be invited. Many congratulations, Elly and Kees, and here’s to the next 40!

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