Coping With Coronavirus 12. Breathing Advice
What can you do if you have Coronavirus symptoms but the ambulances are busy? Here is some advice to help yourself until they can get there. First, don’t panic....
Coping With Coronavirus 11. Astronomy For Beginners
One positive thing about Coronavirus is that, with all the world’s planes grounded, the sky is clear and unpolluted. For the first time since 9/11 we can gaze up...
Coping With Coronavirus 10 Applause for the Workers!
Last night (Thursday) at 8pm everyone went outside to applaud the key workers who are keeping our country running. Even the three Royal children were filmed applauding. It started...
Coping With Coronavirus 9. Steamcleaning in Seconds!
See this photo? It’s my steamcleaner and I think it’s the most useful and important thing in my house at the moment. You just fill it up...
Coping With Coronavirus 8. False Alarms.
Another clear, sunny day without a cloud or contrails in the sky. And the roads are silent. Our lungs must be healthier without the pollution! Coronavirus is a contagious...
Coping With Coronavirus 7. Life Carries on.
I haven’t seen the sky so blue and unpolluted since after 9/11 when all the planes were grounded. Yesterday was like a holiday. Everyone was out in their gardens...
Coping With Coronavirus 6. Feed the Animals!
Sadly, many of the victims of Coronavirus will be the pets. A lot of people have large energetic dogs that need plenty of food and exercise. Animal food...
Coping With Coronavirus 5. Don’t Waste Your Bread!
Don’t throw away a loaf if you see mould spots on it. It’s usually where the plastic wrapping is touching it. Take the bread out of the wrapping and...
Coping With Coronavirus 4. Looking After Your Food.
It’s important that you keep an eye on all your food so that you don’t waste any of it. Make sure you remove all fruit and vegetables from their...
Coping With Coronavirus 3. Toilet Roll Tantrums.
What’s the most important thing in the world at the moment? Coronavirus. And what’s the 2nd most important thing? Loo rolls. People have become obsessed with them, buying as...
Coping with Coronavirus 2. Natural Resources Around Us.
Daughter Rana & little Isabella Messaged us this morning. It made me even more unhappy as I couldn’t hug and kiss them. I know that we’re supposed to stay...
Coping With Coronavirus. 1. Empty Supermarkets.
I’m starting this diary of articles in the hope that it will be a help to coping with life at the moment. Please get involved and add your POSITIVE...
How to Survive a Fortnight’s CoronaVirus Quarantine without Hating Each other!
The Coronavirus epidemic will get worse before it gets better, but we’ll all survive it as long as we take sensible precautions. First, think about the effects it can...
Cook while you Work; Ironed Sandwiches
I discovered an old recipe for Ironed Sandwiches. Fascinated, I had to try it! This was obviously originally invented when women used to heat up their flat irons to...
Welsh Witterings: Veganuary
Traditionally January was known as the month of the sales, but now it seems the sales are all on before all the presents are placed under the Christmas tree....
Lyn’s Favourite Article of 2019. Trafalgar Square; London’s National Heritage Grade 1 Square.
I love exploring in London. I choose an area, then I just walk. This is my article about Trafalgar Square and the area around it from earlier this year....
Latest List of our Talented Writers’ Publications – great reads for everyone!
The B-C-ing-U! Writers are many-talented. A lot of them are published authors, so why not take a look at what they have for sale? You can purchase a...
A Place to Stay; The Chequers Inn, Maresfield.
The Chequers Inn, in East Sussex, is an old Coaching Inn dating back to the 1400s. See my article It’s full of character and it’s a very popular...
Bedgebury Christmas Trail
Bedgebury Pinetum is in Kent, just over the Sussex border. The arboretum is an award-winning site with lots to do for everyone, from walking to cycling, or a visit...
Christmas Shopping in Tunisia
Christmas Markets in Europe and other countries are very popular at this time of the year, but I bet you’ve never thought of doing your Christmas shopping in Tunisia!...
Cuban night at Sadlers Wells.
The famous Cuban Artistic Director, Choreographer and Dancer Carlos Acosta was appearing at Sadlers Wells with his all-Cuban Dance Troupe, so I went to see it with my friend...
A Place to Stay; Camber Sands Holiday Park
Fancy a low-cost Family holiday with all the entertainment inclusive? Or do you fancy a peaceful place to stay, where you can go out and explore the area? We...
Scottish Group The Tannahill Weavers Nominated for Folk Band of the Year!
It was nearly three years ago since I’d last seen The Tannahill Weavers and they were absolutely brilliant, so when I heard they were playing in Sussex again I...
Back to the Chequers for Dinner
The Ashdown Forest has always been a favourite Tourist area. And the Chequers Inn in Maresfield is a very popular place for a meal, to spend the night, or...
Benjamin Franklin; Monster or Mastermind?
Craven Street, London has two neighbouring Museums, but very different. Just off the Strand near Trafalgar Square is the Georgian road, Craven Street. See my article It was...
A Place to Stay; Aspens BnB, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells
Ann and Peter Day, the owners of Aspens, were waiting to greet us and sat us down for a welcome cup of tea. We were exhausted after a day...
Medieval Michelham Priory
I recently visited Michelham Priory, near Eastbourne, East Sussex. I discovered it many years ago on a school trip, and I fell in love with it as I was...
Boathouse Bar & Restaurant, Camber Sands Holiday Park.
When we stayed at the Camber Sands Holiday Park, we planned to have our meals in the caravan and to eat out once a day. See my last article;...
Byline Fest, already planning for next year after another successful event!
Although it’s only a couple of miles away from us, I’d never been to the Byline Fest or Pippingford Park. I was surprised at how big the Park is,...
A Place to Stay. Campement Zmela, Tunisian Sahara.
I recently spent a few days on a trip around Tunisia, visiting some interesting places away from the usual Touristy areas. We climbed into our 4x4s and drove along...
A Place to Stay. Dar Chennoufi, El Kef
El Kef, in Northwest Tunisia near the Algerian border, hosts an annual Jazz Festival which I visited this year. El Kef is a non-touristy city but it’s full of...
Camber Sands Holiday Park; Non-stop Entertainment for All Ages!
For years my friends have raved about Holiday Parks. They bought a luxury caravan that Jenny calls her Home from Home. Then they invested in a Pre-loved Caravan for...
A Place to Stay. Hotel Bon Sol & Spa, Majorca
I spent two nights at the Hotel Bon Sol Resort and Spa, five miles from Palma, Majorca. Mallorca (or Majorca – both spellings are acceptable) is still a virtually unspoilt...
Camber Sands Holiday Park, where you can Own your Dream!
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own Holiday Home, but thought it was out of your reach? Well think again! I’ve just spent a couple of wonderful days...
A Place to Stay. Hotel Dar Ben Gacem, Tunis
We went to the Medina of Tunis for lunch. Wikipedia says; The Medina of Tunis is the Medina quarter of Tunis, capital of Tunisia. It has been a UNESCO...
A Place to Stay. Hadlow Tower, a Wonderful Place for a Weekend!
Hadlow Tower, in Hadlow village, near Tonbridge in Kent, known as May’s Folly, is a Grade 1 listed building and it is up for sale for £2 million, you...
Byline Fest in Pippingford Park Hosts a Celebrity Lineup!
The Byline Fest returns to Pippngford Park in East Sussex again from the 23rd-26th August. I interviewed the co-founder Stephen Colgrave. Lyn When did the Byline Fest start? Stephen ...
Bank of England Museum; England’s Financial History.
The Bank of England is in Threadneedle Street, in the Finance area of London. It’s known as the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street. It covers 3 ½ acres of...
There’s Lots to see Around Piccadilly.
I love exploring London. There are surprises tucked away around every corner. This trip I concentrated on the Piccadilly area. Piccadilly is supposedly named after the lace collars called...
10 Things I love about Tunisia.
I love the huge contrasts between the different areas. The North is more green and European and the South is the Sahara. I love the historical sites everywhere, from...