I walk by the river
I’ve walked this path each morning for six months now. But I don’t mind. On my walk the sky runs for miles. On a clear day, I see the O2 Arena waiting for me...
Staying in the UK
In October 2021, in that brief time of un-lockdown, me and the family took a holiday in Norfolk. Specifically, we stayed in a cottage in Wrentham for two nights. It really reminded me of...
We live by the river
“I live by the river” sang the notorious British punk band, The Clash, in their epic 1980 smash hit, London Calling.
And what a brilliant river it is they sing about. The Thames threads its...
Dogs against loneliness
The number of pets in London doubled during lockdown. Dog ownership increased 84% in 2020 alone. There is now a pandemic puppy phenomenon and thieves are roaming the capital looking to make thousands from...
Living on the Isle of Man
Edwin Richardson says you should race over to visit as soon as you can
With the pandemic and lockdown, I decamped to my home – very close by – nation that has been living Covid...
Stay-at-home-smoothies
I’ll be honest; many times over, I’ve treated myself to smoothies from the shops. We’ve all been there, wonderful colours, great sounding ingredients and it’s meant to be good for you right?
Wrong, on the...
My perfect walk
Walking is something I used to do as a means of transportation, as simply the easiest and cheapest way of getting from Point A to Point B. But since Covid has confined us to...
Brave New World vs 1984: which dystopia are we in?
One of our writers Shahab explains his experience of trying to escape with the two dystopian Sci Fi classics Brave New World and 1984
One way I like to relax is with a good bit...
(Lock) Down & Out (side)
How lockdown led to Suzanne West rediscovering the Great Outdoors
Pre-pandemic, like many in the UK, I dabbled in keeping fit, using a step counter to try to reach the magic 10k steps a day,...