After Blenheim by Robert Southey (1774-1843) – March 2026
It was a summer evening, Old Kaspar’s work was done, And he before his cottage door Was sitting in the…
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A Coral Island of the Mind – March 2026
We’ll call it the Coral Island, after one of the earliest and favourite books my parents gave me. I can’t…
Bible Quote of the Month – March 2026
FISH and HONEYCOMB After two travellers had spoken to Jesus on the road, they returned to Jerusalem and told his…
Down Our Street
As I took my place on stage, I scanned my eyes through the crowd. Would my sister Lou make it,…
The State of Sport in Britain – March 2026
I was motivated to write this article by recent events that have impacted the sports that I love to watch,…
Sponge Castles
Ingredients 3 oz of self-raising flour 3 oz of sugar 2 eggs Dessicated coconut Method 1. Beat the eggs, add…
Moggie (Parkin)
Ingredients2 cups of plain flour1 cup of sugar1 teaspoon of ground ginger1 eggPinch of salt2 oz of margarine2 tablespoons of…
Shortbreads
Ingredients4 oz of self-raising flour4 oz of butter2 oz of caster sugar2 oz of ground rice Method1. Mix the flour…
Almond Sponge Cake
Ingredients4 oz of self-raising flour2 oz of butter2 oz of ground almonds2 eggsA little milk3 oz of caster sugar Method1.…
Ginger Bread
Ingredients12 oz of self-raising flour4 oz of margarine6 oz of sugar1 teaspoon of ground ginger1 teaspoon of mixed spice Method1.…