Brenda’s Wildlife Corner – April 2026
Bobcat The bobcat is thought to have evolved from the Eurasian lynx and is found in North America, Canada and…
Magazine
One Of Those Days!
‘Could you take my clients today, Zara?’ My colleague Amy asked me over the phone. I was in the kitchen,…
Townsend’s Quiz Time – April 2026
Questions (1) Which actor, known for his roles in films such as “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now”, died at the…
Sage and Onion Stuffing
Ingredients 3 or 4 large onions Fresh sage leaves or dried sage 4 oz of breadcrumbs 1 oz of butter…
Savoury Pudding
Ingredients ¼ lb of fine oatmeal ¼ lb of stale bread ¼ lb of finely chopped suet 1 large onion…
Walnut Bread
Ingredients 1 lb of self-raising flour 1 oz of lard 4 oz of shelled walnuts 1 egg 1 teaspoon of…
Cherry Cake
Ingredients 8 oz of self-raising flour 6 oz of cherries (cut into quarters) 4 oz of sugar 4 oz of…
Sea Of Happy Faces
As the grey- haired female stranger signed for the parcel that I’d just delivered, I shivered. It was a cold,…
What Next For England Men’s Cricket Team?
After a less than inspiring Ashes series against Australia, followed by a somewhat better showing in the limited overs matches…
Adventures of a Man Sitting Down #37 – April 2026
This month I have been mainly trying to sell copies of my last book Cakes on a Train. The reason…