Monthly Archives: April 2022

As you may know, dear reader, we have ceased our membership of the European Union – I mention this because quite a lot of people, it would appear, would have no idea what I was talking about – and of … Continue reading →

The Wee Ginger Dug writes . . . “On TuesdayBilly Kay, the writer, broadcaster, and advocate for the Scots language gave an address to the Scottish Parliament, The Time for Reflection address is not meant to be partisan or party … Continue reading →

A Kirkcudbright business called “Made on Cloud Nine” entered Kirkcudbright in a competition and the town won a prize. Full marks for enterprise. The details can be found on her Facebook page HERE. And then the page detailing all the … Continue reading →

We are, I read on Twitter, donating fire engines to Ukraine. I wonder if this is seen as a good method of disposing of these old faithfuls ? They had a good outing in the Firemen’s strike of 1977, but … Continue reading →

For sheer tail wagginess this takes a lot of beating . . .

Matilda Thorpe (@tillythorpe) and Rosie Holt (@RosieisaHolt) are the saviours of the nation at the present time.

Professor Chris Grey has a slightly uncharacteristic outburst of opinion at the end of his blog post for last week. I have not copied and pasted the whole blog, but this tail end is worth five minutes of anyone’s time. … Continue reading →

Note that last bit – “also prepared to explore any and all further legal reforms which may be necessary”. Seems like we have been here before. What will the next step be ?

Lord Wolfson of Tredegar has resigned from his post as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice at the Ministry of Justice. I append below his resignation letter which, I think, well sets out the opinion and feelings of a thoughtful … Continue reading →

John Crace John Crace of “The Guardian” is usually good, but this one of his is worth preserving . . . Tue 12 Apr 2022 20.35 BST It had all been going so well. After his successful, surprise weekend trip … Continue reading →