Monthly Archives: June 2018

All That Scares You (Or – There Are Some Times When Not Checking Could Prove Fatal)

Back in the Dark Ages – when I was doing my NVQ Level 1 in Business Administration – there was a module on Health and Safety in the Office. My last job also had a slight element of Health and … Continue reading

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The Difference Between “Spontaneity” And “Uncertainty” (Or – How Both Concepts Affect Me In Totally Different Ways)

The above title might give you the impression that I am about to attempt to educate you about the correct use of the above phrases and words in the English language??? Well, that is certainly not my intention. I know … Continue reading

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Why The Old Cliche “Less Is More” Is Definitely True

This may sound strange but decor has a bigger impact on me than it does on most people. I love low lighting and olde-worlde wall coverings, etc. Except when I happen to be stuck in the middle of it. On … Continue reading

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How “Adaptable” Can Be A Red Flag

There are three words which I don’t like in certain contexts – usually when they are applied to people and certain situations. Two of the words start alarm bells ringing very loudly in my head – especially when they are … Continue reading

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Veterans Holiday in the Loire Valley

Do you know an Armed Forces Veteran who would benefit from a holiday in France? If so check out check out www.laconfianceatchampdoeuf.net where Chris, the owner, is offering a free break for veterans if their partner or supporter pays for themselves. … Continue reading

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Veterans Support Association

The SMPL team are woking on the Veterans Hubs project trying to bring together Veterans needs and services supporting them across Kent, E Sussex, W Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey. And we get to visit some interesting and unusual events….. Just … Continue reading

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Why Accessibility Can Be A State Of Mind

If there is one thing which I try to avoid as much as possible it is going down public staircases. (I am not too keen on going up very steep ones either but that is a different story.) As you … Continue reading

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Why A Gallery Sometimes Isn’t The Best Place To See Works Of Art (Or – How Perceptions Can Harm People)

I want to start this blog post off a little bit differently to normal. I am going to show you my favourite sculpture and tell you a bit about what it represents to me. This sculpture (lamp post not included) … Continue reading

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“Legitimatie!!!” (Or – How Do You Identify Yourself?)

No – the title to this blog post isn’t a spelling mistake. Nor is it a demand to see your Birth Certificate to prove your parentage. When you hear this in The Netherlands they are asking to see your identification … Continue reading

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