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Brian Snellgrove

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Dartmoor Prison

'Dartmoor prison' conjures up in most people a desolate and lonely place surrounded by Wild Moors in this one of the most unspoiled areas in the country. It is given protected status for a reason. The prison itself is...

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Experiencing the howling wind of Dartmoor

When I write articles I attempt to put an original view on something that makes it worth reading. I know you can't please all the people all the time but at least we can have a crack at it. First, I hope you like our...

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Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival

In spite of brain, cloud and mist we are off to the Shepton Mallet annual snowdrops Festival which is always conducted with great efficiency and enthusiasm by the dedicated team of volunteers. Sheptonsnowdrops.org.uk...

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Unwritten rules of staying with friends

Before we start: A reminder that the sowing season is arriving. Staying with friends Today I want to reflect on the features, the politics, the advantages and disadvantages of going to visit other people and stay in...

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Are we worrying unnecessarily?

People sitting on their own Today's diary is occasioned by a remark someone in our church made to me when I was sitting by myself in an armchair in the church hall as a produced to the church meeting. The evening of...

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When did you last contact your friends?

A few days ago I wrote a circular letter to about 60 people with whom I have had contact at various times. They consist of those who I regard as friends but also professional colleagues. Such is the time pressure on...

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Time at my computer + a Boring Film

I just felt like putting in this one. It has no relevance to the article. A fanfare in the face of chaos? I cannot remember living in such exciting times where the stakes are high and getting higher. At stake is the...

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How do we write a book?

Do you write a book or does it write itself? I find that when the time is right, a book will write itself. I have written three books on energy and auras and I wrote from my heart and the whole thing was finished in a...

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