An Unconventional Historian with Plenty to Say Steve Hodges – The Hidden History of Coleford Local historian and author Steve Hodges gave a lively, humorous and occasionally provocative talk on Coleford's fascinating past. He challenged accepted accounts of the village's origins before exploring its coal-mining history, the Somerset Coal Canal and the harsh conditions endured by miners,...
This evening I went to the Frome Christian men's group. The speaker was unusual, to say the least. He was Gordon Lamb Ex Royal Navy and Church Army. An extraordinary journey of faith, adventure and unexpected encounters A Childhood in Southampton The speaker began with a warning that, as a retired sailor, he was perfectly capable of telling stories that were not entirely true. Tonight, however,...
It is a delight for me to listen to this man who keeps on delivering original material. I love his voice and his unpretentious manner. Youtube is not all bad, by any means. Summary of a discussion between Greg Braden, Aaron and James, June 2026. The discussion centres on the belief that human beings possess an extraordinary spiritual potential which has been recognised by ancient traditions but...
Bath Community Kitchen – More Than Just a Meal Part One – An Evening of Unexpected Encounters Yesterday evening I visited Bath Community Kitchen in Writhlington, Radstock, following a recommendation from Diane at Radstock Library. I am always willing to follow up such suggestions because I never know what interesting people or situations I might encounter. On this occasion I was certainly not...
I am beginning to crank up the gears on my latest project, and I notice a considerable change in my attitude since my involvement with Chard. On that occasion, I was concerned about how people would respond to my efforts. This time, I am much less concerned. My responsibility is simply to do the best I can. I regard myself rather like an artist, painting a picture not with oils or watercolours,...
Staying Sane in an Increasingly Insane World I last wrote about staying sane on 13 November 2023. Rereading what I wrote then makes me wonder whether I have learnt anything more in the intervening three years and, if so, what. I think I am looking at much the same situation from broadly the same standpoint, but with three more years of experience under my belt. The emphasis has changed somewhat,...
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