Author Archives: Roger W

Those who place emphasis on weather forecasts could have been excused for concluding that Saturday’s Castle Cary Carnival would be a washout. A washout is wasn’t. Brue Valley Rotary Club fielded a strong, experienced and dedicated  team of nine bucket … Continue reading →

Another year, another Children’s Carnival and the same strange lady sporting a bizarre outfit! Yes, it was the 2019  Castle Cary Children’s Carnival. Last year Nicky introduced us to the octopus – this year it was Spiderperson (one must these … Continue reading →

Madame Butterfly was on the menu at St Margaret’s Hospice’s fund raising event at Yarlington House this afternoon. Meteorologically it was downhill all the way – somewhat similar to the relationship of the opera’s  characters Pinkerton and Cho – Cho … Continue reading →

Fear not Dear Reader, the rather opaque caption will be explained; as will the excitement surrounding today’s excursion into the world of high class mobile catering. Whilst the routine of erecting the gazebo, firing up the griddle, preparing and serving … Continue reading →

The title of Lady Ga Ga’s soft rock ballad “Speechless” came to mind at the Camelot last night. Why? Well, Jonny had battled through really tough competition to win Killer round one. Madam President (hereinafter called “MP) clearly took her … Continue reading →

Our arrival at the Hotel Beau Regarde in Morzine wasn’t auspicious. Its formidable proprietor, Madame Claire, immediately itemising hotel rules including: breakfast service starting at 07:40, the lift being switched off at 23:00, the doors and staircases to be used … Continue reading →