Monthly Archives: July 2021

Friday Links: Holding Pattern

Posted on July 30, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I’ve not had a brilliant week but I did get a haircut! Here are this week’s links… England is sleepwalking towards a two-tier health system Another roaring 20s? We need to do better than that Bus privatisation has … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Fire and Rain

Posted on July 26, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week was so hot and yesterday the rain felt biblical! I did a two day mental health first aider course, in Marylebone, that and a day in the office meant I was commuting for three days last … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose

Posted on July 23, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! If Johnson didn’t believe the ‘NHS overwhelmed stuff’, why was he clapping? Because he’s a liar and a cad. There will be blood: women on the shocking truth about periods and perimenopause. I’ve never been a particularly heavy … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Borage Jungle

Posted on July 21, 2021 by nicdempsey

The plot is looking a little bit wild in certain areas, which I actually really enjoy. I have plans for a couple of more areas like this in the plot and the rose and pond area is looking a bit … Continue reading →

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Kew Gardens

Posted on July 20, 2021 by nicdempsey
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Monday Miscellany: Commuting

Posted on July 19, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Last week I only worked a four day week but I had two days in the office and goodness it was tiring. On Monday, Sue and I went to Kew and it was lovely, because every day is … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Cultivated

Posted on July 14, 2021 by nicdempsey

So this weekend at the plot was all about the ensuring that the allotment committee had nothing to complain about. We were lucky that the plants, compost and raised beds ordered had all arrived and we started early. We harvested … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: It’s been emotional

Posted on July 12, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Let’s get it over with now, last night was emotional. Italy was never going to be a pushover, they are unbeaten in 33 matches and have conceded 11 goals in that time, it was never going to be … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: It’s never been home…

Posted on July 9, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! Yes, there is football, England are in the final of the Euros for the first time ever. I’m excited but Italy are not pushovers. If we talk about what we want our country to be and the type … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: Under-cultivated

Posted on July 7, 2021 by nicdempsey

It was an interesting Saturday at the allotment. We got told that this area by the rose garden and the pond, means our plot is viewed as under cultivated. The current rules are that 70% of the plot should be … Continue reading →

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