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Social Care

Posted on August 18, 2026 by nicdempsey

Andy Burham has launched or at least speeded up Louise Casey’s look at social care. He said some good things and there’s been lots of things said about care and unpaid carers and the cost of paid care. Here’s what’s … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Too much summer

Posted on August 17, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Here’s hoping that none of us get punched in the face (actually or metaphorically) this week!

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Allotment Adventures: Fairy Godmothers and watering

Posted on August 12, 2026 by nicdempsey

It’s been a while. The first Saturday of every month is volunteer day, I’ve not been able to make it because Saturday is a Surbiton day but our lovely committee chair, Christina, had some volunteers and set them to getting … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: Birthday

Posted on August 11, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Tuesday !

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Monday Miscellany: Into August

Posted on August 3, 2026 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday!

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Food Prep: Caring for Mum Edition

Posted on September 4, 2025 by nicdempsey

My mum has stopped being able to cook, it’s a combination of osteoarthritis in her hands and the increasing frailty, she currently has carers come in twice a day but they will only microwave meals. Ma’s preferred food solutions to … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: In which I take time off to sort out the plot and don’t

Posted on September 3, 2025 by nicdempsey

I really don’t want this space to be all about what is going on with my mum, although obviously, it is a huge thing in my life right now and potentially for a while to come. I have been saying … Continue reading →

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Monday Miscellany: The Last Bank Holiday of the Summer

Posted on August 25, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday (and happy day off to those of you in the UK who can celebrate, sorry Scotland, you’ve had your day!) So we’re here, end of August, no more Bank Holidays until Christmas (unless the King dies!) and I … Continue reading →

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Friday Links: At Least We Have Football….

Posted on August 23, 2025 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! The world is in no better shape but the football season has begun so that’s some consolation, although Chelsea drew to Crystal Palace at home in their first game of the season….so it may not bring me actual … Continue reading →

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Allotment Adventures: August

Posted on August 20, 2025 by nicdempsey

As I write this we are in our third or fourth heatwave. It was 33c yesterday and every time I check the weather the days that are going to be above 25c stretch a bit further out. So I’m back … Continue reading →

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