Monthly Archives: August 2019

Green Man festival 2019

Posted on August 22, 2019 by John S

Over the last few years the Latitude and End of the Road festivals have become firm fixtures in the summer for me and my friend Jon – and assorted family members and friends. Essential moments in the year. But in … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Festival 2019

Posted on August 14, 2019 by John S

I’m just back from a few days at the Edinburgh festival. What an amazing event it is – a huge and diverse celebration of the arts. In the five days I was there I could only scratch the surface of … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (165) – Premier League predictions 2019-20

Posted on August 6, 2019 by John S

So it’s time for another round of Premier League predictions. The season kicks off this Friday, with Liverpool v newly-promoted Norwich. On Saturday West Ham have the dubious pleasure of hosting the champions Man City. Well, at least we’ll get … Continue reading →

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“Blinded by the Light” – the film

Posted on August 5, 2019 by John S

“Blinded by the Light” is a film about a British Asian teenager growing up in the 1980s in Luton who discovers the music of Bruce Springsteen. It transforms his life. The film comes out on 9 August here in the … Continue reading →

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