Proika and Yiayiades I left the UK in my late teens and came back in my early thirties. Until I moved back to the UK, I had never had carpet in my houses as an adult. Living in the mediterranean, carpets were frowned upon as unnecessary and quite frankly dirt...
Keeping your Head above Water So many changes have happened to most people over the last few months within all walks of life as well as within the arts and culture industries too. With a large amount of the industry being made up of self-employed folks, life changing...
Miggy Flux Local Artist – Landscapes and Seascapes
I have dabbled with various forms of art over the years purely as an amateur and I have discovered I am definitely happier appreciating other people’s works and looking into the intricacies of the English language – an art form in itself really! Finding out About The...
Seeing Sense in Living by the Sea I have always loved living in the forest and being surrounded by the trees – all that green makes my soul sing. Moving to Milford on Sea just over a year ago left me feeling a little out of sorts that the forest would not be on my...
The Golden Glow Of Gorse Walking in The New Forest on the heathland, your senses come alive with the aroma of the richly scented, bright yellow flowers of the gorse, or "furze" as it is locally known. The flowers take-on a glorious, golden glow throughout the year...
Heading for Crete I used to spend the summer months in a little village near to the ancient city of Knossos. As soon as schools broke up in May, the four of us, my then pethara ( mother in law), my two small daughters and myself, would set off for Crete on the aptly...
"Yesterday is history Tomorrow is a mystery Today is a gift That is why we call it the present” A.A Milne The Gift of Giving I have received some beautiful gifts, not due to their cost but because of the thought that went into each, reflecting something about my...
The Art of Homework “HOMEWORK: Design an enamel badge which could be sold to raise funds for good causes. The design must represent people who help or step up. This includes NHS, Carers, Shop Staff, Delivery Drivers, Refuse Collectors, Teachers, Good Neighbours. Give...
