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Life in Solitary: Is There Going to Be an Orgy?

The Lockdown Diary of Tony Edwards Seen on a T-Shirt “When this pandemic is over, I still want some of you to stay away from me.” But please do read…

The Dragon Says: The ‘Second Wave’ of Covid – How Worried Should We Be?

This “second wave” of Covid-19 is depressing. Depressing for our mental health, our economy, and our national, civic and recreational life. Six months from the first lockdown, the restrictions are…

XX Notes: Lockdown the Sequel – This Time It’s Dark

Maria Rayner‘s observational, fortnightly column from a woman’s perspective… Déjà vu. Wikipedia tells us this is the feeling that one has lived through the present situation before. That’s one I’m…

Comment: Surrey County Elections to Go Ahead As Reorganisation Doubts Remain

By Martin Giles Surrey County Council elections are to go ahead next May, the pandemic allowing. Doubt had been created by county council leader Tim Oliver’s proposal to rush through…

Life in Solitary: The Rear End of… What’s Her Name?

The Lockdown Diary of Tony Edwards My Lost Lockdown Day At precisely 11am last Saturday I realised it was Friday. The proof was there, in black and white, in the…

Effingham Eye: Nature At The Golf Club, Planning Matters, Summer Pics And Lovely On The Water

Chris Dick offers some views on local matters with a second visit to Effingham Golf Club, latest parish council activity, a chance meeting with someone who had a novel approach to lockdown activities,…

Opinion: We Need Planning Protection to Counter Rogue Builders

By Mike Aaronson chairman, Normandy Action Group The recent White Paper on reforming the planning system, although a mixed blessing, includes a welcome emphasis on “protection” for green belt and…

The Worplesdon Witness, September 2020

Jan Messinger with her latest round-up of news from the parish of Worplesdon  Heritage Open Days Heritage Open Days weekend did go ahead in Worplesdon. The Grade I listed church…

XX Notes: Lockdown Legacy Puppies Need Dogged Effort

Maria Rayner‘s observational, fortnightly column from a woman’s perspective… How many lockdown hangovers do you have? This isn’t a rehash of a HuffPost article from back in April or a…

Life in Solitary: U-turns and Winding Career Paths

The Lockdown Diary of Tony Edwards Winding Career Paths The recent GCSE and A-Level results chaos reminded me of the anxiety and stress of attempting to plot a future career…