Don’t You Dare Change James! Don’t You Dare!

             Former Bond Girl Jenny Hanley has blasted Hollywood bosses with a stark warning: “James Bond must stay a man.” Hanley, who starred in On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), says 007 is “quintessentially British and unmistakably male” and that turning him into a woman would betray creator Ian Fleming. “If you want a female spy, brilliant — but write your own story. Don’t be lazy and hijack Fleming’s,” she said. With Amazon now inContinue reading “Don’t You Dare Change James! Don’t You Dare!”

Travelling in Comfort: How to Stay Active and Healthy on Coach Trips By Diana Moran

As the years slip by, I find myself checking my list of “things yet to do.” At the top of that list was a visit to the famous Dutch bulb fields. Earlier this year, I finally made that dream come true with a coach trip to Keukenhof in Holland, known as the most beautiful spring garden in the world. It was my first coach holiday—and a huge success! For those with limited physical ability, travellingContinue reading “Travelling in Comfort: How to Stay Active and Healthy on Coach Trips By Diana Moran”

The Summer Clean We Can’t Afford to Ignore

The Summer Clean We Can’t Afford to Ignore Photo by Joshua Kantarges on Unsplash By Aggie MacKenzie As the smell of charcoal begins to drift across British gardens and aprons are dusted off with pride, it can mean only one thing: barbecue season is here. But amid the cheery sizzle of sausages and the clink of Pimm’s glasses, we may be overlooking a rather more serious issue—hygiene. A recent study found that a surprising numberContinue reading “The Summer Clean We Can’t Afford to Ignore”

Given that stability means ease of trade, India is clearly looking to Gaza.

Modi proposed an Europe Middle East India corridor during the G20 on 24th September 2023. The planned route would pass through Saudi Arabia and Israel. From there goods would be shipped to Europe. Which port is India thinking of? While Gaza was part of the Roman empire (63bc-638ad) it was an important port on the Mediterranean sea. The coastline in that port of the world has few viable deep seaports. Gaza, and its port (Maiuma),Continue reading “Given that stability means ease of trade, India is clearly looking to Gaza.”

Launching Aggie MacKenzie – Online Yoga

This Episode is to relax your Spine and Shoulders