Dystopian — A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent.

Saw this and had to chuckle. As a dad to two myself, my son trying everything to avoid studying for his GCSEs, I can relate to the homeschooling difficulties... One of the downsides of school at home is that it takes out the potential for no school – snow days. That’s more for me than …

Vague Synopsis – Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

It is with heavy heart that I bring to a close the vague synopses of the first three, well, second three, well, six, seven and eight, whatever, Star Wars films. Today it is the turn of Return of the Jedi. As usual, if you haven't already seen this film please be aware that what follows …

The Zombie Apocalypse As Described By A Golf Commentator #2 Plus Thoughts on Health and Creativity

Jump to post apocalyptic golf Last week was the inaugural edition of this post apocalyptic golfing saga. In today's short instalment we meet our second contestant, Ken Beaufort. Ken lives out of a transit van in the city centre with his family, and his task today is to head out to meet more survivors and …

Vague Synopsis – Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

As promised last week, please find below the synopsis for the second movie in the Star Wars franchise, the Empire Strikes Back. Well actually, I say second but that should of course read fifth. No, wait. Seventh. Yes at the moment it's the seventh movie in the franchise, however, that could change at any point …

The Zombie Apocalypse As Described By A Golf Commentator #1

I've been listening to the Masters golf and was impressed by how calm and quiet the commentators sound and it put me in mind to share some of what I've come up with... Over the last few weeks, as you may know, I've been struggling with typing, but what I have done, to keep myself …

Vague Synopsis – Star Wars: A New Hope

I hope the last few vague synopses that you have read here have encouraged you to watch some excellent films. I think my descriptive powers have grown exponentially over the last few weeks of sharing these with you. I have to warn you that these posts will contain spoilers so if you haven't watched the …

Spennyriver Dispatch – Anthem Singing Outcry

Spennyriver is a small town deep in the heart of the Midlands, UK. The Spennyriver Dispatch is the local paper bringing you all the local news, keeping you up to date with all the happenings in this strange town. It's like a regular town with regular people. Just weirder. Anthem singing outcry Today newly appointed …

Spennyriver Dispatch – Mr Charity At It Again

Spennyriver is a small town deep in the heart of the Midlands, UK. The Spennyriver Dispatch is the local paper bringing you all the local news, keeping you up to date with all the happenings in this strange town. It's like a regular town with regular people. Just weirder. Mr Charity at it again Once …

Spennyriver Dispatch – Job Centre Sanctions Under The Microscope

Spennyriver is a small town deep in the heart of the Midlands, UK. The Spennyriver Dispatch is the local paper bringing you all the local news, keeping you up to date with all the happenings in this strange town. It's like a regular town with regular people. Just weirder. Job Centre sanctions under the microscope …

Spennyriver Dispatch – Further Local Authority Cuts Affect Provision

Spennyriver is a small town deep in the heart of the Midlands, UK. The Spennyriver Dispatch is the local paper bringing you all the local news, keeping you up to date with all the happenings in this strange town. It's like a regular town with regular people. Just weirder. Further local authority cuts affect provision …