Friar Gate Bridge

Friar Gate Bridge

I have walked under Friar gate bridge for more than twenty years and not once did I ever think about where it came from or why it was there. In fact, it wasn’t until recently that I really thought about Friar gate bridge. About the work that had been put into the building, running and…

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Hardwear beauty – brush roll post

Hardwear beauty – brush roll post

I first came across Hardwear beauty when I saw an Instagram post by actress Holland Roden promoting their brush rolls. As a fan, I’m always interested to see what projects Holland is working on, so I decided to check out just what Hardwear beauty is and I’m so happy I did. ‘Hardwear beauty is a…

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My mate Hayley

My mate Hayley

My mate Hayley, you might know her. She’s crazy and kind, She’s funny and brave. She’s like Wonder Woman but better. My mate Hayley, she’s brilliant you know and loyal too. She’s always there for me, whether I need comics, food or terrible TV. It’s never a dull moment with her. My mate Hayley is one of the…

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Mother

Mother

Mother – She never complains when I wake her at midnight. When my brain is running away with thoughts and problems, while hers was chasing dreams and sleep. She never complains when I’m being difficult. When I don’t take the advice I asked for, but come to realise, somewhat slowly, that she’s right. She never…

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NZCA quiz night review

NZCA quiz night review

Quiz night – My Friday nights usually consist of watching the same TV shows while wearing PJ’s and eating junk food. A perfect evening, I hear some of you say, and yes, I definitely agree with that. But I’ve found that going out and supporting the local community centre can be just as enjoyable. This…

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Donkey

Donkey

Here is a new short story I have written for the DMWorldCulture project about a terracotta donkey figurine. Donkey “What is that for?” The youth asked, staring at the terracotta figurine. “A burial” “But it is a donkey.” “Yes.” The potter answered, clearing away their tools. “Why did you make a donkey?” “Is there a…

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Cup

Cup

Here is a short story I wrote for the DMWorldCulture project. Cup It’s weird to imagine that a simple cup can make you think so much about the past. Facts are easy to find out – 750-600 BC, Cyprus, pottery. But what about the history we can’t see? The conversations that would have taken place…

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