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WORD ON THE WATER

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WORD ON THE WATER

DUTCH BOOK BARGE IN LONDON   York Way, Granary Square, London, United Kingdom                 Getting off the train, our first stop was the 100-year-old Dutch book barge moored in London. I have wanted to see this for so long; it was a short stroll from St Pancreas station. It is very popular, especially in the summer. Although it was cold, they still had some books outside, and a musician kept everyone entertained. For some reason, I thought this was just secondhand books, but it is full of new books as well, with such…

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THE EDINBURGH NATURAL SKINCARE COMPANY

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THE EDINBURGH NATURAL SKINCARE COMPANY

The Lavender and Frankincense body butter I am very excited to be involved with this company, having heard good things about them. I love that they use natural ingredients that feel so good on your skin. Plus, it is an established British company, which I love. They very kindly sent me some products to try, and I was so pleased when they sent one that I was interested in trying. The Lavender and Frankincense body butter feels luxurious on your skin. I like that it is anti-ageing and contains vitamin E, as I need all the help I can get!…

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TRAVELLING LIGHT

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TRAVELLING LIGHT

It’s not always easy for us to travel with a small bag or case, but I find it is happening far more nowadays. If we go for a couple of days’ break, and we just take a small bag, then everything you pack into it has to be small! That’s very hard, don’t you think? My problem is finding a small bag on wheels that will fit under your seat on a plane. I tried carrying a bag when I went to Malaga last year, and my arms and shoulders took ages to recover. Another problem about getting old, and…

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CUCKOO BY CALLIEKAZUMI – BOOK REVIEW

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CUCKOO BY CALLIEKAZUMI – BOOK REVIEW

Published by Penguin on the 10th February 2025 Callie Kazumi is a British-Japanese writer who started work on her first book after being gifted Stephen King’s On Writing by her father. She lives in London with her husband and their Bichon Frisé, Betsy. Cuckoo is her debut novel. It was excellent reading, as the plot just got worse and worse. Was Claire going mad with all these revelations, or was her fiancé a terrible egg? This will keep you glued. Could a two-timer be this bad? The twists and turns in this story had me wondering what to believe, and…

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