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Continue reading →: NHS 70th birthday poem by Colin Dardis
Colin Dardis is an amazingly hard working poet. He promotes poetry through various publications, both online and in print. He is also Editor of Lagan Online and the Arts Development Officer (Belfast) working with an organisation called the Verbal Arts Centre. His debut collection of poems the x of y was…
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Continue reading →: National Pride Restored
Standing in the Weatherspoons bar in Gatwick airport were a crowd of English fans glued to a silent TV screen. We left at half-time to catch our flight back to Belfast. At that moment I dared to dream. I had placed some ‘comfort’ bets, of course: Croatia to win 2-1…
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Continue reading →: Lyon, au revoir
We had a very enjoyable three days in this city by the Rhone. Every café and restaurant had outdoor tables in the shade. It was hot. Loads to see and great transport. Lugdunum, the site of a Roman amphitheatre was close to the cathedral overlooking the city. A funicular service…
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Continue reading →: Watch “The Beautiful Game – Colin Hassard” on YouTube
A lovely, flowing, poetic description of football, the fans and the game.
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Continue reading →: En vacances
We have spent a fabulous week in the Dordogne with my brother and family. Their converted barn is now up for sale which marks the end of an era. Many fabulous meals enjoyed in this spot under a tree.
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Continue reading →: Antelope
The miscreant and myself are frequenting my favourite Surbiton pub, the Antelope. Their selection of ales and ciders is superb. A free pint was on offer with their loyalty card…free booze of quality…nice. The Zambian came to lunch yesterday and we had a cold collation of chicken satay, salad and…
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Continue reading →: Stuff
Holidays have started and I am sitting in an Italian café having a chocolate and hazelnut cannole with my espresso. I have bought my summer essentials: Chinos, trunks, linen shirt and flip flops. I am looking forward to meeting my favourite Zambian later on today, after mum and I have…
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Continue reading →: Is Irish Presbyteriansm an anti gay theology?
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has loosened ties with the Church of Scotland over its more liberal attitude towards same-sex relationships. The current Moderator of the Church of Scotland, the Rev Susan Brown, said she recognised that there were significant differences between the two denominations but said that move would harm…
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Continue reading →: A VAR too far?
Portugal vs Iran was one of the worst refereed games of football I have seen. Players falling to the ground hoping for an Oscar were rewarded with free kicks. Crowding the referee to appeal decisions had him rushing to the VAR, and awarding a penalty to Iran was a decision…
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Continue reading →: Best laid plans…Eng-a-land!
OK so England did good at the footie. I may have to start supporting them now. 6-1 against Panama…more goals than England have scored in their last few World Cups put together. To be fair, Football’s Coming Home is a rousing anthem to celebrate the dashed hopes of English fans…
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