Finding public conveniences on a day trip to any city can be a bit hit and miss. If you're simply after cleanliness (which does seem like quite a good principle) the most reliable of Cambridge's facilities have to be those with on-site attendants. John Lewis and the Lion Yard municipal lavatories in town, as well … Continue reading Loos Talk…
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Stealth crochet on Jesus Green
This is probably the most impressive example of stealth crocheting I have seen in Cambridge so far. I assume it must have been some time in the planning; the challenge of coating each and every lamppost along the avenue of London plane trees on Jesus Green must have been almost as great as the crocheting. … Continue reading Stealth crochet on Jesus Green
Bike-U-Like
With so many cyclists in Cambridge, you might think the city would be a friendly haven for people travelling on two wheels. In fact, it sometimes feels like a case of familiarity breeds contempt. I recently had to mount the pavement to avoid a bus travelling head on towards me, down my side of the … Continue reading Bike-U-Like
A Cambridge Quiz
Just for fun, here are some photographs featuring a range of locations around the city. Any idea where they were taken?When you've had a look you can find out by clicking here. The answer page also includes links to free audio walking guides to the city, produced by Stride Design.Location 1Location 2Location 3Location 4Location 5Location … Continue reading A Cambridge Quiz
Novelicious and Romantic Mysteries
Voting is now open for Novelicious Undiscovered 2012, with the voting form here and my entry here if anyone would like to take a look or vote.The extract I’ve submitted is from a romantic thriller. I realise that from childhood up, I’ve enjoyed this sort of combination. I used to pore over adventure stories like … Continue reading Novelicious and Romantic Mysteries
Light Stuff – Word Quiz
Here's another one:VerglasIs it:a) glassware made with chromium to achieve a deep, green colourb) a thin coating of ice on an exposed surfacec) a decorative stone tabletd) the individual pane in a stained-glass window that includes the artist's initialsClick here for the answer: http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/verglas
Light Stuff – Word Quiz
In fond memory of Call My Bluff, beloved TV programme of long ago, here’s the latest word to baffle my family over tea and cake:DeltiologistIs it:a) someone who studies the effects of flowing water on river bedsb) someone who works with specialist laboratory clean-room equipmentc) someone who collects postcards as a hobbyd) someone who studies … Continue reading Light Stuff – Word Quiz
Light Stuff – Mistakes – The Makeover
‘Take some time off to treat yourself if you can,’ my mother told me. ‘You were looking a bit pale last time I saw you. Why don’t you splash out on some new makeup or something? I’ve just bought some great stuff called Intelligent Foundation.’I gathered that this magical product was supposed to be able … Continue reading Light Stuff – Mistakes – The Makeover
Light Stuff – A Snail Tale
School holidays are upon us, which means it’s time for things like board games, and looking after other people’s pets.This week our house guests are two African snails – each the size of your average steam iron – and our anxiety has been over keeping them warm enough. They like to be kept between 20 … Continue reading Light Stuff – A Snail Tale
Light Stuff – Mistakes – A Visit to the Hairdressers
Situation: at the hairdressers, where I was attended to by a man with waist-length blonde hair called Malcolm Mistake: declaring that I wanted a total re-style and – the height of idiocy – saying I would leave the details up to himFalsely reassuring conversation, leading to feeling of normality: revolved around water temperature, holidays and … Continue reading Light Stuff – Mistakes – A Visit to the Hairdressers
Clare Chase 