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2 June 2020 – Whit Tuesday
Jun 2 2020

2 June 2020 – Whit Tuesday

Today I’ve been dicing for beetles because it’s Whit Tuesday, and on Whit Tuesday in St Ives, Cambridgeshire it’s traditional to dice for Bibles. This…

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4 April 2020 – Virtual Grand National
Apr 4 2020

4 April 2020 – Virtual Grand National

Today I’ve been to the virtual races. The Virtual Grand National to be precise. Obviously Other Life kiboshed gathering in a packed stadium to watch…

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13 March 2020 – Friday the 13th
Mar 13 2020

13 March 2020 – Friday the 13th

Today I’ve been playing the scratch cards. So what if it’s Friday the 13th, the folkloric equivalent of running with scissors while being chased by…

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