Hello! This week we’re going to look more towards the North East for inspiration and explore the world of Doric words and phrases. Over the next few weeks, I’ll be running over the basics for social occasions, cooking and insulting folk – don’t say I never teach you anything useful, ha! This week is all … More Alison’s Scottish Word of the Week – Week 40
Title: Heartstopper: Volume 1Author: Alice OsemanPublisher: Hodder Children’s Books Publication Date: 7th February 2019Pages: 288Rating: ***** Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player, meet at a British all-boys grammar school. Friendship blooms quickly, but could there be something more…? Charlie Spring is in Year 10 at Truham Grammar School for … More Book Review: Book 28 of 2020 – Heartstopper: Volume 1
Hello lovely people, I thought I would share something exciting that I have been working on! It is something I have been planning and meaning to throw out into the world for a while, but with various restrictions and my own reservations, it just hasn’t materialised yet. But I am forging ahead and hoping for … More Castles in the Spotlight
Title: Changeling (audiobook)Author: Molly HarperPublisher: NYLAPublication Date: 22nd August 2018Pages: 271 Rating: *** If 14-year-old Cassandra Reed makes it through her first day at Miss Castwell’s Institute for the Magical Instruction of Young Ladies without anyone discovering her secret, maybe, just maybe, she’ll let herself believe that she really does belong at Miss Castwell’s. Except Cassandra … More Book Review: Book 27 of 2020 – Changeling
Hello lovelies! Sorry I have neglected this series again, but after a quick weekend trip to Inverness and a mini road trip round Loch Ness, I am reinvigorated and ready for all things Scottish! As I have missed a few weeks, I’m going to share another classic Scottish recipe for you to try out – … More Alison’s Scottish Word of the Week – Week 39
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