Author Archives: Mark

Are Syrah and Shiraz the same grape?

Are Syrah and Shiraz the same grape?

Paula Goddard’s Wines of the Week starting 25th February 2020 Shiraz and Syrah are the same grape variety, just grown somewhere with a different naming system. In France the grape is called Syrah, whi ...
UK cinema-going boom continues

UK cinema-going boom continues

UK cinema admissions amongst the highest in the past 50 years, with box office surpassing £1.25 billion for the third consecutive year. Cinema First, the UK cinema industry body, has recently issued f ...
A letter from Mike Dehaan – Old Age

A letter from Mike Dehaan – Old Age

Surely we are demanding too much from our Government. Years ago our kids were our responsibility and in our old age we were their responsibility. Now we find every reason to pass the buck. Why should ...