Entitled Heaven Sent, this was the penultimate episode of this series, and expectations in the media and amongst Whovians were high. Impressions? Well, it’s fair to say Peter Capaldi acted his socks off and the media and fans seemed to love it. In truth, I didn’t understand a lot of storyline (I blame the late …
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Duxford Day, Neighbours’ Night
We were up with the lark this morning as it’s a packed programme! Duxford DayFirst stop: Duxford, where we were lucky enough to get a private tour of the exhibits, courtesy of a fellow OCA member, John Kershaw, who is a volunteer there. It was a freezing cold day (and at Duxford, it always feels …
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Tuesday Class: No Class
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: There was no Class today as I was chairing a meeting in London. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Tablet Coaching: Downloading Apps
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, on the Monday Tablet Class, we took a closer look at Google’s Play Store and how to download Apps. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: Windows 10 (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, on the Monday Class, we continued our tour of Windows 10. We paid particular attention to the task bar and the meaning of the various icons. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 10
This episode was more about the dialogue than the action – and I enjoyed it! It was also a pivotal one too, but I won’t reveal the details here. Fine acting from all concerned plus the return of a familiar character who was a big part of the plot. It was also a two-parter (but …
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Computer Coaching: More about eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After last week’s introduction to email with the Tuesday Class, today, we looked at adding attachments and how the email app ‘talks’ to the People app. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing
Computer Coaching: Moving to Windows 10
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With the group now having received their Windows 10 upgrade, we spent time looking at the new features and differences compared to their previous OS Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Lee’s 80th Birthday
Lee spent the week with us, and today was her Afternoon Tea Party (her birthday was last week). Lee invited a few people round and we laid on the banquet with Ann performing some culinary miracles in the kitchen. It’s fair to say, she had a really good time – Lee received some great presents, …
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Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 9
A particularly creepy episode this one! For the first time ever, there were no opening credits as the episode was shot in the found footage style. I won’t give away the plot, but some scary moments (where’s the sofa when you need it!), and good SFX, especially in the closing big reveal.
How did we do? ‘Eat-for-a-£1-a-Day’ (2015)
Well, that’s it for 2015 where David and I have survived this year’s challenge of living on a £1 a day each for seven days without straying. We also managed to raise over £300 for OXFAM too – £381 at the time of writing (and I lost 6.5 pounds in weight too!). Thanks for your …
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Big Nose!
After yesterday’s trip into London for possibly my final informal School event as Chairman, it was a quick turn-around, and then off to Stratford-upon-Avon and Second Thoughts’ 7.30pm production of Cyrano De Bergerac. Unusually, it played at The Bear Pit, rather than the Civic Hall – but that didn’t diminish the attendance, as it was …
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Computer Coaching: Introduction to eMail
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today, we gave the group an introduction to eMail. Filed under: Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing
Tablet Coaching: Overview and App Store
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With two new additions to the Class, we gave a general overview of Tablets together with how to use the App Store. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: Managing your eMails
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After last week’s introduction to email, today, we looked managing emails using the ‘drafts’, ‘sent’, ‘outbox’ and personal folders. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 8
This episode – The Zygon InvErsion – was the conclusion of last week’s The Zygon InvAsion. The word-twist in the title was mirrored in this episode too, in terms of the plot, twisting and turning many times along the way. Written by Peter Harness and joined on the writing credits by the show’s head Steven …
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John Lewis Christmas Advert (2015)
Here we are then. For many, this means Christmas has officially started! Their advert ‘Man on the Moon’ was launched at 8am (UK time) today and just like 2014’s and 2013’s you might want to have the Kleenex handy! Ahhh! Read more about this year’s advert HERE. #ManOnTheMoon
Computer Coaching: Internet (Part 2)
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After last week’s introduction to ‘the net’, today, we spent time looking at browsers and how to manage favourites/bookmarks. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: ‘All things eMail’
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: With only six weeks left before I say goodbye to this class, today, we concentrated on eMail. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 7
Well, not a bad start – within the first minute, we’ve all seen three Doctors! (courtesy of the clip from the 50th Anniversary Special). It set the scene nicely for the first of this two-parter (called The Zygon Invasion, whilst next week’s is entitled The Zygon Inversion). Ooo the word-play! It was a brave script, …
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Trick or Treat
We’re better prepared this year, but where we’re they all? We only had a few knocks on the door and there were more parents than kids. They can’t ALL be ‘Strictly’ fans! ☺ Posted using my Galaxy Note III
Bond 24 – SPECTRE
It only seems like yesterday when we saw Skyfall, at the local Odeon, but in fact it was October 28th, 2012 – THREE years ago! Skyfall was considered to be a critical and commercial success, so this latest in the franchise was going to be a difficult film to get right. Sensibly, they’d hired back …
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Computer Coaching: Introduction to Browsing the Web
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we took the class on their first journey on the Internet. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Tablet Coaching: General Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: As it’s been quite a while since we last delivered a lesson, we used today to recap on what’s been covered in previous lessons to date. Filed under: Delivery, Evaluation, Feedback, observation, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: More Word Processing Skills
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: Today we devoted the lesson to building on the learners’ word-processing skills. Filed under: Delivery, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer, Writing
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 6
Well, after last weeks ‘big reveal, I knew this episode was going to an interesting one! If the previous episode felt a bit rushed, this one was a lot more leisurely – and with more ‘talk’ than ‘action’ (no bad thing), superb scripting and with Peter Capaldi really getting into the role and delivering with …
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Collective Curry
In our plan to catch up with all our neighbours before Christmas, tonight we hosted a mega-curry evening and invited Jo, Janet, Carol, Julie, Tom, Rosi and David round. Well, that certainly put the dining room table under a bit of pressure – even with the extension out! – still, we like a challenge! Ann …
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Computer Coaching: Word Processing Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: It’s been a few weeks since we ran a Tuesday Class, so we used the time to recap ‘word processing’. Filed under: Delivery, observation, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Computer Coaching: Recap
Auto cross-posted from my WordPress Blog: After the long break between classes (that restarted today) we spent the morning recapping the ‘essentials’. Filed under: Delivery, observation, Salvation Army, Skills Development, Volunteer
Doctor Who – Series 9, Episode 5
Last night’s episode was entitled: ‘The Girl Who Died’ – and with the whole world seemingly aware that at some point they’re writing out Jenna Coleman, (and given there are only TWO female lead characters in this story) I know who my money’s on!* Mind you, next week’s episode is called: ‘The Girl who Lived’… …
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