There’s Methodism in the Madness
On Wednesday afternoon I was all set for a quiet weekend. I’d finished my latest copy-edit the weekend before; I was booked to give blood...
Make that Call!
According to the ITV commentator on Saturday, a headline in the pre-match Irish Times had read HERE BE DRAGONS. It’s a long-standing joke...
It’s Easy as ABC
Jac’s Music Venue is based in a grand early Victorian building called Bryngolwg. Before too long we’ll have a page about its fascinating...
Did the Earth Move for You, Too?
You know you’re having a weird Saturday when you log into Facebook mid-afternoon and all your friends are talking about an earthquake. I...
The War Against the Machines
Don’t believe anyone who tells you that men can’t multitask. On Monday evening I was in the Bute, alternately dodging the pub quiz,...
Rule 23
Before the Wales game started on Saturday, Barrie and I spent some time admiring the new gear which our good friends Fireroad had brought...
Through the Peephole
Saturday went against my expectations for a number of reasons. For one thing, we beat Scotland in the first round of the Six Nations –...
The Inevitable Pinhole Burns ...
To kick January firmly into touch, we hosted possibly our best gig to date last night: three bands playing entirely original material....
Sick Note
Last weekend's blog did not appear as Severus was unwell.
Always Wear Ear Protection
Friday night was the latest of Connor Llewellyn and Mitch Tennant’s Blowout indie/alternative showcase nights. I’ve been promising the...