On this day in July, 16 years ago, we lost the legendary Syd Barrett – an extraordinary character and mystical muse who revolutionised the sounds of the late sixties. As a teenager, I loved his music, and love it still. Here’s “For Syd”.Â

Today is International Language Day – so why not share the love?
After a wonderful long Jubilee weekend, it’s back down to earth with a bump!
The Starlings which frequent my garden have had another brood, so once again I am being eaten out…
 Ah, Bank Holiday Monday…the sun is out – and so are the Weekend Warriors.  Here’s “Bikers”.Â
Astonishingly, it’s nearly Mother’s Day – and as I live in Scotland, this year I thought I’d attempt…
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