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

With an unexpectedly long weekend beckoning, I dare say some of you might finally be coerced into redecorating…
Astonishingly, it’s nearly Mother’s Day – and as I live in Scotland, this year I thought I’d attempt…
Today is International Language Day – so why not share the love?
Let them eat cake…
Happy Lunar New Year! Whilst people in China will be celebrating the Year of the Rabbit today, in Vietnam it is now the Year of The Cat.
Today is Father’s Day here in the UK, and I’ve been thinking about my Dad. He’s been gone…
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