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An Edinburgh elder: Mary Goggin, Runaway Princess at 70

When I told my publicist that it was my 70th birthday on 12th August during my run at the Edinburgh Fringe she said two things. Firstly, that it was known in Scotland as the glorious 12th and secondly how on earth had I managed to reach this age with the life that I have led? Well, it appears, in … Continue reading An Edinburgh elder: Mary Goggin, Runaway Princess at 70

Volunteer/Garden/Writing – Winning Entry

Throughout June we asked you to submit flash entries on a variety of topics, volunteering, garden wildlife, or writing. We’re thrilled to announce the well deserved winner, Tom Langlands! He wins a copy of The Sentence by Louise Erdrich, courtesy of Corsair Publishing. He submitted two entries and we feel like they both deserve to be seen. He … Continue reading Volunteer/Garden/Writing – Winning Entry

Walking & Illness – Runner Up

Throughout May we asked you to submit flash entries around walking and illness. We decided to award a runners up prize too! We’re pleased to showcase A C Clarke’s lovely entry below entitled “Attentiveness“. She wins a copy of Walking For Creative Recovery by Christina Reading. About A C Clarke Attentiveness I could list every stone on … Continue reading Walking & Illness – Runner Up

Walking & Illness – Winning Entry

Throughout May we asked you to submit flash entries around walking and illness. We’re thrilled to announce the well deserved winner, Kriss Nichol! She wins a copy of Piranesi by Susanna Clarke, courtesy of Bloomsbury Publishing. Find out who won the runners-up prize very soon! About Kriss Silver Linings How many cattle have been through here? … Continue reading Walking & Illness – Winning Entry