We seized the opportunity to extend World Radio Day by having a Radio week!! During this time we looked at the evolution of the radio from 'wireless' to how it is today. We are lucky enough to have an early 1950's radio, which we got Vince to take the back off, so that we could see the workings. The sound [...]
No sooner had we cleared up from Burns Day we found ourselves raising the Australian flag! The menu for the day was Australian; with Ostrich, Buffalo and Lamb burgers with Lamington's (an Australian cake) for lunch. There were Vegemite sandwiches for tea (you either love them or hate them!) We have quite a few artefacts from Australia which were shared [...]
Wow what a great time we had. Not only on Burns Day but indeed the buildup to the day itself. We managed due to Elaine's skills on Facebook to get a 'real' piper to come along to the home to 'Pipe in the Haggis'. As you will see from the photos the home was all decorated up for the occasion [...]