Monthly Archives: March 2010
History Titbit – Bluecoats
On the London to Bath Road stands a lovely little building called Bluecoats. You know, it’s the small, tired-looking building that stands on the left of the road, where the recent roadworks have been completed (moving the left turn for … Continue reading
Moan of the Week – Charity Shop Prices
Thatcham has several charity shops – Scope and Help The Aged (in the Kingsland Centre) and Sue Ryder in the Broadway. I have no problem with charity shops making money, after all, that is why they have shops for these charities. However, prices in charity shops … Continue reading
History Titbit – How Old Is Thatcham??
Did you know that Thatcham is in the Guinness Book of Records? Yep, it’s in there because it is the oldest, continuously inhabited settlement in the country. Thatcham has be occupied since the Mesolithic era – or, put another way, … Continue reading
Moan of The Week – Checkout Staff
OK, before you all start hollering at me, my moan this week is not about all checkout staff. It’s about the ones who are having a conversation about last night/the recent boyfriend/their dinner etc, with the other checkout girl – whilst you are standing in front of them, waiting to be served. Continue reading
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