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The Good News Week (06/05/2020)

May 13, 2020Jun 10, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Offering a little oasis of calm and positivity in these ever confusing times that remain, we bring you three more uplifting headline makers in this week's installment of The Good News Week. If you enjoy the stories we've found this week, let us know - remember this is a place for you to share any … Continue reading The Good News Week (06/05/2020)

#SongoftheWeek: Lawson – ‘Lovers’

May 1, 2020May 16, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Lawson SONG: Lovers SO ALEX, WHY IS THIS YOUR SONG OF THE WEEK? Lawson are - to use the Smash Hits term - BACK! BACK! BACK! Admittedly not in the time they thought they'd be returning in when they were mapping this all out a month or so ago but hey, it's a return … Continue reading #SongoftheWeek: Lawson – ‘Lovers’

The Good News Week (29/04/2020)

Apr 29, 2020May 13, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Offering hope and inspiration to us all in these difficult times, as they make headlines for making their corners of the world a better place, this is The Good News Week. You'll notice this is the first one we've done in a few weeks but given I am still working from home - and feel … Continue reading The Good News Week (29/04/2020)

#SongoftheWeek: Melanie C – ‘Who I Am’

Apr 17, 2020May 1, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Melanie C SONG: Who I Am SO ALEX, WHY IS THIS YOUR SONG OF THE WEEK? We only last mentioned Melanie C but a few weeks ago when one of her classic hits was on The Story of Pop: 2000. But the one they call Sporty Spice is back in action with an absolutely … Continue reading #SongoftheWeek: Melanie C – ‘Who I Am’

#GoodTimeScrapbook (13/04/2020)

Apr 13, 2020Apr 20, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Hi everyone, Hope you're all having a safe and happy Easter. As regular readers will know, #TweetHeeHee, which used to be in this slot on Mondays has taken a break for the foreseeable future as I decided to come off Twitter for an indefinite hiatus. However, I wanted something positive and regular to stay in … Continue reading #GoodTimeScrapbook (13/04/2020)

#SongoftheWeek: Qhairo – ‘Tell ‘Em’

Apr 10, 2020Apr 17, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

ARTIST: Qhairo SONG: Tell 'Em SO ALEX, WHY IS THIS YOUR SONG OF THE WEEK? Formerly of Loveable Rogues, Té Eugene - now trading as Qhairo - is the second of the 'What A Night' hitmakers to branch out with solo material. 'Tell 'Em' is the third song he's released under his own steam, following … Continue reading #SongoftheWeek: Qhairo – ‘Tell ‘Em’

The Good News Week (01/04/2020)

Apr 1, 2020Apr 29, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Welcome all to this week's edition of The Good News Week. In fact, this is the first one in a few weeks. I will not lie when I say the events of the last few weeks have made me sad, fearful, even triggered a lot of my anxiety about certain situations. But I have remembered … Continue reading The Good News Week (01/04/2020)

Walk&Talk4Men goes virtual

Mar 30, 2020Mar 30, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Evening everyone, Been a while since our last normal post. Strange to call it that in this time, but hope you're all keeping safe and well and staying home. Like a lot of things at the moment, Walk&Talk4Men, the men's walking group I'm part of, has had to clear it's diary of walks for obvious … Continue reading Walk&Talk4Men goes virtual

Checking in, staying safe.

Mar 18, 2020Mar 18, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

Good evening everyone, I did wonder about the best way to do this blog. Until as recently as a couple of days ago I'd written something very different. Anyway, I filmed a little IGTV video on Instagram tonight that I think for once, does justice better than written words: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B94v09ShffV/?igshid=1fwjald3v6rey So, to sum up / … Continue reading Checking in, staying safe.

The Good News Week (11/03/2020)

Mar 11, 2020Apr 1, 2020 ~ Alex the Pensmith ~ Leave a comment

In a time of great uncertainty in the world, it's always good to be reminded of some great people doing great things. And we bring you three more of them right now, as we do every Wednesday with The Good News Week. If you enjoy the stories we've found this week, let us know - … Continue reading The Good News Week (11/03/2020)

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