Category Archives: Writing

CAMP diary – not strictly dancing

Posted on October 5, 2017 by downmyfront

The Lynden Players present their 2017 pantomime: CAMP – set in the early 1970s. The story takes place at Sandy Shores holiday camp, a family business struggling to survive.  It’s a standing joke amongst some Lynden Players that we “don’t do … Continue reading →

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CAMP diary – week two

Posted on September 17, 2017 by downmyfront

CAMP – an original pantomime set in the early 1970s – takes place at Sandy Shores holiday camp, a family business owned and run by Dame Lulu and her daughter Donna Summer. Times are hard and the camp is struggling … Continue reading →

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CAMP diary – the story so far…

Posted on September 9, 2017 by downmyfront

The Lynden Players present their 2017 pantomime: CAMP – set in the early 1970s, when hair was long, platform heels were high and flares were wide. The action takes place at Sandy Shores holiday camp, a family business struggling to … Continue reading →

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A change of tactic

Posted on January 15, 2017 by downmyfront

The ‘post every day for a year’ barely got started before it was over. Not even a fortnight! “Why?”  I asked myself this as I sat at the computer at 11.45pm, fighting sleep, desperately trying to think of something to … Continue reading →

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12/365 Thrifty tips for Thursday

Posted on January 12, 2017 by downmyfront

This week I have been looking for inspiration on the internet. I found a great site called frugal.org.uk – link here. The site has some really practical suggestions for frugal living, eating and holidays, including reader’s tips. I particularly liked … Continue reading →

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11/365 Wednesday= Wardrobe

Posted on January 11, 2017 by downmyfront

Around 30% of clothing hasn’t been worn in over a year Cost of this unused clothing is around £30billion Extending clothing life by just 3 months can reduce carbon, water and waste footprints by up to 10% Source: http://www.wrap.org.uk/sustainable-textiles/valuing-our-clothes%20#sthash.QDVZZGAt.dpuf uf … Continue reading →

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10/365 Tuesday = weekly weigh in

Posted on January 10, 2017 by downmyfront

 A welcome 4lb loss for week one. I have been about 75% on plan I reckon; a few extra syns at the weekend hopefully counteracted with some walking.  My goal for this week is to lose 3lb to reach my … Continue reading →

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9/365 Monday = make

Posted on January 9, 2017 by downmyfront

I have decided the theme for Monday will be ‘make’. Unfortunately today I am only making excuses! I’ve been out this evening and run out of time…for now I will just share a new source of fabulous items for upcycling. … Continue reading →

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8/365 Sunday= easy

Posted on January 8, 2017 by downmyfront

It’s the weekend. The theme for Sunday will be ‘easy’. Like Sunday morning… geddit? To be honest, I ran out of ideas… ‘Moving about a bit more’ is on my to do list for 2017, so this morning I went … Continue reading →

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7/365 Saturday = something for the weekend

Posted on January 7, 2017 by downmyfront

It’s the weekend. The theme for Saturday is ‘something for the weekend’. Random stuff. A grand day out today, shopping and lunch with a friend. Lots of lovely  (second hand) purchases. This was my favourite thing. Yes. It’s a bongo … Continue reading →

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