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A short walk through the Isle of Dogs

Posted on March 26, 2016 by alishep

If you’re looking for a short walk in London, you can’t go far wrong by walking from Canary Wharf to Greenwich, through the Isle of Dogs. I was looking for somewhere to go with a friend and her mother who … Continue reading →

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Masterchef bingo

Posted on March 24, 2016 by alishep

The latest series of Masterchef started last night, with the usual line-up of contestants chomping at the bit to reach the finals, with the dream of chucking in their day-jobs to open a resturant, write a cookery book and take … Continue reading →

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Sri Lankan wildlife

Posted on March 17, 2016 by alishep

Mention the word “safari” and I’m instantly transported to the wilds of Africa, and to game reserves containing lions, tigers and giraffes. So I was surprised to recently find myself on safari, not in Africa, but in Sri Lanka. I had gone to … Continue reading →

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Do you judge a book by its cover?

Posted on March 12, 2016 by alishep

Recently I was made to ponder this question, and found that in my case the answer is clearly “yes”! But let me backtrack a bit. How do you choose what book to read? I’m sure that 99% of people do … Continue reading →

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Classic Cornish Pottery – It’s All About the Blue and White

Posted on January 9, 2016 by alishep

Evokes memories of the British seaside, cream teas and sandy beaches! Source: Classic Cornish Pottery – It’s All About the Blue and White

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Masterchef – the year of the blob!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by alishep

I have been watching Masterchef for many years, through its various incarnations, and was staggered to find out that it has been on television in the UK since 1990. The basic idea of the programme in which people cook increasingly … Continue reading →

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Hello, and welcome.

Posted on March 28, 2015 by alishep

Welcome to my blog! As I write this I have no idea whether or not anyone is reading this, but if you are: hello! So what is “Get Down, Shep” all about? Well, it’s nothing to do with Blue Peter, … Continue reading →

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