Category Archives: Good causes

Not everything in the world is done for self advancement or pecuniary advantage.

Don’t hold it in…

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Shades

Today is World Kidney Day. Well, so what? It is always something-or-other day and it is just one of many trying to raise awareness of many things. I can put a personal view on looking after your kidneys, though, from … Continue reading →

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Busting a gusset

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Shades

I have very fond memories of the North Kenton YWCA boys club. (Yes, that does stand for Young Women’s Christian Association, but we were affiliated to the National Association of Boy’s Clubs). It was therefore with a certain level of … Continue reading →

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Lest we forget

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Shades

 Today saw three services of rememberance in the Morley area, first at Churwell, then in Morley, then finally at East Ardsley. The order of service is much the same each year and there is another tradition which I call “The … Continue reading →

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As sure as eggs is eggs…

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Shades

For a number of years now, the staff at work have donated easter eggs to give to good causes. Unfortunately, the generousity of the staff is now in inverse proportion to the demand, mainly due to elfen’ safety. Schools are … Continue reading →

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Weebles Wobble but they don’t fall down…

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Shades

We have a slimming club starting at work after Easter, it will meet every Tuesday lunchtime and will cost £1.50. (By comparison, Slimming World is £4.50 and WeightWatchers £4.95). Now, I am a gentleman with a fuller figure and could … Continue reading →

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