Category Archives: Good causes

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

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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I gan noo wha ma organs gan…ª

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Shades

This is a campaign that the English National Health Service are running to encourage more of us to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register. I’ve been on the list ever since I first found out about it, probably … Continue reading →

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Hunk of the month

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Shades

Not Christine Keeler, but Brownie, the outgoing Chairman. Brownie works in retail soft furnishings, managing a large shop. Only two calendar boys left to go now!

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