As my life transitions from work to whatever comes after that, my children have taken to buying me gifts that prepare me for the future. The presents are usually books, some to draw in, some with activities to do and some just to read and make me think. One of the book presents is ‘The … Continue reading Synchronicity
Old maps
I’m always on the lookout for something interesting for us to do. My wife has an interest in local history, especially that of Newcastle, while cartography holds a fascination for me, so when I saw an event called Historical Maps of Newcastle upon Tyne and Tyneside, organised by Northumberland & Newcastle Society, I put our … Continue reading Old maps
Shute
Image thanks to Realestate I have mentioned reading Nevil Shute before. I’ve been working through his canon ever since reading a recommendation by Peter Oborne writing in the Byline Times (you can buy this in the shops now by the way). If you recall, he suggested to his readers that we should read ‘A Town … Continue reading Shute
I only want to pay my tax
Image thanks to Freepik.com Here is some advice, if someone is offering, never miss the opportunity to take someone's money. It was a Sunday morning, I had a corporation tax bill and I was happy to pay it. I went online to transfer the money and this is where the fun began. I had the … Continue reading I only want to pay my tax
Stop worrying about AI
Image thanks to FreePik Arriving at Newcastle Falcons’ ground to watch the rugby only to find the car park was full gave us a fine opportunity for a chat on the walk to the stadium. I’m sure my son in law and I could have found somewhere closer but then we may not have got … Continue reading Stop worrying about AI
Old school
Last year, or perhaps it was the year before, I was invited to go and help out with some mock interviews at my old school. I must admit that it was a strange experience to say the least. Although the school is very different to when I was there back in the 1970s, the basic … Continue reading Old school
Net zero
Image thanks to Nestle I was at the Schools North East Summit last week, another excellent event at Newcastle United’s conference facility. Our stand was next to Zenergi, a company specialising in sustainable energy solutions. They had gin to give away and so it was very difficult to compete for interest. (There was a surprising … Continue reading Net zero
That tree
Image thanks to Joana Kruse From time to time I jokingly wondered what they would call the place if there was no tree there. It looks like I am going to find out. Unfortunately it is no joke anymore. When I heard the news that the famous sycamore had been cut down in Sycamore Gap … Continue reading That tree
Where have all the lapwings gone?
On the short drive down the AI from Morpeth to Newcastle you are blessed with some open spaces to the East and some Scott’s Pine woods to the West. After the rise up from crossing the River Blyth and past Northumberlandia, which used to be an opencast site, there are some fields that yield various … Continue reading Where have all the lapwings gone?
As seen on Google Maps
It was an unbelievable set of circumstances that led to some free publicity for the upcoming headline event at this year’s #CyberFest. This time I’ve really made it, making an appearance on Google Maps, in this year’s T-shirt. It all started with Thinking Digital moving from its usual May slot to the 6th of July. … Continue reading As seen on Google Maps
Thoughts from a Guerrilla Worker 