So, a few days late but I figured it didn’t matter, I’ve finally cooked and eaten Herman Junior. I gave one to my parents yesterday with a set of instructions, and being a slightly worried parent of my Herman-baby, I… Read More ›
Archive for August 2012
Diamond Jubilee Community Champion Awards
I received this in the post the other day, inviting me to an awards ceremony to celebrate ‘Diamond Jubilee Community Champions’ in Southend on Sea, hosted by our Mayor, Councillor Sally Carr. The awards evening is on Wednesday night, so… Read More ›
Can Anyone Spot The Problem With The Spy Car?
Let’s play a game of that childhood classic ‘Spot The Difference’ here. In this photograph, we see the controversial APCOA ‘spy car’ parked on double yellow lines. The difference, I suspect, is that nobody watches the watchmen.
‘Unemployed Mum Sells Off Belongings – Essex Enquirer
‘An unemployed Southend mum who has applied for more than 300 jobs has sold the contents of her home in order to get on top of her spiralling rent arrears. Jobless Jack Monroe, 24, held the open house sale on… Read More ›
Herman Junior…
Guess who’s back? Those regular readers of my blog will know that I have had a Herman before, back in March when a friend gave me one of these German friendship cakes for my birthday. Well this is Herman Junior,… Read More ›
The Eternal Frustrations Of Job Applications…
Somewhere in the midst of showing people around my house this morning, watching them leave with some of my belongings, and tagging and pricing what’s left in preparation for the Big Open House Sale on Saturday the 18th (which is… Read More ›
A Girl Called Jack’s BIG OPEN HOUSE SALE.
Exactly what it says on the tin. For one day only,Saturday 18th August, I will be flinging open my front door to sell everything I’ve spent the past 24 years accumulating, in a bid to catch up with rent arrears,… Read More ›
Make A Difference In A Young Persons Life
Are you understanding, reliable, and committed? Do you have one day to spare a month? Could you befriend a young person who is ‘looked after’ by the Local Authority – either in a residential unit or with foster carers, and… Read More ›
Shared Interest Ambassador Needed
Volunteers are needed to proactively identify events in their local area to promote Shared Interest and network to increase our membership. This could involve meeting with Fairtrade groups, having information stands or doing talks. It all depends on the time… Read More ›
