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Holy Island’s best new beach (Rousse)

Holy Island was never a quiet holiday destination, but now the hordes had something new to enjoy. The recent storms had transformed the muddy harbour bay into a wide expanse of soft golden sand. It was perfect for sunbathing, as … Continue reading

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Stars on a train (Rousse)

As the train came into the station I noticed that all the people leaving my carriage were stars of my favourite TV drama. Dare I tell them how much I love their work?

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New discoveries at the University of Manchester: puppies working as lift attendants, an immersive Star Trek game with daleks, and a man called Yeast (Rousse)

At last the time had come when I could take up my place at Manchester University on the Early English honours degree course. I wondered what it would be like going back into first year. I anticipated that essay writing … Continue reading

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Andrew Lawrence, the Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, a stranded bride, and the ruler of the universe (Rousse)

We headed up the M6, keen to reach our destination in time to take part in the 10k race, my final exams, and the graduation ceremony. We were grateful not to be travelling in the opposite direction. A light aircraft … Continue reading

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Films stars and seals meet their maker on Devon beach (Rousse)

TPR sat on a bar stool at the other end of the café. While chatting away to some random woman, he glanced in my direction and winked the message “Don’t worry, I know I’m yours. I’ll be over to you … Continue reading

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Money laundering in Greece (Belle)

I had overslept badly. It was 10.30am and I was in a sixth form common room on a Greek island. Fuddled, I went in search of a pot of tea and bumped into a friend who had serious news. Due … Continue reading

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Catch a falling star – in West Sussex (Rousse)

I was catching tiny red stars in my outstretched palms. These had fallen from the shower that could now be seen making its way across the meadow to the east of my sister J’s house. I asked TPR why such … Continue reading

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Strange underwear (Belle)

A Bermondsey boxing match, rocket ships and shooting stars, and two strange young men in my bedroom. One of them wore pants with ‘sex’ written on them.

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