I recently read an interesting BBC online article written by Suzanne Bearne, their Technology of Business reporter. Her news report describes the alarming and frustrating experience of 29-year-o… Continue Reading »

We all know the phrase, ‘an Englishman (or woman’s home) is his (or her) castle’. Most of the time at home we feel safe and protected. We relax and enjoy the close company of family and friends,… Continue Reading »

It was almost a year ago that I reported the Royal Mail trial of their parcel boxes. I said in my blog:

“The trial of 30 Royal Mail parcel boxes is taking place in Northampton (17 parcel boxe… Continue Reading »

The Independent newspaper reported earlier this year, that a university student was left shocked after Sir David Attenborough sent her a handwritten letter, congratulating her on her dissertatio… Continue Reading »

A Royal Mail postbox has been occupied by a family of squatters in a quiet corner of Norfolk. Not unusual these days with a housing shortage one may suggest. However, it is unusual that a family… Continue Reading »

In 2019 Easter falls on the weekend of Good Friday 19^th April, Easter Sunday 21^st April, to Easter Monday the 22^nd April. Easter dates always change every year. In western Christianity, Easter S… Continue Reading »

Are you prepared for Mother’s Day 2019? Have you bought Mother’s Day flowers or Mother’s Day presents, already? Do you need any unique Mother's Day gift ideas?

Please read further and all wi… Continue Reading »

It has taken until the start of the 21^st Century for western society to accept that we live in a ‘throw-away society’.

We are beginning to realise that action needs to be taken before flora,… Continue Reading »

There have been many common thread references to postal services or postmen in music and song throughout the years, particularly in the 1960’s. However, to find out that there is now, in 2018, a… Continue Reading »

Royal Mail has revealed details of this year's Christmas stamps, which all feature postboxes.

Images for the six stamps were illustrated by Stroud-based artist Andrew Davidson. They all show… Continue Reading »

Did you know the first ever UK Royal Mail post box was trialled in Jersey in 1852? They were then rolled out across the United Kingdom in 1853 by Anthony Trollope, the novelist and senior GPO (G… Continue Reading »

Have you ever been the victim of theft or fraud?

The actual cost to you in the form of cash or your assets can be devastating. The psychological toll can be traumatic and remedial action can … Continue Reading »

Mother’s Day is on SUNDAY, 11^th MARCH, 2018

Recently a friend of mine was chatting to me about how sad she felt about missing Mother’s Day this year. She works away in Barcelona, teaching at … Continue Reading »

Is this cute little song what Valentine’s day is all about?

To ‘box clever’ means someone is using his or her intelligence to get what he or she wants. It means using more than brawn to overcome an obstacle, achieve an aim or to beat an opponent. Boxing … Continue Reading »

The national newspaper, the Daily Express reported last week that:

“Britons have been warned to be wary about their…Christmas online purchases after research revealed that one in five UK cons… Continue Reading »

Are you the Head of your Household? Are you the person responsible for the members of your family or group living in your home?

What does this responsibility mean? This will involve governin… Continue Reading »

A postbox is just a simple utilitarian piece of kit, isn’t it? Not that exciting…it’s just a hole in a wall or box to collect mail.

According to Wikipedia a postbox is:

“…also known as a … Continue Reading »

“We're all going on a summer holiday, No more working for a week or two. Fun and laughter on our summer holiday, No more worries for me or you, For a week or two…”

Say YES to our CONTACTLESSS technology.

Most modern refurbishments or new projects for college or university accommodation need to provide not only an access control scheme, but also saf… Continue Reading »

The custom of giving eggs at Easter celebrates new life. Christians remember that Jesus, after dying on the cross, rose from the dead. This miracle showed that life could win over death.

For … Continue Reading »