Category: Columns

Contrary to popular opinion, the reclining figure that sits outside of York Minster’s South Transept is NOT a statue of The Jolly Green Giant. It is in fact that of a very casual representation of former Roman Emperor and (kinda) local lad, Constantine the Great. But what was he doing here in York, and what […]

What do the stars have in store for you this month? Family reunions look likely during the first week and this may well be a time when you can be of great service to close friends and other people within the family. You have specialised knowledge which can be put to good use. There will […]

Hey grocer that rhymes with Mains… berry (I tried). I’m not buying mushrooms from you anymore. Nor scallions, cucumbers, apples, tomatoes, or red onions. You recently discontinued loose mushrooms. Now, my only choice is mushrooms in plastic punnets wrapped in more plastic. Oh yes, people of York, this is going to be one of those […]

Okay, let’s get this bit out of the way. I’m a huge fan of mobile phones. As a true nerd I love all technology – but I’ll always have a soft spot for mobile phones. To the point where I spent five years of my life working full time in the industry. In 2015, and […]

What do the stars have in store for you this month? Totally unexpected surprises on or around your birthday put a smile on your face which leaves you in a good mood for most of the month. Last minute journeys lead to important family reunions, and there should be some satisfyingly good news on the work front.  Romance and relationships go through a very harmonious […]

It’s time for a confession. I’m a bit of a nerd. That’s a contentious word, I know. Its definition is somewhat deprecating, although I would argue that it, like many derogatory words, has been reclaimed by the people to which it was once applied in disdain, and is now worn as a badge of honour. […]

Join us as we journey back in time. No pushing. Written by Howard Mosley In a city as ancient as York, claiming to be the oldest anything is a pretty significant boast. When saying something like that, you’d better be ready to step up and drop some truth bombs to confirm your claims. So, when […]

The bad news is, a recent report by the Climate Coalition shows that chips were shorter last year as a result of climate change. This may not sound like a huge deal but it confirms that UK harvests are suffering from erratic and extreme weather events. Farming has always been vulnerable to bad weather but things […]

It’s geeky-gadget-girl time again, and this month you’re in for a right treat. Because the world’s been just that nerdy throughout February, I’ve got not one, not two, but three techy tales for you lot. I know, right? How excited are you right now? Reality Check We all know how fun video game arcades are. […]

I took my daughter to see her first classical ballet at the end of January: Swan Lake, presented by the Moscow City Ballet at the Barbican. Ah, Swan Lake, that tragic and beautiful love story about a prince who is reluctantly forced by his parents to choose a wife from a selection of beautiful, simpering, […]

I recently read that moving house is the second most stressful event a human can endure, the first being the death of a family member. Now I’m not going to argue that the prior tops the latter, as it only involves carrying a single box. I joke, of course. I also believe that this list […]

What do the stars have in store for you this month? You’re far from being a control freak, but you do need to feel that you’re in charge of your own life. This poses problems for you in February when on more than one occasion plans have to be changed at the last minute, and even when plans do fall into place, they don’t work […]

Often the arrival of January brings with it an inevitable lull – a sad comedown after the festivities, the surplus of food and wine, the time spent with loved ones. In years gone by, January has always felt pretty bleak; but not this year.  Let’s be honest – York in December is a thing of […]

As you look ahead into 2019 you know this is going to be an important year for you, especially in connection with jobs and careers.  There’s a time table with a countdown factor, and although there may be just a little bit of anxiety there is also a huge charge of excitement. January brings a […]

Merry Christmas, Yorkies! I’m in an unusually good mood, mostly because I’m one of those people who loves this time of year. Don’t get me wrong, I hate it at the weekend, when my only-recently-healed broken ankle is in danger, at every turn, of been stomped on by the massive pulse of mostly grumpy Christmas […]