A busy 35th week at the Columbia Community Association with a whopping fabulous surprise on Friday…

What a wonderful start to the week as  RCCG distributed Mother’s Day gifts to the community on Sunday, this followed on from the array of gifts left by Sister Mary Scholastica. ‘Amazing people with hearts of gold,’ murmured Marion, and … Continue reading

Prue Leith Interview

Your glasses are now a key part of your look/personality – but have you always liked wearing them? Only since I could get bright coloured stylish ones. How many pairs of glasses do you own – and how do you … Continue reading

DEA Agent Plunges Readers Into Seedy World of Trap Houses and Police Corruption in New Book

The Quiet Houses: Fall of the Narcs immediately caught my attention and I’m glad it did. Not only is it a fascinating story of the beginning of Jeff Moore’s career as an undercover detective, but it is a true insider view. Jeff is a … Continue reading

The Story of the Businessman & The Fisherman by Alex Bannard Wellness and Wellbeing editor

At this time of year, many of us who have set lofty new year’s resolutions or intentions are realising we may have over-stretched ourselves. I am prone to doing the same. However this year I was very mindful that in … Continue reading

Great Books To Read Now

The Hiking Trip by Jenny Blackhurst I loved this pacy thriller. I honestly didn’t see the ending coming. One of my fav books I have read recently. Superb. Don’t trust everyone you meet here… A young British backpacker goes missing … Continue reading

Columbia Community Association, and the Washington Arms were on Frost Magazine’s schedule last week…

Margaret, editor of Frost Magazine, and Dick, hot footed from Carlton Miniott, their village on the outskirts of Thirsk, North Yorkshire up to Columbia during the week. We wanted to  say hi, and chat about progress with Marion and Bob, … Continue reading

Whisked Away at Christmas by Mahi Cheshire Review

Whisked Away at Christmas gives you everything you want in a Christmas tale, and a whole lot more you didn’t realise you needed. Set during a bakery competition in Vienna, The Golden Whisks, Nick and Gina have a history that … Continue reading

Wellness Culture – Stephanie Alice Baker reviewed by Alex Bannard Wellbeing and Wellness Editor

The wellness industry is estimated to be worth $4.5billion. It’s big business.  In this book, Wellness Culture by Stephanie  Alice Baker, the author explores the history of alternative therapies transitioning into the mainstream.  She delves into the role of the … Continue reading