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Archive for ‘January, 2005’

Match of the day

“I don’t think I’ve mentioned my illustrious football career. To those who don’t know me personally, it may come as a surprise to hear I had one. It would be completely incredible to my acquaintances, but people are full of surprises.” Trevor reminisces about the last time he pulled on his boots…

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Winter in Canada

“As I write today, the temperature is a frigid -31° and snowy, so I feel particularly well qualified to share my thoughts with you about Canada’s winter experience…” Thelma’s advice about how to make the most of the Canadian Winter.

Sing out!

“Fischer’s a man with a mission. He will happily set himself up in parks, market squares and shopping centres. And people smile and join in; dozens, hundreds and sometimes even thousands of them, singing along with tunes we know as ‘Roll Out The Barrel’, or ‘I Love To Go A-Wandering’.” Trevor tells us all about German folk singing phenomenon Gotthilf Fischer…