Heat Wave
When even the camels can’t cope with the heat wave, extinction is around the corner, if not already in sight
Read moreDetailsIn spite of approaching octogenarian hood, I like Tony Hancock, am very happy to claim that ‘I’m not to be a man of my age’. Born a Southerner, back there now, but my school years were in Cheshire. A varied career, including teaching. Then early retirement brought me to a quite wonderful ceramics group working with vulnerable adult artists, who would not usually have access to a professional studio. I have been volunteering with them for 21 years. I also write poetry and have a long term and ongoing interest in SEND.
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When even the camels can’t cope with the heat wave, extinction is around the corner, if not already in sight
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