Tag Archives: christmas

A Christmas Message You’ve Never Heard

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Laura Quick

Thomas Turkey Morton-Smith, CEO of the Christmas Association of Turkeys (CAT) has a festive message this Christmas:

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The Turkey’s Habit

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Laura Quick

I once read that turkeys have to be brought indoors during heavy rain, as they have a tendency to look up at it, filling their airways until they drown. I am not sure if this is a fact, I just … Continue reading →

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Wey Hey!!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Laura Quick
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Praying and Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Laura Quick

What is happening in Syria, and with it’s refugees is especially appalling at Christmas because of the obvious contrast between our western festive habits, and what is happening to these people. Personally I don’t pray. Not per se. I tend … Continue reading →

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Christmas and Tolerance

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Laura Quick
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The Westfield. At Christmas.

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Laura Quick

I’m not particularly religious myself, but non-the-less, I couldn’t help but feel a certain irony while spending the morning in the Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford yesterday…

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The Elf in Hamleys

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Laura Quick

Although the elf, known as Wendy,  looked a bit like a normal woman with clip on ears, she was very kind and helpful.

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Perfume Advert Swap Shop

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Laura Quick

Imagine I am whispering this in your ear. Gently, softly and a little bit spitty-ly… I can deal with the occasional TV ad for perfume (just), but at Christmas, the ratio crescendos to something more like a scream. Everyone is … Continue reading →

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Let the fun begin…

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Laura Quick
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