When Ronald Reagan began his 1984 election campaign it was to the backdrop of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born in the USA’. He wanted the song to reflect his patriotism and in a ‘Trumpian’ manner, conjure up the theme of American greatness. Just like in his days as a Hollywood actor, Reagan […]
Artist, buddhist, friend of show business, prehistory enthusiast: Keith Payne (82) wears many hats, but in later life has reached a point of realisation where, even in the face of death, religion has no part to play. Battling leukaemia for the past two years, the Schull resident, who helped set […]
As a self-confessed lifetime hippie and pacifist, Bill Chase has always embraced love, peace and nature. The only son of Irish Catholic parents, Bill reached his teenage years on the cusp of the counterculture of 1960s America, a period defined by the Vietnam War and Civil Rights Movement. He chose […]
This month Branch Committee Member Andrea Reichstein shares some insights into the world of the Cormorant. From being a bringer of good luck if seen gathered close to a Norwegian village, as a carrier of the spirits of seafarers lost far out at sea, to the bringer of bad luck […]
Do you suffer from intense dry skin conditions like Psoriasis or Eczema? Are you searching for something to soothe and heal your skin? If so, you might be interested in a new range of skincare products we’ve recently started stocking. These products contain an unusual yet powerful ingredient: snail mucin, […]
If you are interested in getting the most out of your DNA test and matches to other people, there are a number of more advanced tools to help. The GEDmatch website has both a free and subscription level and most basic tools are available at the free level. As there […]