I was connected again to those I love : writers on meeting up with friends at last
Whether it’s running, walking, swimming or picnicking, all are more fun with friends. Writers share their experience of the return of the rule of six in England
On a high . Elise Wortley (centre) with friends in Greenwich, south-east London. Photograph: Elise Wortley
On a high . Elise Wortley (centre) with friends in Greenwich, south-east London. Photograph: Elise Wortley
Fri 2 Apr 2021 06.15 EDT
Picnic in Greenwich park by Elise Wortley
It had been months since the six of us had got together for our weekly after work drink, typically in a crowded central London pub, where we’d be shouting to hear each other above the noise.
High Halstow teen turned green like Fiona from Shrek films after fake tan blunder
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Updated: 12:55, 13 February 2021
A young redhead had a hilarious disaster when she caked herself with fake tan - leaving her skin green like Fiona from the Shrek films.
Former equine management student Lilly Vigus, from High Halstow near Rochester, had been bored with her flatmates so decided to have a pamper session.
Hilarious aftermath of Lilly s fake tan disaster. Credit: Lilly Vigus
When the 18-year-old went shopping for her usual, lighter-shade of fake tan, the store had run out of the brand.
But not admitting defeat, she decided to purchase a bottle of St Moriz in the Darker Than Dark shade - the only one left in the shop.
Chatham homeless charity to release hard-hitting and inspirational album
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Updated: 12:23, 28 January 2021
A homeless charity is set release an album of original music to inspire the nation and raise money to help those most in need.
Released tomorrow, A Place To Call My Own, was written by Medway musicians Matthew Crozer and Cat Smithurst in collaboration with residents helped by Chatham based charity AMAT, and captures the issues faced daily by the homeless community.
Members of homeless charity AMAT s Alive and Singing Choir
Those behind the project hope the music also reflects the kindness shown by staff and strangers, as well as the spark and tenacity of individuals who have had to rebuild their lives.
Scots need to hear a positive case for the Union
SIR – The plan for the “PM to charm Scots” (report, January 26) sounds a much better approach than the negative Remain strategy during the run-up to the EU referendum.
The case made then was all about what we had to lose by leaving, and not about what we had to gain by staying in the EU.
So please, Mr Johnson, make the positive case for the Union and let everyone know on which side their oatcakes are buttered.
Ian France
SIR – Judging by his comments in the last few days, I can only think that Gordon Brown (Comment, January 25) has experienced some sort of parallel pandemic, detached from reality.