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Strange Saturday Achievements

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Ok, so you know how we’re all just one click away from going down a rabbit hole? Well I’ve just been on google maps looking at the grave of Richard Burton and obviously that lead to the grave of Dylan Thomas. They are so simple, and with that simplicity was beauty and peacefulness. My rabbit hole began with the trailer for the upcoming film Mr Burton – very moving!
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Pitch ‘n’ Putt with Joyce ‘n’ Beckett

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I’m not sure how this came back into my memory but it is always worth posting and spreading the joy!

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John Betjeman – Death in Leamington

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I will happily admit that one of my favourite poets is John Betjeman.  Last night I was in bed watching Kenneth Williams being interviewed by Michael Parkinson.  He was in the company of Maggie Smith & John Betjeman and towards the end of the excerpt they had a piece where Kenneth & Maggie read a Betjeman poem.  It was beautiful!  As P. says he could listen to Maggie Smith read anything but I have to say I thought Kenneth Williams was fantastic – once he’s voice is controlled it’s very moving.

So here is:

Death in Leamington