We all have a wealth of experience both in working for our companies and through life in general. If you have some experiences you would like to share that might entertain us in our ‘quieter years’ you are welcome to send them for publication. You can send a document or as an email. The CUKPA reserve the right to edit as appropriate. Send to editor@cukpa.org.uk
In the early 90s, I often had the pleasant duty of showing people some of the more interesting and exciting aspects of Lagos, Nigeria. One particularly popular trip was to…
My wife Nan and I have been going to the Western Isles of Scotland for more than 35 years, staying in various places up and down the island chain. The…
By Peter Young Many of my adventures happened in one or other of the Congos. One was originally called Zaire when I first visited (Belgian Congo and currently the DRC)…
Alexander Murchie B.Sc (Mech. Eng)
Charted Engineer, Fellow of the institution of Mechanical Engineers. After completing Service with the R.A.F. Alex returned to Edinburgh University in 1948, as a mature student He graduated in 1952….
My Head is my Shed by Ralph Edmunds
By Ralph Edmunds The move that we recently made set my mind thinking, it amazed me just how much essential junk that people can accumulate. The old saying that junk expands…
Ageing (and how to stay young) by George Carlin
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we’re kids? If you’re less than 10 years old, you’re so excited…