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
The Level Crossing Keeper by Peter Sweetman
Level Crossing Keepers are pretty much redundant on Network Rail but not on some heritage or community railways now spread across the UK, even the famous Isle of Man Steam…
Margaret and her colleagues from the Ichiyo School of Ikebana have won many awards including thirteen Gold Medals at the Chelsea Flower show. Margaret writes “I was never very interested…
Letter from America by Norm Calder
by Norm Calder When I lived in the UK in the 90’s, in common with most Brits, I was mildly critical of the NHS. The usual suspects were the villains…
Note on a Life in France by Vic Bromley
We had been coming to France for years – and gradually getting to know a little about that country. Our first visit was in 1960 when, having motored in our…
A Holiday from Hell by Dave Poulter
Thursday was a busy day , loading up our old (10 years) Camper Van, amazingly ahead of schedule and in nice weather we were heading for the Dartford and then…
A Note about GOGB by Alex Heymer
Gulf Oil GB The year was 1967, I walked into the Gulf offices at Dagenham dock and saw the traffic clerk and asked if there was any driving vacancies. He…