There is (or was) a cluster of second-hand bookshops on and around West Port, below the old town. If you're so inclined, a good place to wile away a few hours. (View Post)

Ah, but would @Cyclefree make the dread error of using "disinterested" when what is meant is "uninterested"? The jury must surely be out on that. And, yes, very interesting articl… (View Post)

I would never have thought I would find myself writing of my relief that Plaid Cymru won an election. But, the lesser of two evils, and all that. I would be cautious about drawing too many conclusion… (View Post)

The most important function of a councillor is governance. They are similar, in that respect, to a non-exec director, but there to represent the interests of the community rather than shareholders. S… (View Post)

Yes, there is. "Books Do Furnish a Room". And there is the satisfaction of building up a library for perusal in the years to come - like laying down a wine cellar. (But you can't re-drink a… (View Post)