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I am a 69-year-old gay disabled amateur part-time writer living in Slough, Berkshire UK. I have published around 60 articles in 20 leisure and lifestyle magazines. I live with a range of health issues including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, Type 2 diabetes, depression, atrial fibrillation and restless leg syndrome. (I'm working my way through the medical dictionary!). I'm a member of Slough Writer's Group which is interesting and informative. Latest News. 10th July 2023 Awarded 'The Sandy Lee-Guard Award for Endeavour' by the Slough Writers Group. 6th December 2023 Completed studying 'Writing for Magazines' with CityLit University. January 2nd 2024. Fell over in the lounge and fractured my left femur (whilst recovering from fracturing my right femur in July 2023). May 2024. Completed studying ' National Centre for Writing' course 'Creative Non-Fiction - An Introduction'. 3rd November 2024. Began studying 'Article Writing and Freelance Journalism' with 'Writing Magazine'. Expected duration 8 Weeks.

Sunday, 1 December 2024

Lazy Sunday Afternoon (In the wintertime!)

BBC Weather uses the meteorological calendar, where winter always begins on 1 December and ends on the last day of February.

Meteorologists use three-month periods to define the seasons. This makes year-on-year comparisons easier. Winter is therefore defined in the northern hemisphere as the three coldest months - December, January, and February.

This afternoon, I've been writing, editing, and submitting my fifth assignment of my course 'Article Writing and Freelance Journalism'.

When does winter start according to the Met Office? Click here.

Where is AGEUK in Berkshire? Click here.

This afternoon/evening I've been listening to Tubular Bells 50th Anniversary Concert in Berlin and listening/watching to Tubular Bells 2 live in Edinburgh Castle.

Dogs Monthly Magazine

I hope to be a regular contributor to 'Dogs Monthly Magazine' when it relaunches soon.


This is what 'Brandshare' has to have say about its brand 'Dogs Monthly':

Dogs Monthly

34 years of publishing this consumer title we aim to make its views down-to-earth, conservative, educational, practical, and mature. Offering valued advice for all pet owners in a modern, friendly style. Dog’s Monthly is one of the most highly read magazines within the sector with an average monthly readership of 80,000. It is available in Tesco, Sainsbury's, WHSmiths, Pets at Home, Asda, and all good independent newsagents as well as through our digital mediums.
In addition to stands at Crufts, Discover Dogs, and Paws in the Park, Dogs Monthly also has a sizeable online presence and offers readers online articles and digital subscriptions.