Tag: Lorraine Weightman
Fat Tuesdays
By Lorraine Weightman
Mardi Gras, roughly translated as Fat Tuesday is historically known as the day before Ash Wednesday, and this year it falls on...
Epiphany’s Epitome – By Lorraine Weightman
January 6th is the feast of The Epiphany, also known as the Twelfth Day of Christmas, and I find myself writing about it in...
Don’t Worry, Be Happy – By Lorraine Weightman
For us in northern climes, learning to live with the shortness of days and the long dark nights takes some getting used to; and...
Consett Culture – By Lorraine Weightman
Consett Writers, who meet in the Library each Monday were delighted to be invited by Audrey Copeland to display some of their work at...
Jude McCrory Raises £6,147 for Cancer Research.
Jude who was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2018, was given a full hysterectomy to suppress its advance.Confident that everything was okay she continued...
Soul Food – By Lorraine Weightman
I’ve always been interested in cooking from being young, when I observed my family making delicious food with very basic ingredients. My Mam’s specialities...
Could it be Magic?
By Lorraine Weightman
Last month I decided to organise my daily vitamin and potion intake, by buying a pill dispenser from Boyes in Consett. Each...
Whatever the Weather – By Lorraine Weightman
After officially becoming a pensioner and applying for my bus pass last month, I recently met up with my family and friends in Consett...
Lockdown Lines Finale – By Lorraine Weightman
Almost a year after Lockdown Lines was published by Consett Rotary in conjunction with Firefly Media; a sold out Charity Presentation Evening took place...
Dancing in the Street
By Lorraine Weightman
I was lucky enough to be at The Empire Theatre in Consett on Thursday March 10th to see The Magic Of Motown....