Journal
Why Is A Raincoat Called A “Mac”?
The term “Mac” has now come to refer to almost any 3/4 length raincoat. The origin of the term, however, properly lies in the name of its Scottish inventor, Charles Macintosh, who in 1823 patented ...
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How to Choose The Perfect Raincoat
A good raincoat is a wardrobe staple. Choosing the right one, however, can be a minefield. Raincoats come with a range of bells and whistles, and in all colours of the rainbow. They come with high-...
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Border-lion Obsession
In March our local area was plunged into almost total darkness as the result of an electrical outage. Cue a lot of stumbling round the house tripping over things, cursing our woeful lack of gas can...
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Interview with Mini Maedgen
It was the end of a busy Sunday at Mini Maegden when Lighthouse arrived to chat with owners Emma and Jo. Mini Maegden is a grilled cheese and coffee van situated in Jo’s parents’ field, just off th...
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The Unfortunate Incident of the Stairs in the Nighttime
Spring is finally here. The days are lengthening, spring bulbs are in full swing and the fields are beginning to be full of little bundles of curly wool kicking up their heels of a sunny afternoon....
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Zen And The Art of Fish Keeping
Alison Thompson discovers unplumbed depths as she learns the art of fish keeping.
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The love of gardening...
For Alison Thompson, Christmas is a distant memory and a New Year full of plans has begun…
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December Derby
The festive season is more of a marathon than a sprint for Alison Thompson.
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Lighthouse Gift Guide
’Tis yet again the season for filling the advent calendar, stringing up the lights, and decking the halls with boughs of holly. Christmas cheer blares from radio stations to high street speakers, a...
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Elf And Safety
It’s a hectic time of year but, having once almost spent Christmas locked in a public toilet block, Alison Thompson has learned that one can’t be too careful how one chooses to relax.
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A Brief History of the Yellow Raincoat
Whilst it’s hard to say when rubberised yellow raincoats first came back into mainstream fashion, there’s no doubt that they’re here to stay.
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Fowl Play
As autumn advances, Alison Thompson begins to get the garden ready for winter. First, she needs to get to grips with some pesky feathered visitors.
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