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I’m a controversialist and catalyst, quietly enabling others to develop by providing different ideas and views of the world. Born in London in the early 1950s and initially trained as a research chemist I retired as a senior project manager after 35 years in the IT industry. Retirement is about community give-back and finding some equilibrium. Founder and Honorary Secretary of the Anthony Powell Society. Chairman of my GP's patient group.
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Ten Things: December

This year our Ten Things series, on the tenth of each month, is concentrating on things which are wackier than usual, if not by much. From odd road names to Christmas carols by way of saints and scientists. So here goes with a seasonal December offering …

Ten English Traditional Carols

  1. Boar’s Head Carol
  2. The Cherry-Tree Carol
  3. Coventry Carol
  4. The First Noel
  5. Here We Come A-wassailing (right)
  6. The Holly and the Ivy
  7. Sans Day Carol
  8. The Seven Joys of Mary
  9. Sussex Carol
  10. Unto Us a Boy is Born

Again, if you’re interested to know more, most of these carols have Wikipedia entries.