Most toys back in the 50s were made of tin plate or wood. No plastic, no batteries! But they were great fun. In this episode, I look back at the toys we played with back then. Happy days!

Welcome to another Midweek Message. It's Wednesday and the sun is shining. How are you today? I'm fine, apart from my recent haircut. Or, should I say, hair hack!

Children love animals. In the old days we had rabbits, tortoises, goldfish… It was good for kids to learn how to look after and respect animals. Recently, schoolchildren were asked where bacon comes from. They said, the supermarket. Should we be teaching.

Welcome to my 7th Midweek Message. Hope you're keeping well and looking forward to the spring!

Weddings can be lovely occasions full of love, sunshine and flowers. They can also be disastrous occasions! Arguments between families, punch-ups, infidelity, drunkeness…  In this episode, I look back at some of the weddings I’ve attended.

This is my 6th Midweek Message. It's now March! Where is the timer going? 

Families, what are they like? Some love each other, some hate each other. You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your family.

This is my 5th Midweek Message. Where does the time go?  Next Sunday's episode is all about families. Families at war, loving families... If you have a story to tell about family matters, please email me.  raysrants@protonmail.com

Can you cook? In this episode, I talk about food, cooking, eating… amongst other things! 

Can you cook? In next Sunday's episode, I talk about food, cooking, eating... amongst other things! Also, for those of you who want to hear more about Mr's Fortescue's naughty escapades, episode one is now ready for you. Mrs Fortescue Rides Again. Email .