Three years ago, in 2018, I wrote proudly of what I considered to be one of my greatest achievements. I had given up smoking. It was hard. I’d been a smoker since I nicked a fag from Dad’s packet around the age of 16. Please don’t ask why I persevered back then when it made … Read more
DAME JOAN BAKEWELL: This vaccine U-turn has left us oldies in limbo – we desperately need clarity about our second doses By Dame Joan Bakewell For The Daily Mail Published: 22:57 GMT, 1 January 2021 | Updated: 22:57 GMT, 1 January 2021 At my age, the modern world can be confusing enough. But a new … Read more
Colonel Tom Moore, aged 100, and Dame Vera Lynn, 103, have both released hit records this year. Dame Vera’s album ‘100’ reached number 3 in the Official Album Chart, while Captain Tom Moore (since promoted) had a number 1 in the Singles Chart, duetting with Michael Ball on You’ll Never Walk Alone. But what of … Read more