I’ve been keeping an eye on the River Severn levels for a while, as I’ve been wanting to return for … More

There’s more in the video below but I’m excited to have been asked to do a weekly angling slot on … More

The last time The New Saints played a competitive fixture was on December 18 last year, when we beat Penybont … More

One of The New Saints’ summer signings, Jordan Williams has made a positive start to his career at Park Hall. … More

I knew it was going to be a long day today – they always are when I’m at Park Hall, … More

My working life, in terms of tasks and hours, is anything but orthodox. Due to the nature of modern media … More

I enjoy keeping a garden nature blog and especially since we had the extension upstairs, it’s been even better, as … More

Although I’m retired from ministry now, nevertheless I still have a Sunday morning responsibility – which I enjoy. Today’s sermon … More

I didn’t intend to go fishing this morning, but waking up early as I usually do, I looked out the … More

The cold spell continues and numerous conversations with fellow anglers confirm, not that we need reminding, just how tough things … More

Earlier today, I took advantage of going to a town with my wife and granddaughter by visiting charity shops in … More

It was nice to sit down with Blaine Hudson at Park Hall and chat. It was mostly looking back but, … More

When The New Saints played Penybont before Christmas, we didn’t realise at the time it would be the last game … More

Without doubt, it’s an exceptionally cold spell that we find ourselves in at present. However, as far as angling is … More

This is the time of the year when you are still adding new ticks to your birding list. The only … More

I was up while it was still dark this morning, and with a layer of ice everywhere, it took longer … More

Earlier in the day, I had a smashing time in a charity shop. I then came to the aid of … More

The headline gives you an insight into the background of The New Saints’ latest signing. It was good to sit … More

If you’re a football fan you know all about transfers. There are lots of different people involved in the process … More

Although I’ve been working from home today, which usually means more flexibility, it’s actually been a very focused day. So, … More

I love our new room at home and sitting in there this morning, overlooking the valley, I thought to myself, … More

I was up while it was still dark this morning. Like every other start to the day, I read the … More

It was nice to get back to a working game this afternoon, when I travelled to Shropshire for a friendly. … More

I was up first thing this morning, for a very short lure fishing session on a pool. I’m always confident, … More

My second game of 2022 again featured Cadbury Athletic, this time at The Hayes, where Fairfield Villa were the visitors. … More

One of the big advantages about fishing solo is that you can go where you like, when you want, and … More

I added a new mammal to my garden tick list early this morning – 5.00 a.m. to be precise. I … More

I enjoyed yesterday’s short session after sticklebacks so much, I went back for more of the same today. Plus, I … More

We’re in a spell of very harsh weather at the moment. Although I’ve had three blanks on the bounce, I … More

There are some big games on the horizon for The New Saints FC Women. Rooted to the bottom of the … More

With a couple of hours or so up to dark next to the canal, with a maggot on a size … More

Although Welsh football is currently suspended, due to the Covid situation, it’s still business as usual for The New Saints … More

With football in Wales currently suspended, due to the coronavirus situation, it’s been a while since I did my last … More

It was a working day at Park Hall today, so that meant time was limited. However, before I set off … More

With Covid affecting many areas of our lives, my groundhopping has pretty much been on the back burner for a … More

I’ve said it ever since we moved to our current location and every time I’ve been on a local stroll, … More

Although I fish as much as I can, it’s always within the framework of balance. As I so often say, … More

I had planned a short lure outing this morning, prior to church, but wasn’t sure whether to fish a canal … More

I do feel very blessed to live where we do, with woodlands and fields all around it suits me as … More

What do you do when there’s a football game on at the same time that you want to tick birds … More

With no football in Wales at the moment, due to a COVID-inspired league suspension, I had more time on the … More

As we say farewell to another year, I was back on the Staffordshire/Worcestershire Canal for my final outing of 2021. … More

This is the time of the year when we think about New Year’s resolutions. Although it’s just a date on … More

With a couple of days to go before we say farewell to the year, that means two more angling sessions. … More

This year we decided to have a dormer extension on the bungalow where we live. The builder made his initial … More

As the year draws to a close – and with Welsh football currently suspended – I’ve brought my personal football … More

We’re in a wet and windy spell at the moment and that was the case first thing this morning. Although … More

The last thing I did before I went to bed was sort the Wales-related gifts that my daughters had bought … More

Yesterday, I went deadbaiting for pike and blanked. I said in the video, there’s always tomorrow. Well, today was tomorrow, … More

As soon as Christmas Day is over, adverts appear everywhere promoting summer holidays. It’s easy to become cynical about all … More

It’s been on the radar for a while and this afternoon I went deadbaiting for pike. I can’t remember the … More

Although it may seem like a thin line sometimes, ultimately there is a massive difference between confidence and arrogance. The … More

With a family get-together planned from late morning onwards, today’s angling was again lure fishing, on the same local pool, … More

I didn’t do it when they were young and at home, but since my daughters flew the nest a number … More

After opening his Christmas presents, Dilwyn soon realised how to get treats from the ball. In no time at all, … More

I think it’s true for many of us that when we have a dog, they become very much part of … More

When our girls were young, I never thought about fishing on December 25. Since they’ve grown up though, and left … More

Christmas means so many things to different people: giving and receiving gifts, family, decorations, carols and more. However, when you … More

Although it’s December 24, I still went fishing, albeit for a very short lure session on a local lake. I … More

For most people today, they’ll be thinking about tomorrow. Naturally, Christmas Day is the focal point for this time of … More

I enjoyed my session on the River Severn yesterday so much, I went back for more today. The stretch I … More

Today’s message comes from the bank of a tiny brook where I was stickleback fishing. When I post a mini-species … More

I sat down with The New Saints’ head coach, Anthony Limbrick, this week, as we looked ahead to the Boxing … More

I enjoyed my chub fishing in November very much indeed. It’s only because the River Severn has been high that … More

Yesterday was the shortest day of the year. It means that every day from now on, things are improving. Each … More

I was up at first light this morning, which with it being the shortest day of the year, meant that … More

In yesterday’s Thought For The Day message, we looked at King Herod, his role in the Christmas story, and the … More

There is a charity shop in the local village and I decided to go and have a look to see … More

No angling yesterday but I was up early this morning and on a small brook as the day broke. I … More

In the Christmas story, the magi (what many will know as the three kings) set out to find Jesus so … More

Having a puppy is like having a toddler. Whenever things go quiet, you have to see what they’re up to. … More

There are times in life where you’re dammed if you do and you’re damned if you don’t. So, what do … More

As always, media preparations for an upcoming game begin pretty much as soon as everything is completed for the previous … More

Before setting off for a working game in the JD Cymru Premier, I headed in the opposite direction for an … More

Life is tough at the best of times but we need to be careful that we don’t make it harder … More

I was up for a dawn start on a pool this morning, mini-jigging for perch. Before I left the house, … More

It’s ok to take a stand against something negative, for example, oppression. However, you have to be so careful that … More

This coming Sunday, it’s a departure from league action for The New Saints FC Women, as they take on Connah’s … More

I gathered a number of items from the recent Wales World Cup qualifying matches. I was in Football Association of … More

The two latest additions to my football memorabilia collection – which is from my own personal journey in the beautiful … More

I love fishing for the mini-species and that, of course, includes sticklebacks. They’re not necessarily fish that you can catch … More

The word ‘no’ isn’t necessarily a negative word. In fact, used in the right context it’s incredibly positive. Saying no … More

I’m working from home today and that meant I was able to get an angling session in around noon. As … More

Today’s message comes from the water’s edge. I’m fishing and I’m wearing a cap that was given to me by … More

It was the long journey to and from work today that I undertook, as opposed to being based at home. … More

You often hear people say that it’s good to speak your mind. Is that a good thing or not? Well, … More

When you lose count of how many fish you caught on a short stillwater session in the middle of December, … More

I was out at first light today, although it wasn’t exactly early. As we approach the shortest day of the … More

Today’s message is about Dilwyn the Bedlington terrier and a tennis ball. In life, invariably the most valuable things are … More

No angling yesterday, as I was in south Wales, but I was back on track this afternoon. The length of … More

Fear is one of those emotions that is incredibly negative. It’s often irrational as well, as the things that we … More

As always, the media work ahead of Barry Town United v The New Saints began several days before the game … More

Today’s message comes from a hotel room in Cardiff. I’m here for a game tomorrow, but rather than focus on … More

I’m in the capital of Wales tonight, ahead of The New Saints’ game against Barry Town United tomorrow in the … More

It’s been a while since I last fished with a lure rod but this morning I dusted the gear down … More

It was a massive win for The New Saints FC Women last weekend, when they beat Port Talbot Ladies FC … More

There is a massive difference between being judgmental and making a judgment and it’s vital that we understand the two. … More

You can still enjoy the wonderful world of nature without stepping foot outside. There’s more of that in the accompanying … More

I was out early this morning, fishing a pool that has featured a lot in recent blog entries. I thought … More

So often in life we think, if only we had the dream job then we’d be happy. Or, if we … More

There was no fishing for me yesterday, due to a long day at work. That’s the problem with the really … More

Worry is incredibly negative and I can’t think of one good thing to say about it. It drains us of … More

I went fishing yesterday and hooked into a big perch. Moments later, however, the hook parted and the fish swam … More

I’ve been working from home today and it was quite late in the afternoon when I finally managed to load … More

When Santa asked my granddaughter, Nyah, if she had been a good girl this year, he wasn’t expecting the answer … More

Sunday is generally a tight day, especially at this time of the year, as far as fishing time is concerned. … More

At the local Christmas In The Village event, the tree looked great. There’s something about a Christmas tree that makes … More

No sooner had I got back home from the Oswestry Christmas parade, I was on my way to another festive … More

It was good news that the annual Oswestry parade was back on again this year. Organised by Borderland Rotary, the … More

The pre-match media work ahead of the JD Cymru Premier MD15 game between Bala Town and The New Saints began … More

Travelling to Bala for a working football game alone in my car, I took the opportunity to get there early … More

Fishing a small pool in the daytime with cold, clear and shallow water, I decided to go for roach on … More

I believe that it’s up to each one of us what we do with our life and how we decide … More

My Bedlington terrier, Dilwyn, is still a puppy. I have to keep a keen eye on him. When I can’t … More

I’ve been working from home today, with the usual varied diet of stuff to do. Among other things, I continued … More

They’re all big games now for The New Saints FC Women. Rooted at the bottom of the Genero Adran Premier, … More

On a particular stretch of the River Seven that I fish, a man comes every day and feeds the ducks. … More

I’m not making excuses regarding the recent harsh weather but it has been tough on the angling front. The run … More

Naturally, we all prefer it when life is going well and the journey is a smooth one. Unfortunately, though, it … More

I’m at work physically this morning, as in Park Hall, and that’s where I’ll be going immediately after uploading this … More

I remember having a conversation with my dad when he was the age that I am now. He was telling … More

I’ve enjoyed my recent sessions for chub. With the weather hitting rock-bottomas far as the conditions are concerned, switching to … More

Although we get lots of regular birds throughout the year in the garden, we also have numerous spells where specific … More

If you have no say over something then don’t allow it to control you. There are more Thought For The … More

Christmas fun is a big thing when you’re a child. It doesn’t have to diminish as you get older either. … More

My last angling session was in the early stage of Arwen, the latest named storm to hit the United Kingdom. … More

Having been born in June, it was Dilwyn’s first experience of snow this morning. He wasn’t quite sure what to … More

Today we have been greeted with our first snowfall of the winter. You can see from the lead image that … More

After two successive visits to the River Severn in pursuit of chub, I stayed with the species this time round, … More

The last Thursday in November is when Americans celebrate Thanksgiving. In 1620, the pilgrim fathers arrived at what is now … More

After yesterday’s visit to the River Severn in Shropshire, it was back again for another session. Once more I was … More

On my first visit to the United States, I was with my wife in the blue ridge mountains, Virginia. I … More

With the River Severn running low at the moment, it’s ideal for chub fishing. I always feel those cold winter … More

I’m not really into modern movies, but I do know the names Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst, so when I … More

My personal football memorabilia collection is categorised and it’s the bottles that has a couple of additions this time. Originally … More

The sudden drop in air temperature the last few days has naturally affected fishing. Today’s session was a late morning … More

Memories are great and the important thing to remember is that today’s experiences are tomorrow’s memories. There’s more in the … More

I’m making the most of my week off work, and after I’d been to Wolverhampton with my wife, I went … More

I added the two vinyl singles to my Motown collection today, when I visited a charity shop in Wolverhampton. I … More

There’s no game for The New Saints FC until December 4, so I’ve taken advantage of that by booking a … More

I’m of the age where I’ve seen big changes over the years in terms of values and morals. Mostly downhill. … More

Fear is a powerful emotion. It’s also incredibly negative. Keep it out. There are more Thought For The Day messages … More

I enjoy visiting the tiny brooks that I have targeting for a few years now. They’re so shallow that even … More

Today’s message comes from an observation in a charity shop. Many of life’s lessons are found in ordinary situations, as … More

I’ve been on another tour of the charity shops, looking to add to my vinyl record collection. The first addition … More

In the week leading up to the JD Cymru Premier MD14 game, media preparations involved writing the match preview and … More

I’m off to work later this afternoon, with a game this evening between The New Saints and Newtown AFC. Before … More

If we put more thought into life, in terms of planning, we can most definitely achieve more. Today’s message is … More

I’ve been enjoying my perch fishing of late but nevertheless it was nice to do something different. In this case … More

I received a newsletter through the door from the local councillors. We live in a Conservative-voting area and that’s the … More

It was another float fishing session this morning, on the pool that I’ve targeted a number of times recently. Having … More

It’s another tough one for The New Saints FC Women this coming Sunday, when Cardiff Met WFC are the visitors … More

I didn’t fish yesterday, due to work and then heading to Cardiff for the Wales v Belgium game. I was … More

I recently shared a Thought For The Day message about a ring that I lost. Although I drew a line … More

It was my second visit to Cardiff City Stadium in four days, as once again the Wales team took to … More

Following on from his recent puppy trim, it was my Bedlington terrier’s first real cut this time round. He looks … More

The village centre, close to where we live, has now got Christmas lights on display. In addition, more and more … More

I was up early this morning for a lure session on a pool. In pursuit of my favourite species, perch, … More

I’ve been blogging since July 2003 and one thing that I’ve learnt in that time is that you need to … More

There are times in life when we feel that we’ll never get through the situation that we’re in. The thing … More

At Tipton Family Church, we always devote the service on Remembrance Sunday to the theme of remembering and respecting those … More

It was a good win for Wales against Belarus in the World Cup qualifier, with the 5-1 score reflective of … More

If you want to get lots of angling in then you need to be flexible and also push yourself. With … More

One day I was watching – and supporting – England on television and the next I was in Cardiff doing … More

I’ve brought my personal football memorabilia collection up to date with the items as per the heading. There have been … More

A local venue, combined with the convenience of lure fishing, meant that I was back on the bank this morning … More

It’s so easy to look at other people and want what they have got. However, what we see on the … More

Today is Armistice Day, when we remember those who fought in various conflicts, and in particular, those who gave their … More

I do follow the weather forecasts but not to see whether I go fishing or not, rather where I go … More

I didn’t get home until 3.00 a.m. and so, naturally, that affected my usual waking-up time. Every day is varied … More

Following a rare domestic defeat, The New Saints FC’s social media platforms will be bombarded by angry gamblers. We hear … More

With the JD Cymru Premier MD13 visit to Park Avenue on a Tuesday evening, the media activity ahead of the … More

I enjoyed yesterday’s jigging session very much indeed. So much so, I decided to do the same today. As it’s … More

As we all know, life doesn’t run smoothly. We have lots of what we call problems along the way. Sometimes, … More

I was up nice and early this morning, because as well as heading to Park Hall, the home of The … More

The term ‘living rent-free in someone’s head’ is often used to describe when one person becomes obsessed with another. You … More

The latest shirt in my memorabilia collection is courtesy of Dean Ebbe. Previously with Shamrock Rovers and Inverness Caledonian Thistle … More

Today’s angling session involved a couple of hours up to dark on the local Staffs/Worcs Canal. That means about 5.00 … More

In the lead image, I’m in a room surrounded by football memorabilia. They’re all personal items as well, all part … More

Although Haverfordwest County held out until the 29th minute, three goals in seven minutes pretty much put paid to any … More

It’s a working football game today but before I set off for Park Hall and JD Cymru Premier MD12, some … More

Whether you want it or not, whether you’ve even provoked another person, the reality is that there will be times … More

We are in November, after all, so it’s no real surprise that we experienced the first frost of the second-half … More

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I’ve tried this approach previously, which consists of a lead image and text with the video accessed when you click … More

I didn’t leave for work until late morning today, meaning I was able to do some perch fishing beforehand. You … More

We all dream but how much importance should we give to them? Should we make decisions based on dreams? You … More

Without doubt, working in the world of football I get to visit some interesting places. Today, I was at St. … More

There’s a verse in the Bible that’s known as the golden rule. Live it out and it will most certainly … More

Following on from my lake jigging session this morning, I’ve been on a small brook this evening. Invariably, I have … More

If you’ve been following my fishing-related blogs of late, then you’ll know that I’ve been mostly lure angling one particular … More

Today’s message is inspired, like many of them are, by an angling session. You can comment on the post below. … More

If there’s something bad in your life, remove it. No matter how painful it may be to do so now, … More

Hard times befall all of us at some point. The key is to stay strong and believe. Ultimately, not only … More

Although I didn’t go to bed until 2.00 a.m. after driving home from Flint, nevertheless I was awake naturally a … More

Prior to the JD Cymru Premier MD10 game against Flint Town United, I wrote the match preview and interviewed head … More

I’m off to the Dee estuary later today. Not for fishing, however, but a working game. Before then though, I’ve … More

Since the relaunch of the female game at The New Saints, I’ve been more involved with The New Saints FC … More

I lived in Sedgley for most of my life and never imagined that I would live anywhere else. In the … More

The work at home has now shifted mostly to us doing decorating. As the headline states, I managed to fit … More

One disaster that has always remained with me is the one that happened on this day in 1966 in Aberfan. … More

The rain was quite heavy at times this morning but that didn’t stop me from going fishing. As you can … More

In life, when you deal with people you realise that some need more encouragement to do things than others. Some … More

After numerous consecutive sessions on a lake, this morning I decided to try somewhere different. In fact, I’ve never fished … More

If you want the reward then you need to put some effort in. Success doesn’t just happen in life, it … More

I fished twice today, definitely making up for lost time. Both were short sessions though, less than an hour each. … More

We used to trim our two previous Bedlingtons ourselves but when we had Dilwyn we thought we’d get him done … More

With that thing called work getting in the way – although I’m not complaining – it meant that this morning’s … More

I fish as much as I can, which means I get out most days. However, there are times when I … More

Is it possible to be too nice? Welcome to my website, blogging life’s journey from a personal perspective. There’s more … More

Ahead of the JD Welsh Cup fourth round game against Carmarthen Town, the media preparations included the match preview and … More

A few of us (TNS FC players) went for a walk around Llanelli recently during an overnight stay. One of … More

Today’s inspiration comes from Swansea. There’s more in the video below. Welcome to my website, blogging life’s journey from a … More

When we have an overnight stay, it’s always good to do an interview with one of the players or staff. … More

I’ve only visited Swansea twice before today and that was for a Wolverhampton Wanderers game at Liberty Stadium and an … More

It’s FAW Welsh Women’s Cup action this coming Sunday and, ahead of the action, I interviewed TNS’ manager, Andy Williams. … More

Another morning and another lure session. I’ve been fishing exclusively this way for a while. It really suits my time … More

Today’s thought is inspired from the world of fishing. Welcome to my website, blogging life’s journey from a personal perspective. … More

Whether a bereavement, a relationship break-up or something else, as people we often go through a difficult time. That’s why, … More

I’m always looking to squeeze extra fishing sessions in when I can. This one is a classic example. I took … More

With the two remaining unbeaten JD Cymru Premier sides going head-to-head at Park Hall, that distinction now belongs to The … More

I’ve been losing weight this year and a pair of jeans that I couldn’t fit into back in January, I … More

This is the time of the year when we have harvest festivals. There’s a lot to be thankful for in … More

It was another early start for me today, although with the days getting shorter that isn’t too bad. Without the … More

I do have a number of interests in my life but fishing is definitely up there at the top of … More

It’s been a busy Sunday, but I always try and get as much fishing as possible in each day, so … More

In yesterday’s Thought For The Day, I told the story of the signed football shirt I gave to someone. Is … More

The pre-match media preparations, as far as I was concerned, included the preview and the press conference with The New … More

When time is tight, you don’t necessarily need to take a break from fishing. Just push yourself and do something … More

We do live in a world where, generally speaking, many people just think about themselves. However, if we can avoid … More

More of the same at first light today, as I was back out lure fishing for perch. It suits me … More

When you encourage other people, you also get encouraged at the same time. Build others up and that’s exactly what … More

In my last angling blog entry, I said I was making a departure from the run of lure sessions that … More

You can never underestimate the importance of balance in your life. One of the positives is that you will be … More

Ahead of the Genero Adran Premier game between The New Saints FC Women and Aberystwyth Town Women’s FC, we did … More

Another day and another lure fishing session in pursuit of my favourite species, the perch. As the heading implies, I … More

I started the year with Twinkle, my Bedlington Terrier, featuring in many of the Thought For The Day messages. Now, … More

I was up early this morning. Not to go fishing but for work. The early start meant that by the … More

We’re currently having work done at home and, as we look around, we see that we have come a long … More

As well as this morning’s angling session, I managed another this afternoon as well. I’m continuing with my mini-jigging for … More

Our Bedlington Terrier puppy is now four months old. Time flies. Himley Hall is walking distance from where we now … More

I’m working from home today, so that always means it’s more flexible. Plus, I automatically save three hours of travelling … More

Very often, good things are happening in our lives that we aren’t even aware of. Random events come together to … More

The background to today’s fishing is an exact replica of yesterday’s, hence the heading. I often have a nap in … More

A sunset is a classic example of making the most of the moment. Even the most beautiful sunset quickly fades … More

I didn’t get home until after midnight, following yesterday’s game. Then, with a working day from home, I fell asleep … More

The good start for The New Saints in the JD Cymru Premier continues, and it’s now six wins from seven … More

I have been on a diet all year and last month I lost 1lb. It doesn’t seem like much, but … More

We’re into the final quarter of the year now and it’s certainly feeling very autumnal. I’ve got a working game … More

When you’re going through a tough time in life, it’s good to look back to see how far you’ve come. … More

The building work that we’ve had done has put the garden nature blog on hold during September. Only the second … More

With the women’s team having the same level of priority as the men at The New Saints from a media … More

With all the building work going on at the moment, the room where the television is at home hasn’t been … More

It was back to the lake for me this evening, and again, a lure fishing session. The section I’m fishing … More

Never be afraid to get your hands dirty. At the same time though, keep a clean heart. There’s more in … More

I often talk about pushing yourself and, in the process, getting lots of extra angling sessions in. It isn’t just … More

Work is more than just earning money. It brings discipline and value. It’s also rewarding when you’ve done a hard … More

I’m continuing with my lake lure fishing for perch. After numerous bright and warm days though, this time the weather … More

Whatever is going on in our life, normality is vital. Doing things that we’re familiar with brings stability when we … More

Things have escalated pretty quickly on the fuel front, haven’t they, over the last few days? I share a few … More

Whenever we go through difficult times in life, it’s good to look at the destination. It keeps us going. However, … More

Saturday means many things to different people. For some, it’s a night out. For me, if I leave home it’s … More

There may be three months to go but, for many people, they can’t wait until Christmas. Especially if you’ve had … More

Working in football certainly adds a regular trickle of new grounds to my list and that was the case with … More

I’m off to Conwy later for a working game in my favourite competition, the Welsh Cup. Before then though, I … More

In life we have to improvise at times to get by. It’s all about being flexible and willing to think … More

I’m enjoying my lake lure fishing at the moment and I’m certainly getting lots of sessions in. Sometimes, I’m just … More

It’s the JD Welsh Cup tomorrow (Friday, September 24) for The New Saints, with a visit to Y Morfa, the … More

This weekend, The New Saints FC Women take on Cardiff Met Women on MD4 in the Genero Adran Premier. Before … More

Across life in general, it’s so important to see the big picture and that’s the message in today’s Thought For … More

The lake that I’m currently fishing is very convenient in terms of access. It also, especially as I’m lure fishing, … More

The top that I’m wearing in the lead image comes from a birthday many years ago. It still fits me. … More

I started the day with a pike and I ended it with one as well. As far as fishing is … More

Not that I believe in luck, far from it, but after two lost pike it was good to actually get … More

We have a budgerigar at home and with all the work going on at the moment, he’s been continually on … More

I’m enjoying my lake fishing for perch and today – at opposite ends – I did a couple of sessions. … More

As Dilwyn, our Bedlington Terrier grows, more people are recognising him by his breed. When he was born he was … More

I’m enjoying my visits to the lake after perch. As there’s a lot of stuff going on in my life … More

Today’s message is inspired by the life of Rev. Kenneth Hunt. That’s a replica Wolverhampton Wanderers 1908 FA Cup final … More

As far as media is concerned, the focus on the next game begins once everything is wrapped up after the … More

With a very long day in front of me, I was up at first light and fishing a lake after … More

We’ve been without water for a couple of weeks now – as far as the washing machine is concerned anyway … More

The heading sets the scene, as I switched from the Staffs/Worcs Canal to a lake. The tackle was the same … More

I was up at first light and on my way to a stretch of local canal. In my last mini-jigging … More

This weekend, The New Saints FC Women host Cardiff City Women at Park Hall in the Genero Adran Premier. The … More

The work on our home, which is going on at the moment, is a source of inspiration as far as … More

On this day in 1620, the Mayflower set sail from Europe for what is now the USA. The journey took … More

In life, when you’re going through a difficult time, you can never underestimate the importance of light at the end … More

I’ve struggled of late lure fishing but tonight, as the lead image and the heading suggest, hopefully I’ve turned the … More

I do bring some interesting things back with me from work and the latest items are revealed in the video … More

In yesterday Thought For The Day, I said that things always work out. Sometimes it seems that they don’t though. … More

Dilwyn, our Bedlington Terrier, has had a couple of brief walks into one of our local woods, in Baggeridge. Today, … More

I was up nice and early this morning for a first-light visit to a section of local canal. I’m continuing … More

It doesn’t matter what life throws at us, we always get there in the end. Well, mostly anyway, but that’s … More

A combination of work and home renovations have meant that there’s been no fishing for a few days. I was … More

I had been to six games between Penybont and The New Saints prior to this one, and with three at … More

I spend a certain number of nights each year in hotel rooms and that’s where today’s message comes from. You … More

We all like exciting things going on in our lives. However, as we also know, not every day is like … More

I’m in the capital of Wales for one night and this time staying at the Mercure Hotel to the north … More

Does life ever go smoothly? The answer to that, as we all know, is not always! Today’s inspiration comes from … More