I’ve been asked a few times if I’m missing being involved full-time at the heart of professional football. For example, … More

It goes without saying I’m enjoying my small pool and pond fishing of late. That’s why I keep returning to … More

In the Bible, in his Mount Carmel experience, Elijah was on a high after his exploits against the prophets of … More

The heading and the lead image says it all all. I’ve done a number of sessions on smaller venues recently … More

I fished a small pond in one of my recent blog entries and made reference to doing more exploring of … More

My fishing trips are basically determined by where I want to go, it really is as simple as that. Today, … More

The preparations, as far as friendlies that have been open to the public are concerned, have now been completed by … More

I enjoyed my time in Northern Ireland very much, and although the sea was just across the road from the … More

Getting up early today, I looked out the window to see c.6 carrion crows underneath the feeding station. We’ve had … More

Following the 2-0 defeat at Inver Park, I set up on the pitch to do the usual TNS FC interviews. … More

After four consecutive pre-season friendly victories for The New Saints, the run came to an end in County Antrim. The … More

Following on from The New Saints releasing the news that Josh Pask had signed, a few hours later it was … More

Although I’m currently in Northern Ireland, the interview with The New Saints’ latest signing was done prior to leaving and … More

It’s been a long, busy but blessed day. I started out at home and ended the day in a very … More

I’m currently in Northern Ireland, ahead of a friendly tomorrow between Larne FC and The New Saints. With both teams … More

I enjoy football-related travel, and like life, it’s all about enjoying the journey and not just the destination. I was … More

I love this time of the year when the juvenile birds start to put in an appearance. We’ve had the … More

I enjoyed my recent angling session in the jungle (well, access is very wild and overgrown) so much so that … More

Monday morning at 10.00 is the time at which I do my weekly chat with Jeff Pearson for his afternoon … More

Once I had done my post-match interviews after The New Saints v Cliftonville friendly, I got in the car and … More

Following the 2-1 victory against Cliftonville, there was the usual interview on the pitch with The New Saints’ head coach, … More

The 100% start to the pre-season campaign continues for The New Saints, this time it’s the runners-up from Northern Ireland’s … More

The third pre-season friendly for The New Saints ended 3-2, against Warrington Rylands 1906 FC. In the starting line-up, it … More

The third pre-season friendly for The New Saints ended once again in victory, as the 100% winning run continues. This … More

The first signing of the season for The New Saints is Dan Atherton. Prior to today’s game against Warrington Rylands … More

I was fishing this afternoon on a brook and I was out again this evening. This time though, I was … More

Although I’ve done a number of sessions on flowing water since June 16, I still haven’t fished a river yet. … More

Whenever I’m in a town and I get the chance, I visit charity shops to see if I can add … More

Some time ago I started the a-z of angling blogs. It’s a compilation of personal fishing websites and I’ve just … More

With the hot weather conditions continuing, this morning’s angling session was an early one as I looked to beat the … More

After yesterday’s working football game, I didn’t get home until late and, by the time I finished the post-match stuff, … More

It was a comfortable 5-1 win for The New Saints in the pre-season friendly against Bala Town. Following the final … More

It was back to Park Hall, for the second pre-season friendly of 2022/23, as The New Saints hosted Bala Town. … More

If you drive a car then you most certainly won’t need reminding of the cost of fuel. You’re looking at … More

It’s all downhill from now on. It sounds harsh when you put it like that but in reality it will … More

I’ve been fishing twice today, both short sessions but also very different. After this morning’s brook trip pursuing sticklebacks, at … More

This morning’s angling session was just a short one and I also cut down a conifer at home before I … More

Can you ever have too much of a good thing? Certainly not when it comes to fishing and definitely where … More

I’m enjoying watching old movies in recent months and TPTV Encore is brilliant. It’s a free channel and, as well … More

Flicking through the channels this evening, Channel 5 was showing a documentary about the 1976 heatwave. I remember it well, … More

I enjoyed the opening day of the ‘river season’ as I targeted three-spined sticklebacks on a tiny waterway. So much … More

It’s been a scorcher of a day here in the UK today. In fact, the hottest day of the year … More

Although it’s June 16, this evening’s short session was on a pool. The key to that is the word ‘short’. … More

We’ve been in our current home for just over eighteen months now and the excitement regarding the location hasn’t worn … More

I was up at 2.00 a.m. this morning but that was due to a couple of tawny owls calling in … More

I’m at that age where the National Health Service becomes more interested in you. That’s a good thing, of course, … More

We’re in a lovely warm and dry spell at the moment and this morning, Dilwyn’s walk was along the lane … More

We had jackdaws in the garden last year but just for a short time, this week they’ve returned and hopefully … More

9.15 p.m. Good evening! It’s been a while since I’ve stayed out all night fishing. This is one of the … More

They soon roll round, my weekly chats with Jeff Pearson that is, as we record the slots for his afternoon … More

Not exactly crack of dawn but I was up early this morning to do some lure fishing on a local … More

There’s a passage in the Bible that tells us the disciples were out fishing all night and caught nothing. Then … More

After the working game between The New Saints and Ellesmere Rangers, I stopped off at a small pond for a … More

It was a comfortable win for The New Saints, as the club began it’s pre-season friendly campaign. After the final … More

It’s as you were last season, as far as the first game that I’ve been to is concerned. The only … More

It’s been a while since I last fished a particular section of canal and, with work later this morning, it … More

The latest bird sighting from the garden, which takes me to thirty-nine so far this year, is a swift. I … More

I had a few maggots that, although kept in the fridge, were turning very quickly into casters. Combined with my … More

When I lived in Sedgley, it wasn’t that far to Himley Hall. Now it’s even closer, so much so that … More

In the last blog entry, I wrote a few words on the importance of spreading my angling wings due to … More

I fished a big reservoir recently and that’s where I returned this evening. Although I’m still doing lots of local … More

I enjoyed my visit to charity shops the other day very much, as I searched out vinyl. So much so … More

I haven’t fished a canal for a week or so, which when you get out most days as I do, … More

Although I’ve got a lot more potential now I’m part-time, it doesn’t mean to say I’ve gone overboard as far … More

I had less than an hour today in total, visiting a local town for some specific shopping. I managed to … More

Monday morning at 10.00 a.m. has become the default slot when I chat with Jeff Pearson, as he records for … More

I watched the Wales v Ukraine game on television, and as soon as the final whistle went I loaded the … More

The lead image contains the verses that I preached on this morning at church. In James 5:7-8, three times we … More

Working in football, this has always been the time of the year when two seasons overlap. For example, in this … More

My fishing choices basically are made by what takes my fancy. For example, I enjoyed yesterday evening’s session in the … More

I’m loving the celebrations over the extended weekend, as we honour Queen Elizabeth II and her seventy-plus years on the … More

It’s not just the men’s first-team that’s back in training this week but the ladies have also begun their preparations … More

If the first interview of the new season, with Declan McManus, was lengthy (12 minutes) then the second was an … More

My last interview was on May 1 at Cardiff City Stadium, after The New Saints lifted the JD Welsh Cup. … More

As both a keen angler and naturalist, I often myself enjoying both at the same time. While out fishing this … More

Today’s angling session (I fish most days) was again after tench. I visited a lake for a three-hour stint late … More

It’s wonderful to see the outpouring of love and respect for our Queen. Especially today, as we celebrate her coronation, … More

Time flies and our little baby Bedlington terrier is one-year-old today. I can remember seeing his first images – and … More

To say I’m loving being part-time is to put it mildly. Of course, I’m still working and that involves travel. … More

Although – due to semi-retirement – I stepped down from my role of media and communications officer at The New … More

While on holiday recently, my wife and I walked to the top of Holyhead mountain. There is more detail in … More

I’ve done three short – and local – lure sessions since I returned from holiday on Anglesey. This time I … More

Monday is the day that I record my weekly slots with Jeff Pearson and that’s exactly what we did this … More

I did intend to have a short, local lure session this morning and waking naturally at 6.45 a.m. that was … More

It’s been great to have a male bullfinch on the feeding station during the last couple of days. It’s been … More

I enjoy the long days of summer and, from a fishing perspective, it’s great to get the extra short trips … More

We have a football-themed service once a month at church, where we encourage people to wear a shirt. Today, I … More

I thoroughly enjoyed my wrasse fishing off the rocks in Anglesey last week. A change is as good as a … More

When on vacation, I enjoy walking around with my binoculars taking in the local bird life.  I keep a list … More

Although the Cymru Football app led me up the garden path the other day, it redeemed itself this time round … More

Targeting wrasse with a float meant that a choppy sea made bait presentation difficult. A constant rise and fall of … More

The highest point in the county of Anglesey is found on the north west tip. With magnificent views from the … More

Especially at this time of the year, with the nesting birds, a visit to South Stack is always a must-do … More

Perched on the rocks outside Trearddur Bay float fishing for wrasse on a beautiful day, even if it was windy, … More

I’m sure we’ve all heard of the village in Wales with the long name. In fact, it’s the longest in … More

My wife and I don’t plan our holidays in advance, in the sense that we map out each day in … More

I’ve been praising the Cymru Football app in the two holiday groundhopping blog entries I’ve published so far. This time … More

It’s my 35th wedding anniversary and ten years ago we also spent the day on Anglesey when we were on … More

On our last visit to Anglesey, just a couple of months ago, we spent time at Holyhead Breakwater Country Park. … More

It was quite breezy as I headed to the rocks, for the second wrasse session of the holiday at Trearddur … More

I mentioned in yesterday’s football blog entry how valuable the Cymru Football app has been in terms of finding games … More

I knew from my previous holiday in March of this year, that I had some unfinished business with the wrasse. … More

Prior to this year, I hadn’t been to a football ground on Anglesey. Now, courtesy of holidays in March and … More

It’s great to be back on track with the holidays this year, after Covid intervened in March 2020. We were … More

I’ve been enjoying my small pool sessions for perch in the margins, this time though I went to the opposite … More

In my last angling session, although I fished the margins, I didn’t set out to. I enjoyed it so much … More

I do love the great outdoors, and I cover some miles every week when I’m out and about enjoying the … More

Although I didn’t set out to fish that way, arriving at the small pool in this blog entry, I noticed … More

I enjoy my weekly chats with Jeff Pearson, as we talk fishing and Welsh football. Jeff does the afternoon show … More

Not only have I said farewell to full-time work at the end of April but I’m also currently on annual … More

Another Alfred Hitchcock film for my wife and me, this time it was the 1936 black and white thriller, Sabotage, … More

I had planned to go fishing in the morning but there was no rush, so waking up just before seven … More

Starring Cary Grant, Irene Dunn, Scott Randolph and Gail Patrick, My Favourite Wife is a black and white movie released … More

While out lure fishing on a lake, I came across some carp spawning in the lilies. They provided some easy … More

I don’t use it as much as I used to but in the past I would often say that as … More

It most certainly has been tough of late, as far as my mini-jigging for perch is concerned. You know that … More

I’m sure we all know the saying that money is the root of all evil. We may even have used … More

This year looks like being a repeat of 2021, as far as starlings are concerned. We only get occasional sightings … More

It’s certainly a challenge currently, as far as lure fishing is concerned. When you fish a lot, as I do, … More

I’ve had Sunline braid on my lure reel for many years now. It’s never let me down but every now … More

I’ve had my weekly chat with Jeff Pearson, ahead of the slots on his afternoon radio show. Thursday at 2.15 … More

The latest film that I watched with my wife, Debby, is the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock classic, The 39 Steps. We … More

I enjoyed my last angling session so much, I returned to the same pool this time round. Isn’t that how … More

I enjoy sightseeing very much and although foreign travel is great, it doesn’t have to be some far flung and … More

After four blanks on the bounce – albeit three of them very short lure sessions – it was nice to … More

The original robin’s nest that we had, in a shrub outside the kitchen window, was abandoned. Sadly, there was one … More

It’s been a while since I’ve had a movie night with my wife, and I guess that’s still the case, … More

All this free time I now have to catch fish. Or should that be more time to blank. I was … More

I was fishing this morning, then I had some work-work to do at home. Although I’m part-time, I’m still working, … More

The heading tells you all that you need to know about this blog entry. Filmed in our kitchen at home, … More

I was up nice and early today – 5.32 a.m. to be precise – and I thought to myself, “I’m … More

I’m now into my second week as a part-time worker and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Combined with the fact that … More

I did my weekly chat with Jeff Pearson this morning for his show on Colwyn Bay’s Bayside Radio. We started … More

Although I didn’t catch on yesterday morning’s lure session on the canal, I did have a few nibbles. I felt … More

As far as our mind is concerned, whatever we allow in will manifest itself in the way that we live. … More

Before church this morning, I was on a local canal stretch lure fishing for perch. It was early and I … More

After watching Caernarfon Town play Cardiff Metropolitan University FC on Sgorio’s YouTube channel, I went fishing. It was just a … More

To say I’m enjoying the new part-time phase of my life is putting it mildly. May is going to be … More

I was up nice and early this morning, so I checked the results from yesterday’s local elections. As I thought, … More

Boris Johnson took Dilyn with him this morning when he voted. At the other end of the day, Dilwyn accompanied … More

My wife’s in Stoke for most of the day, meeting our youngest daughter. As we have a number of parcels … More

I enjoyed my tench fishing so much yesterday, I was back for more of the same today. In fact, I … More

What a career Paul Harrison’s had in the world of professional football. From Liverpool to Wolverhampton Wanderers as a youngster, … More

This blog entry is the penultimate one for the 2021/22 football season, as far as my memorabilia collection is concerned. … More

We’ve had a couple of weeks off, due to Jeff Pearson standing as a candidate in the upcoming elections, but … More

I was jigging early this morning for perch, went mall shopping to buy some new angling boots and a pair … More

After a prolonged dry spell, it’s nice to be getting some rain the past few days. I must be getting … More

There are times in angling when you just know it’s going to be tough. I find that particularly so with … More

It’s not the first time I’ve done a post-match interview at Cardiff City Stadium this season, as we played there … More

They think it’s all over, it really is now as we say farewell to a long 2021/22. It’s been a … More

It’s been a long season, they all are with The New Saints. That’s the price of success, so it’s not … More

I’m on an overnighter in Cardiff city centre, ahead of the final game of the season tomorrow, when The New … More

I’m currently in Cardiff, ahead of tomorrow’s JD Welsh Cup final. Whenever we have an overnighter, we sit down with … More

I’ve enjoyed my recent lure sessions and that’s what I opted for again this morning. On this occasion, time was … More

After arriving home, following the evening angling session on a local pool, it was still light so I took Dilwyn … More

I was out for a lure session after perch first thing this morning and likewise in the evening as well. … More

The last six league games for The New Saints saw the champions at Park Hall on just two occasions. Those … More

I’ve enjoyed my recent lake outings in pursuit of tench but this morning I fancied a short mini-jigging session after … More

A week ago today, I was sixty years of age. Now I’m counting down the final days of being a … More

This is the time of the year when woods are alive with not only birdsong but also bluebells. It’s a … More

With The New Saints FC Women having played their final game of the season, it was an ideal opportunity this … More

It’s been a long season for The New Saints, as the price of success means that it spans eleven months … More

I’ve done a lot of counting down in blog entries over the last twelve months. Including today, I’ve got just … More

Along with Debby, Dilwyn and Swarovski, I went for a walk in the woods this morning that are just seconds … More

I saw my first butterfly of the year – a small tortoiseshell – in March, before the weather returned to … More

I’m in work later this morning but before then I was up nice and early for a short lure session … More

I’ve had a busy three days work-wise but I’m now over the hump and this week – which will my … More

It’s that time of the year, when the football season comes to an end, that The New Saints organises a … More

It’s always an honour to be invited to host The New Saints’ annual end-of-season awards. Unfortunately, due to Covid, we … More

It’s all over as far as the JD Cymru Premier is concerned this season, as The New Saints wrapped up … More

It’s all over for The New Saints as far as the JD Cymru Premier season is concerned. The 3-1 win … More

It’s the final game of the JD Cymru Premier season today, as The New Saints welcome Caernarfon Town to Park … More

I took my lure gear to work today and on the way back home I visited a pool in pursuit … More

It was a good day for Jake Canavan last Monday, as he not only made his full JD Cymru Premier … More

It’s the final fixture of the league season tomorrow for The New Saints, when we welcome Caernarfon Town to Park … More

You can never have too much of a good thing, and when it comes to fishing, that is most definitely … More

As always, I didn’t need an alarm this morning, I was up nice and early naturally. I had a pint … More

It’s a well-known saying that life begins at 40. Does it? Watch the short video below.

I was in London recently and experiences with two different tube employees form the practical illustration of a condensed message … More

I’ve been counting down for a while, with months and weeks being ticked off. Now I’m actually on the verge … More

I took my granddaughter, Nyah, lure fishing recently and, although we didn’t catch anything, she enjoyed herself. This evening, as … More

The visit to Latham Park, to take on Newtown AFC, was the final away JD Cymru Premier game of the … More

Back in the nineties, I did a lot of fly fishing. In fact, I was in a small syndicate that … More

The latest film that my wife and I watched is Take Me High, featuring Cliff Richard in the lead role. … More

It’s Easter Sunday, He is risen! I’m looking forward to church later, before then though some fishing. I was on … More

It was a good win for The New Saints yesterday, beating Flint Town United 7-0. After the game, it was … More

Today saw the highest victory in the JD Cymru Premier this season for The New Saints, beating Flint Town United … More

In the penultimate home game of the current JD Cymru Premier season, The New Saints secured the three points in … More

I was speaking on the telephone to someone yesterday and they concluded the conversation by saying, enjoy your long Easter … More

It was a seventeen hour work day yesterday, so naturally no fishing for me. I wasn’t desperate to get out … More

It’s JD Cymru Premier MD30 tomorrow, as The New Saints hosts Flint Town United in the penultimate home game of … More

It was a long day day yesterday in London, where I was on work-related business. I needed to give myself … More

I’m in London today for a flag-hoisting event, more of that later. For now though, I’m writing this on a … More

It was a wet start to the day this morning, with the rain quite heavy at times. Great for the … More

I often experiment regarding my blogging. My latest dabble with the set-up is with the embedded video that can be … More

Today has been one of those where I’ve been able to go fishing twice. When you consider it was an … More

It’s that time of the week again, when I record the Bayside Radio chats with Jeff Pearson for his afternoon … More

I had an early start this morning, up really early to fish a lake. It was very quiet, with no … More

It’s movie night with a difference and instead of my wife and I watching a film with our usual format, … More

My granddaughter, Nyah, is with us this weekend, as usual. She enjoys coming to church with us on Sunday mornings … More

Following the final whistle at Penybont, I interviewed The New Saints’ head coach, Anthony Limbrick, as he shared his thoughts … More

With the JD Cymru Premier MD29 game against Penybont FC involving an overnight stay, the video I recorded begins with … More

Football-related travel once again takes me to the capital of Wales and an overnight stay in the Radisson Blu. Once … More

I’m in Cardiff tonight, ahead of The New Saints’ game against Penybont FC tomorrow afternoon. Following our evening meal, we … More

It’s JD Cymru Premier MD29 tomorrow at Penybont, and this afternoon we arrived in Cardiff, where we will be staying … More

It’s JD Cymru Premier MD29 action tomorrow for The New Saints, with a visit to SDM Glass Stadium to take … More

It was another freezing cold night, and this time I was scraping ice off the car windshield at first thing, … More

It’s been a while since I sat down with my wife to watch a film. Taking our usual seats at … More

I thought I’d get an extra fishing session in today, that’s the beauty of lure angling. You need minimal gear … More

In fourteen days time I will sixty years old. The countdown to a new season in life continues and it … More

For a team that has been very successful on the pitch so far this season, it was a disappointing draw … More

The countdown continues on the current JD Cymru Premier season and The New Saints’ visit to Bala Town was MD28 … More

With a working game on the evening at Maes Tegid, between Bala Town and The New Saints, I set out … More

It was my intention to do a short angling session today but I didn’t set an alarm, as I intended … More

I enjoyed covering the FAW Youth Cup final between Flint Town United and The New Saints FC. The latter made … More

This time last week I was in Trearddur Bay recording slots for Colwyn Bay’s Bayside Radio. I might be back … More

It was a narrow victory, just the one goal on the day that separated The New Saints and Flint Town … More

Since returning from holiday in Trearddur Bay on Thursday, I’ve been back to Wales twice. Both have been football games, … More

It has been cold again overnight, down to minus three in fact. That meant that before I could go fishing, … More

After my wrasse adventures in Anglesey last week, I was able to get my first session in this evening since … More

Once the final whistle had gone at The Oval, I headed to the pitch to conduct the interviews following The … More

I arrived home late on Thursday evening from our holiday in Trearddur Bay and twelve hours later I was heading … More

It’s been a great week away and time most certainly has flown. Like life itself though, you make the most … More

When on vacation, I enjoy walking around with my binoculars taking in the local bird life. I keep a list … More

For our last day on the island, we decided to return to Holyhead and in particular, the Breakwater Country Park. … More

I’m just three weeks time, I’ll be sixty years old. I’m looking forward to a new season in my life … More

With football at The New Saints being an eleven-month season, invariably I plan my holidays around games. That’s why I … More

By far the largest population on Anglesey is Holyhead. The only settlement in five figures (c.14,000), Caergybi, as it is … More

It’s been Dilwyn’s first exposure to the beach this week and our guess that he would like it was correct. … More

Yesterday’s trip to Newborough Forest in search of red squirrels drew a blank. I asked my wife, ‘shall we go … More

There are a number of must-visit places whenever I’ve been to Anglesey on holiday and one of them is Newborough … More

The great thing about modern technology is that you can stay connected wherever you are. That was the case this … More

Knowing that there are rock pools at Trearddur Bay, I took my mini-rod and reel gear with me, so that … More

Although I didn’t catch anything in yesterday’s rock fishing session, it was short and late, so I wasn’t that bothered. … More

Now that we’re back on track with life, as far as Covid is concerned, not only is it good to … More

One of the places on my groundhopping tick list was Maes Eilian, the home of CPD Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwllllan­tysilio­gogo­goch. Checking the excellent … More

It was the middle of March, 2020, and I was on holiday with my wife in Wales when Covid started … More

I love where I live and I love the great outdoors and the two are joined in perfect matrimony as … More

Hailing from Tipton in the Black Country, Bully – as he became affectionately known to Wolves fans – played amateur … More

William Ambrose Wright was born in Ironbridge, Shropshire, in 1924. Aged fourteen, and encouraged by a school teacher, he responded … More

I do enjoy fishing off the beaten track type venues, with my small brook adventures typical of that approach. The … More

When the teenager, Stan Cullis, made his debut for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1935, little did he realise that he was … More

Since we discovered Talking Pictures TV, my wife and I have been spoilt for choice in terms of what to … More

Born in the Whitmore Reans suburb of Wolverhampton, which is in the immediate Molineux area, Wolves was Sir Jack’s boyhood … More

After feeling ill since Monday, as I’m now at the stage in the week where I would start to interact … More

In twenty-eight days I will be sixty years of age. I’ve been counting down for a while and now the … More

I like Bela Lugosi and, although he starred in horror movies, they’re nothing like what you get today. Which is … More

I knew that I wouldn’t be out on Sunday, as it was a working day, but when I fished the … More

It’s a beautiful sunny day and my wife and I went to sit in the garden. Where were the beautiful … More

It’s always a pleasure to chat with Jeff Pearson on a weekly basis, where we talk fishing and Welsh football. … More

It was a good outcome for The New Saints in the JD Welsh Cup semi-final game against Colwyn Bay FC. … More

Finding the net in the fifteenth minute, Danny Davies’ goal proved to be all that separated The New Saints and … More

Sunny Rhyl lived up to its name for the JD Welsh Cup semi-final game between The New Saints and Colwyn … More

It was my favourite football competition this afternoon, when The New Saints played Colwyn Bay FC in the JD Welsh … More

After fishing this morning, I went in the garage at home to do some more tidying. With the work we … More

It’s been a while since I fished the Staffs/Worcs Canal but that’s where this morning’s angling took me. I didn’t … More

Although I was up before daybreak this morning, I didn’t go fishing. I had some work to do, tidy the … More

Behind Paul Harrison and Chris Marriott, with eight seasons at the club Adrian Cieslewicz is the third longest serving player … More

Earlier this week, at the centre of his business operations on the outskirts of Oswestry, I sat down with The … More

It’s my favourite competition this coming Sunday, the JD Welsh Cup. It’s been sponsored by JD for a while, hence … More

Time waits for no one, sang the Rolling Stones in 1974. I’m sure though, that none of us need Mick … More

Although we moved home at the end of 2020, the ‘novelty’ most definitely has not worn off. I’m still as … More

I’m coming to the end of my eighth full season of working in football and that’s a lot of personal … More

Although the days are decent at the moment – sunny and dry – the overnight temperatures are dipping below zero. … More

With an evening in, my wife and I watched another old movie together. Bank Holiday is a black and white … More

It’s that time of the week again, when I chat with Jeff Pearson for his afternoon show on Bayside Radio. … More

The flowing water coarse season (technically, it’s more than just rivers) is now coming to an end. My final visit … More

It’s been ten days since I last sat down with my wife to watch a movie. Absence makes the heart … More

With the flowing waterways season coming to an end tomorrow, I did a very short session this evening on a … More

The final whistle in the 3-3 draw at Park Hall against Penybont FC meant that the celebrations began for The … More

Going into the game against Penybont FC, The New Saints knew that they needed to avoid defeat in order to … More

I was up very early this morning, it was the only option if I was going to do some angling … More

I had a message from my eldest daughter, Rebekah, the other day asking if I had a particular record in … More

I tend to fish either side of the day and today’s short session was at the start. I do have … More

I used to think years, months and then weeks. Now, it’s days. Not that I’m looking forward to being sixty … More

This Saturday, when we welcome Penybont FC to Park Hall, if we avoid defeat then we lift the JD Cymru … More

Rather unexpected but I’ve had a couple of angling blanks on the bounce. Not that I believe in luck – … More

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes around a football game? Well, I chose JD Cymru Premier … More

I’ve added a couple of bird species to the list for the year, which brings it to 35. In flight … More

I was up nice and early this morning to find out there had been an overnight frost. Although minimal, nevertheless … More

Although I was at work, in the sense that I was physically at Park Hall, an early finish meant I … More

I always enjoy recording the slots for Bayside Radio’s Jeff Pearson afternoon show. It’s fishing on Thursday and Welsh football … More

I didn’t need the alarm this morning. I was naturally up about 6.15 and, after a cup of tea, I … More

I’m aware that the river season for coarse fishing is fast coming to a close. In addition, with limited time … More

Inspired by a conversation I had with a lady when I was in north Wales recently, it’s important to remember … More

Driving home from a working football game in Flint yesterday, I didn’t get home until the early hours. Then, this … More

Following the 2-1 victory for The New Saints against Flint Town United, I headed for the pitch to do the … More

The New Saints FC got their JD Cymru Premier second phase off to a great start, with a 2-1 win … More

In the town for a JD Cymru Premier game at Flint Town United with The New Saints, I arrived early … More

This morning’s angling session was another short one. It’s all about being there at the right time though. I had … More

Since we moved into our new home, I’ve taken to the garden like I’ve never done before. In just over … More

There are just five games to go in top-flight Welsh women’s football for The New Saints. Currently bottom of the … More

Three for the price of one, a trio of great stars in one movie. Double Dynamite is a 1951 – … More

As I hinted in this morning’s video, I was going fishing later in the day and that’s exactly what I … More

I’ve been counting down for quite some time now and, if you follow my blog on a regular basis, you’ll … More

I was at work until early afternoon today, which meant that I had a slot on the way back home … More

It’s JD Cymru Premier MD23 Action this week for The New Saints, taking on Flint Town United in the first … More

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus. Happy St. David’s Day. I knew that I would be finishing work earlier today, so I … More

That’s one-sixth of the year behind us, as we say farewell to February. Like I’ve done every other day of … More

It’s that time of the week when I chat with Jeff Pearson, as he records the fishing and Welsh football … More