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

I wouldn’t watch modern horror movies but going back in time they were very different. The 1958 Dracula film starring … More

Yesterday was the first day of the year that I haven’t been fishing. It’s not an issue though and that’s … More

Between the final whistle and departure from Dragon Park, club media did the post-match interviews, as The New Saints drew … More

Today’s JD Cymru Premier game between Cardiff Metropolitan University FC and The New Saints FC was due to have been … More

I most definitely have a tourist gene and working in football means I get to kill two birds with one … More

I’m currently in the capital of Wales with The New Saints FC, ahead of a game tomorrow. Following dinner, club … More

It was another overnight frost, as far as the weather conditions were concerned. I was greeted on the drive by … More

I’m enjoying my lure fishing very much of late and it was another short morning session for me today. If … More

Although struggling in the league (Genero Adran Premier), The New Saints FC Women are in the semi-finals of a cup … More

This coming Saturday is the final round of phase one games in the JD Cymru Premier, as The New Saints … More

Tonight’s movie with my wife was A Farewell To Arms. A 1932 black and white film, starring Gary Cooper and … More

The headline is explained in the accompanying video but it was my second outing that was the proper session. As … More

What I find with our garden is that many bird species aren’t daily visitors, instead they come and go over … More

If you want to fish as much as you can but time is often tight, lure fishing is the way … More

We’ve had storm Franklin blowing through today, and with the winds due to drop late afternoon I scheduled a late … More

We took Dilwyn for his first pampering session of 2022 this afternoon. One of the great things about Bedlington terriers … More

This morning, I chatted with Jeff Pearson, as we recorded the slots for this week’s Bayside Radio afternoon show, that … More

There’s a channel on television that we’ve discovered recently called TPTV Encore (Talking Pictures TV). It specialises in old movies … More

Although not about fishing, nevertheless the story that explains the heading is angling-related. There’s more in the video below. Return … More

Before church this morning, I went for a short lure session on a local pool. I’m fortunate to have numerous … More

It was a 2-0 win for The New Saints in the JD Welsh Cup against near-neighbours Guilsfield FC. The quarter-final … More

What’s your favourite football competition? Mine is the Welsh Cup! Today saw the four quarter-finals played in this season’s Cwpan … More

This time yesterday we were experiencing a storm, with extremely strong winds. Today, it was still and calm. What a … More

I was out first thing this morning for a short lure session on a pool. I did incredibly well, with … More

After two games that didn’t go ahead, The New Saints FC Women will be hoping it’s a case of ‘third … More

I’m now into single figures, as far as weeks are concerned, before I hit sixty years of age. Yesterday was … More

It sounds like a headline from the National Enquirer or the Daily Star, doesn’t it! This time though, it really … More

Another movie night with my wife but this time a very short one. Nineteen minutes and twenty-two seconds to be … More

It’s been a long time coming since we first sold it but today we finally say farewell to our old … More

I had a certain amount of work-related stuff to do today but working from home meant I was able to … More

It’s my favourite competition this weekend, the Welsh Cup, as The New Saints welcome Guilsfield FC to Park Hall. It’s … More

I do have days that are busier than others from a work perspective and today was one of them. Not … More

I sat down with my wife at the end of the day to enjoy a film. It’s February 14, so … More

I popped out for a short session this afternoon, that ended up with a lot more time by the water’s … More

Monday morning has become the regular slot when I talk with Jeff Pearson, as he records the conversations for his … More

Another movie night and this time my wife and I watched The Bat. Starring Vincent Price and Agnes Moorehead, it’s … More

After church and following lunch, I headed for a local pool for a short session up to dark. No roach … More

Once a month at Tipton Family Church we have a football-related service where people are welcome to wear a shirt. … More

I was up early this morning, before 6.00 a.m. to be precise. Not for fishing though, but work. I got … More

As each game draws to a conclusion, if you’re doing post-match interviews you have to decide which player(s) you are … More

Following the 4-1 victory against Cefn Druids, there was the usual post-match interview with The New Saints’ head coach, Anthony … More

Although officially JD Cymru Premier MD19, the game between Cefn Druids and The New Saints was actually the 21st of … More

It was another cold night and although I didn’t leave home until 9.30 a.m. this morning, I was still scraping … More

Andy asked me an interesting question on my website. Hi Stewart. Everyone watching your fishing videos know that Perch is … More

In from the start as founder members of the new top-flight women’s league in Wales, it’s true to say that … More

Although blue tits and great tits dominate the garden as far as that family of birds is concerned, we do … More

In ten weeks time I will be sixty years of age. In the last week the two boxes that I … More

With another free evening, my wife and I decided to watch a movie together. This time it was from a … More

I’ve had such a busy – but blessed – couple of days that it seems a long time since I … More

Ahead of a game involving The New Saints FC, there’s always the press conference to do as part of the … More

I’ve said it many times before – and no doubt likewise in the future – that angling is the perfect … More

I’m going to work shortly but I was up first thing to do some fishing. I haven’t been on a … More

It was only while flicking through the channels that I realised Dad’s Army was on the way in two minutes. … More

Today’s angling session was another late afternoon visit to a local pool. I stayed with the same approach that I … More

It was good to chat with Jeff Pearson again this morning, as we recorded the slots for his afternoon shows … More

With a free evening, my wife and I decided to watch another movie together. The one that caught our eye … More

Usually after church on Sundays I’m on my way fishing fairly quickly. Today though, the Nathaniel MG Cup (Welsh League … More

Following the 3-0 victory for The New Saints against Airbus UK Broughton, it was Chris Seargeant who I interviewed from … More

This afternoon, the JD Cymru Premier leaders hosted their counterparts from the JD Cymru North, in a friendly at Park … More

We haven’t had an overnight frost for some time now. However, that’s what I encountered as I looked through the … More

After yesterday’s lost perch, returning to the same pool I changed tackle slightly. The 4lb line went straight through to … More

I enjoyed watching Calamity Jane recently and it sparked an interest in taking in more old movies. My wife could … More

As football fans, although there may be rumours prior to the actual announcement, the first you know is when the … More

It’s always nice when you are acknowledged and that was the case when Meilyr Williams asked me if I would … More

I’ll be sixty years old eleven weeks from today. Without doubt, none of us want to get older but you … More

I enjoyed starting a garden nature blog in 2021, which was our first full year in our new home. At … More

Last year I set out to shed a few pounds and during the course of 2022, I lost twenty-two. I … More

In between work sessions – it’s always busy the day after a game – I visited a local pool in … More

Media work for one game pretty much begins as soon as the previous one has finished, certainly once the post-match … More

I’ll be on my way to work soon (as I write) but before then I made a visit to a … More

This morning I had my weekly chat with Jeff Pearson, as we recorded the slots for his radio shows this … More

I’m going to work shortly (as I write), but earlier this morning I was out brook fishing, in pursuit of … More

I was out quite late today, with just an hour on the bank up to dark. Remember though, it’s all … More

I’ve had several messages from fellow anglers recently, who have commented regarding the brook sessions that I regularly do. Fishing … More

There were plenty of contenders for the post-match player interview, after The New Saints beat Caernarfon Town 4-0 at The … More

It was a professional performance from the league leaders, as they beat Caernarfon Town 4-0. As always, following the final … More

I’ve always enjoyed my visits to Caernarfon Town with The New Saints, in fact it’s the one fixture that I … More

I published a blog entry the other day about the scales that my wife bought me. They are jewellers’ scales, … More

I can remember when I had twelve months to go before I reached the age of sixty. Now, it’s twelve … More

It’s back to action for The New Saints FC Women this Sunday, with Port Talbot Ladies FC the visitors to … More

This Friday, The New Saints travel to The Oval to take on Caernarfon Town. As always, prior to a game, … More

I’m not into modern movies but I do like old ones. I’ve just watched Calamity Jane and there’s more in … More

I’ve just got back from fishing and the doorbell went. My wife was very quick to get to the door … More

2.15 p.m. Good afternoon and welcome to the mighty Severn. I’m on the middle reaches, in the county of Shropshire. … More

It was a good season for Ben Clark last time round. He made his European debut, scored eight goals in … More

After fishing and before setting off for work, I took Dilwyn, my Bedlington terrier, for a walk. We have a … More

Although I work a lot from home, nevertheless there are times when I do need to go to Park Hall … More

As always, there’s an accompanying video and you can watch that below. There’s more in there regarding the heading but … More

Like the angling slot before it, the feedback to the first Welsh football show on Bayside Radio has been good. … More

The feedback from the debut angling broadcast on last week’s Jeff Pearson show has been good. One regular listener, when … More

Sunday is always tight when it comes to fishing time and today I was originally going on a brook after … More

This morning at church was a hymn request service, which was exactly that We sang hymns that people requested. In … More

It was great to have Adam Phillips with us at Park Hall yesterday for the game against Connah’s Quay Nomads. … More

The day after a working game is always a busy one, and especially so this time round, as I had … More

I sat down in the stand at Park Hall just over a week ago, chatting with Alex Denny, as he … More

Following the final whistle after The New Saints beat Connah’s Quay Nomads 3-1, I interviewed the winning head coach on … More

When the whistle blew for the final time on December 18 last year, with The New Saints beating Penybont FC, … More

Although I’ve blanked two days on the bounce after River Severn chub, I would have returned today. It’s a working … More

It was a very cold day today and I had to scrape ice off the car windshield at 1.15 p.m. … More

As well as the angling slot that will be going out every Thursday on Bayside Radio, there’s also a Friday … More

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