CRONYISM

Perhaps Johnson should have had the enquiry into Government contracts during Covid. At least then he would have been prepared for the shit to hit the fan. Now some of his closet supporters (although remember the maxim about keeping your friends close, and your enemies closer!).

FOOTBALL

FA Cup First Round replays tonight – 11 of them. Including the gas, the pilgrims, the grecians and Cheltenham Robins. Oh and Wales vs Belgium. Wales already have a play off slot, but need at least a draw to get a home advantage. Czech Rep will probably beat Estonia, and it will depend on the goal difference if Wales lose and Czech win – I think a 2 goal difference in either game will make Wales have an away draw.

WEATHER

What is going on? The Express and Star and Mirror have all reported expected snow and temps down to -10C by the end of the month. However the forecast for the South-West as far as I can read it, is cold nights with possible frosts, probably in rural areas, bright sunny or at least dull days with little precipitation.

BELIEVING

Believing anything that comes out of Johnsons mouth would be foolish. He has a press conference about Covid when he was the one sitting next to Attenbrough without a mask, who went around a hospital without a mask.

COVID

Covid continues to confuse – or at least the statistics do. I would love to be at University and have proper access to the stats and the computer technology to analyse them.

SANDFORD STORES

My local shop and staff have been nominated as “Local heroes” for their efforts during the Covid Lockdown. They are into the last 20 in a competition run by Boost Energy Drinks.

The reasons why I think they should be in with a chance for the winners title are as follows. At no time did they ever ask for anything in return – shopping was done, drugs and prescriptions collected, co-ordination with volunteers was arranged without fuss. Days off were not contemplated. All done quietly and efficiently. Local councillors were hiding in their nuclear bunkers. Thanks should also be made to Thatchers Cider who set up a dedicated help line for locals. All this was co-ordinated by Aaron Bleach who fortunately is still an invaluable member of our community.