Author: Richard Carter

Carolyn doesn't remember H E Todd coming to our school (but, as she so perceptively pointed out, I tend to remember that sort of thing, and she doesn't). She does, however, remember reading Bobby Brewster stories. She managed to get hold of the mice she was after, but they can squeeze their way through the… Continue reading Two updates

I'm at my parents' house for the evening. I just got off the phone to Jen. She had sardine sandwiches for tea. I pointed out that sardine sandwiches were a particular favourite of mine and Bobby Brewster's when I was a kid. “Bobby who?” asked Jen. Bobby Brewster: the brain-child of the children's author, H… Continue reading Bobby Brewster

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About mice.

Carter accepts Nobel prize

BBC: Vicar tells children Santa is dead Youngsters at a Christmas carol service were devastated when the Reverend Lee Rayfield told them Santa Claus was dead. Even parents at the service in Maidenhead, Berkshire, were shocked to hear Mr Rayfield say it was scientifically impossible for Father Christmas to deliver so many presents so quickly.… Continue reading R.I.P. Santa

BBC: Australia retain the Ashes Australia secured the Ashes series on Sunday, after coasting to an innings victory at the Waca inside three days. England have now lost eight series in a row against the old enemy. So, it's official: England are crap at a crap game. Don't get me wrong, I'd have liked us… Continue reading It's what made the English grate

BBC: Archbishop attacks Church pomp The Church's status as Britain's official state religion has been recently criticised as an anachronism in an age where the UK has millions of Catholics, Muslims and non-conformist Christians. Dr Williams said he was sceptical about the Church of England's position as the established state church. But many will feel… Continue reading Pomp