By all accounts he was insanely brave, but ended up unloved by the Viking army he led. And, like all the other Vikings, his reign of terror ended in Wedmore when King Alfred signed a deal with their king to send the whole lot of them back … [Read more...] about IVAR THE BONELESS (of Somerset County Council)
Archives for October 2020
LEST WE FORGET
This November will be very different. It has to be, for the sake of public safety. No march pasts, no ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. No packed church services. And no friendly faces knocking at the door to ask you to contribute to … [Read more...] about LEST WE FORGET
TIME TO RE-UNITE SOMERSET
Our great county has become something of a geographical joke ever since local government was reorganised in 1974. Once upon a time the county council represented every inch of this famous shire, but with every amalgamation and creation of … [Read more...] about TIME TO RE-UNITE SOMERSET
FUNFAIR AFTERMATH
The Mayor of Minehead (resplendent in his chain of office) and a fellow town councillor at the funfair which should not have been allowed to happen. I am still very annoyed that the event was arranged by the council. You cant do effective … [Read more...] about FUNFAIR AFTERMATH