Tag Archives: HMY Iolaire

A fantastic programme last night on ITV

Posted on February 10, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last night most of my family and I were watching the TV and a programme that came on to ITV turned out to be fascinating and is clearly well worth watching. However for us it was even more amazing than … Continue reading →

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HMY Iolaire and SS Mendi and nearly 900 tragic deaths

Posted on November 10, 2019 by ianchisnall

Earlier this year I had the privilege of travelling to Stornaway as part of our trip to the Isles of Harris and Lewis and was able to spend a few minutes at the Memorial set up a few months earlier … Continue reading →

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A gentle suggestion for Donald

Posted on January 1, 2019 by ianchisnall

According to the press and his tweets, Donald Trump has had a frustrating end to 2018 and beginning of 2019, expressing deep anger towards his political opponents over their failure to support his wall separating North America from South America. … Continue reading →

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2019 begins with our memories and a search for new approaches

Posted on December 31, 2018 by ianchisnall

As we countdown the last few hours and minutes of 2018 and prepare for the first few of 2019 I hope that everyone will have a good start to 2019 and that whatever has happened in the last twelve months, … Continue reading →

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