I am happy to say that I have already received some suggestions and contribution for the next issue. Some of which include recipes, the purchasing of tools for the novice plot holder and a request for tips and information con-cerning organic cultivation. If you can help with this last

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Entering the new century James is now exploring the ordinary with extraordinary enthusiasm. He returned to education – having left school at 15 – and was awarded a first degree this year in Euro-pean Theatre Studies (BA Hons.)

He has performed at Beckenham Theatre, participated in Live Art works, and directed his own work; he has studied in Estonia and researched in the Czech Republic. Closer to home he is experiencing the aches, pains and joys of being responsible for a plot of land for the first time – there are no gardens in his past – as well as cooking and eating the produce. More ‘research’ into the cooking may be necessary before invitations to dine are sent out!

In many ways James is playing ‘catch up’. His list of ‘must read/see/hear and experience is extensive and covers many things usually explored in life’s first half century…

A.M.M.

(Edited and abridged from a review)