It was Christmas Eve in Rochdale and the local residents were happily spending what little they could afford out of their minimum wage to ensure they would find a little happiness and escape the harsh reality that they work for an unfeeling company for poor wages, with unions that won’t offer the support they really […]

The beautiful young maiden would sit down at the same spot by the lake and wash clothes for the people of her village. Each day she would gaze over the lake at the other village beyond, hoping to catch a glimpse of the handsome young man who would also sit down to wash clothes. Each […]

The rain lashed out at me as I climbed out of my car. The strong cold wind howled and the force made me shiver. I wouldn’t normally be out on a day like this but today was a special day. Today I decided I would return to my old school to re-live some happy memories. […]