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Let’s talk mincemeat…
If you want to read my blog (and why wouldn’t you?) about how the mighty Huddersfield Town broke the league record for the longest run of matches without a defeat go to the Goal lines blogspot . Meanwhile, in case you hadn’t noticed, … Continue reading
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Take 15 Y5s, a writer, a library service and a football club
I had one of the best school events ever yesterday as part of Staffordshire Library Services Booked! Project. As part of the project I’ve been invited in to work with a group of Y5s at Anglesey Primary School in Burton-upon-Trent. The aim … Continue reading
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Once upon a time, when I was fourteen…
I woz ‘ere: The Marriott Hotel, Northampton (photo from www.lodging-world.com) Saturdays are usually for football and shopping in the Pielichaty household but instead I got up at 6.00 am (ouch) and drove in fog for two hours to Northampton on … Continue reading
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Reads United at Baysgarth
The final Reads United session of the year took place at Baysgarth School in sunny Barton-upon-Humber today. Lindsay Codd, another one of those cool, keen and committed school librarians I keep coming across, hosted this one. First in were Y5s and … Continue reading
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Branston Community Academy: Library Lovers
I was one of three guest authors at the opening of the Young Adult extension of Branston Community Academy’s library today. Dawn Andrew, from the English department, has worked tirelessly to develop a love of reading at the school. This has … Continue reading
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The Real Secret Garden
Did you see the Great British Food Revival on BBC 2 last Wednesday? It was all about rhubarb. I love rhubarb and we grow (or used to) so much of it in England; mainly in the Wakefield area. The dimple-cheeked … Continue reading
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Holly’s Poem
How tremendous is this? Holly’s poem was sent to me by her headteacher, Mr Tim Redgrave. Mr Redgrave was so proud of Holly’s achievement he wanted to share it with me and now I want to share it with you: World War II … Continue reading
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Town-Fever
Huddersfield Town play Preston North End today in League 1; two teams with a mighty pedigree. Huddersfield Town are currently in second place and go into the match with a record run of 38 games unbeaten. In honour of that feat I … Continue reading
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That Wimpy Kid…
It’s funny how some book titles capture the imagination isn’t it? I wonder what it is that makes that happen? If anyone knows please send me the recipe! At the moment Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid is EVERYWHERE. … Continue reading
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