by JRees | Feb 20, 2014 | Life, Scouts
Today is Founders Day (or Thinking Day if you’re of the Guide persuasion), the anniversary of the birthday of Lord Robert Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting (and Guiding). To commemorate the day Scouting are encouraging us to use the hashtag #myscouthero on...
by JRees | Nov 12, 2013 | Crime, Jack the Ripper, Life, Paranormal
It has been a while since my last update, but I thought that tradition dictates I do one as the Jack the Ripper Conference has just taken place. This year was a special three day event to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the murders – and we were back in...
by JRees | Oct 1, 2012 | Crime, Jack the Ripper, Life
I’m back at last! I know I’ve been promising this blog all weekend, but I just haven’t had the chance (or at times been sober enough). So here we go: Friday 28th October I left Swansea at 11.30am and arrived in York (via Bristol at about 5.30pm)...
by JRees | Aug 8, 2012 | Life, Scouts
As many of you know, I’m a Scout. Have been since the age of 6. In Scouting the highest award a youth member (an under 25) can gain is the Queen Scout Award. It’s quite an impressive achievement. I’ve had most of it done for a few years, but always...
by JRees | Jan 29, 2012 | Life
11.30am – Currently sitting outside in a cafe overlooking the Old City walls. The weather here is sunny with a light breeze and I’d say the temperature reminds me of Spring back home as the sun is very warm on you. I’m finding it a bit strange that...
by JRees | Jan 28, 2012 | Life
Well, I’m here! Currently sitting in the Hotel Montefiore in Jerusalem. Got here about 8pm, went out for food and now am watching Live at the Apollo on the Beeb. Not much of an update today. Just a few things I’ve learnt so far: 1. Luton airport is nicer...
