Tag Archives: 2011

“The Muppets” – a review

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Oh those were simpler days weren’t they, those days when The Muppets bestrode prime time television and the hearts of children. There were only the slight distractions of Thatcher, the Cold War, famine in Africa and the Hand of God … Continue reading →

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That was it? 2011 in photos …

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

This is what the big beasts think of when they think of 2011 as the year draws to a close. They think of Tahrir Square, they think of Tripoli and they think of the Taliban. They think of tsunami, smuggling … Continue reading →

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White … Christmas …

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

Given the absence of snow and overall mildness here in blighty here’s a video of a cold, white place: British Antarctic Survey. And here are the fellows taking part in the World Busk. For charity.

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Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2011

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

The reaction to the prize winner sums up the problem the Taylor Wessing now faces. When even Sean O’Hagan in the Guardian is lamenting the appearance of yet another female redhead and looking for any works in the prize shortlist … Continue reading →

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Match Photos: Beaconsfield SYCOB 1-0 Slough Town

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

The SYCOB stands for Slough Youth Club Old Boys and Slough Town are actually tenants of Beaconsfield so the Rams in their red and white quarters are pretty well connected to Slough. Sadly though, despite winning today in front of … Continue reading →

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Match Photos: Chalfont St Peter take the title

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

There was a 0-0 draw against Stotfold to get through first … and then a wait as calls were put in to Aylesbury United whose opponents, Tring Athletic, were the only side who could catch Chalfont St Peter and deny … Continue reading →

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Deutsche Börse Photography Prize 2011

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

Moved this year to the warehouse space of Ambika P3 at the University of Westminster the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize in 2011 again shows both the strengths and weaknesses of ‘art photography’ and as ever is likely to provoke strong … Continue reading →

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Match photos: Chesham United 0-0 Bashley

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

Some games just never catch light, even with a hearty away supporting shouting “Yellows, yellows!” at random times. So despite this being a key match in the Generals’ attempt to reach the Premier Division play offs there was more tension … Continue reading →

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Match photos: Chalfont St Peter 1-0 Hillingdon Borough

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

The wisdom has it that champion teams play badly and win – and teams at the top get the benefit of the doubts in referees’ minds. Both pieces of knowledge were in evidence at Mill Meadow yesterday as Chalfont St … Continue reading →

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Match Photos: Chesham Utd Ladies v Plymouth Argyle Ladies

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

And so to the Southwest Combination and back to The Meadow for a Sunday feast of football. Well, one half of football anyway. This battle between the top two was very nice poised at 1-1 when I had to make … Continue reading →

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