Adrian Phelan
Post 26
Turning 50| New competition| Back to Parkrun| All the fun of the circus| Magic Faraway Tree| Job networking| Charity bit| Goodbye and thanks| Social links| Links to previous posts
50 to 50
I’ve re-edited this week’s post a couple of times, the last being because I’m reminded by the calendar on my phone that it is now exactly six months to my 50th birthday. Half a year; one hundred and however many days. Those over 50 won’t care. Those with a while to 50 will have a little smirk. But the key message is, you need to start thinking about what you’re going to get me. Everyone who has turned 50 so far this year has gone home from their dos with 100 bottles of wine. I don’t drink it, or whiskey, so you need to be more imaginative. Think, stuff I can sell on 😊. Nonetheless, a big six months ahead. Lots to achieve I hope and a good summer.
Competition: I said I would mark six months of blogs with a competition, so the question this time is what was number 1 in the UK on 29 September 1976. Answer by 23.50 on Thursday, 2 April for a chance to win. Email adrianphelan@hotmail.co.uk
Parkrunning with friends
In the second of recent remissness’s, it was remiss of me not to mention that I went back to the Parkrun last Saturday for the first time in ages, and what a tonic it was. Saturday mornings are busy, but I should have made sure I got to more of them this year. I loved it. I’ve said in previous posts that I won’t pass up the opportunity to acknowledge friendship and it was two very good people who nudged me back into it, so thank you very much. I shall go again on Saturday for sure. (And I did and fell over and won’t be going back for a while).
Out and about – two different kinds of theatres
I got out and about this week. I saw a local youth theatre production of The Crucible, and it was excellent. I did have the film at the back of my mind when I was watching it, (no pressure) but that just made it a great juxtaposition. There wasn’t a bad performance from any of the young actors, and it was extra special that a couple were the children of friends of ours.
I also went to Zippos Circus, which was great fun. There aren’t too many young people around me anymore so I’m making the most of these opportunities. Our parents used to take us to the circus when it was in town, so it was nice to do the same with my own.
The filim bit
There’s only one place to go this week and that’s The Magic Faraway Tree. Like the circus, this brilliant adaptation of the much-loved Enid Blyton stories brought some technicolour into our cold day, for a couple of hours anyway. The AI one-sentence description is ‘A group of children climb a magical tree whose branches lead to ever‑changing, fantastical lands filled with wonder, danger, and unforgettable characters. This is topped and tailed with the story of a family of five who must relocate from their modern city life to a much slower-paced rural existence and all that that might bring, including the cliches.
It’s good and to make a connection, has a cameo from one of the kids that was in The Crucible I cover above. What a start to their film career.
Because this is a fantasy, it’s one for the cinema, so do take the younger kids over Easter, although kids of all ages and their parents/grandparents will also enjoy it.
The job bit
Job chats continued this week, and I had a nice conversation with an old friend who should prove very helpful with networking. They say that’s the way most jobs are found and if that’s the case then I’m coming for a few more of you so brace yourselves.
Again, this is my last blog post of this financial year so if you’re accruing a few bob and have room for a small one, do keep me in mind. I’m equally at home with being behind a computer processing data as I am with being out and about engaging with people. And I am a loyal advocate. I would get fully-behind your projects.
Here is my CV to read and share.
Do Good Well
I had a look around online to see who I could raise awareness for this week, and I’ve decided to go with the Dash Charity who provide refuge accommodation for women and children who are not safe in their own homes. Help me raise awareness and donate if you can.
Goodbye and thanks
Short and sharp this week as we reach a full six months’ worth of posts. The clocks have changed and I’m hoping the tides will change too in terms of job opportunities. Thanks for getting this far and I’ll see you next week for number 27.
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