Vintage is a word which has become a phenomenon in the last few years. It used to be second-hand or used, but change the word to vintage and suddenly the price rises to the same if not more, than brand new products. Vintage markets, vintage tearooms and clothes shops have replaced car boot sales, granny teashops and charity shops. Growing up we watched a lot of TV. Almost indiscriminately, but with access to TCM, my sister and I gobbled up all the old MGM musicals. I see Fran

For the past three months I’ve been working as a carer. It’s been an eye-opener for someone who has never had a lot of close contact with the elderly. I’ve worked with children for the last four years and I am used to their exuberance, naivete and fresh honesty. I love to watch them grow and learn and be a part of that progress. Coming to the other end of the life cycle is fascinating. These are people who have lived through events and eras I’ve only read about in books or se