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An artist for decades, Sue Stephenson’s work was for ever changed by acrylic pouring.
A friend who was enthusiastic about the technique recommended she give it a try last June.
Ms Stephenson loved that it did not require years of instruction and that...
DATE: Jul 17, 2019
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This week I am going to tackle a topic that some might argue I am not old enough to write about — the psychology of ageing.
My response to this would be: “Of course I am, I’ve got 55 years of experience!”
Ironically this one statement neatly sums up ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2019
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In his younger years “Ted” Cowen would fly up the 185 steps of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse.
It was something he did frequently. His father, Rudolph, was the lighthouse keeper and would send him to grab a tool needed for machinery work — sometimes four or ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2019
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John Mitchell studied to become an actor, but decided he was better off camera. That decision, made years ago, has turned into a win for the Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society.
Mr Mitchell is at the helm of Private Lives, Noël Coward’s comedy that st...
DATE: Jul 15, 2019
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The summer slumber continues at the Bridge Club, but things are still moving on the youth bridge initiative as the players and coaches gear up for their trip to the ACBL Summer Nationals at the end of July, and here is an update from John Burville
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DATE: Jul 13, 2019
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It was an opportunity that Edwin Smith couldn’t pass over: the chance to collaborate with artists from islands around the world.
The backdrop was Gibraltar, home of the NatWest International Island Games now taking place.
The Bermuda College lecturer...
DATE: Jul 12, 2019
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Cancer presents in many different forms; Melissa Leach was ill-prepared for the curve ball.
But ... she ran with it.
Factor, a capsule collection of “sun-protective, sustainable” swimwear, came out of that experience.
The line had its official launch...
DATE: Jul 11, 2019
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“Age is nothing but a number. You are never too old or too young to learn.”
Sharmaine Thomas’s message to this year’s graduates of the Adult Education School was heartfelt.
Like them, she was receiving her GED after a personal struggle, but the other...
DATE: Jul 10, 2019
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In her eighties, Myrtle Durham took on a cause: a bus stop in her neighbourhood in Smith’s.
Trash was a problem as was the foliage, which was frequently overgrown.
“I was cutting the bushes otherwise if you sit down on the bench that is there, the bu...
DATE: Jul 09, 2019
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Paul Taylor Dance Company is reputed to be one of the best in the world; Bermudian Jada Pearman becomes part of that legacy this month.
A massive feat, she credits the unconditional support of her parents, Sanz and Roxanne, and years of training; the...
DATE: Jul 08, 2019
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