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Songs that Define the 1960s Generation

I have recently been to see the Bob Dylan film, A Complete Unknown. I sing and play guitar in private. The film took me back to the 1960’s. I was 15 in 1960. It also reminded me of some of the songs in the film. I loved and sang these songs before they were forgotten. For me, these songs ‘sum up the sixties’ and remind … Continue reading Songs that Define the 1960s Generation

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1960s, 1970s, Adrian Jones, Alps, Crawley Wheelers, cycling, England, France, holiday, road racing, Switzerland, time trialing, Tour de France, touring

Adrian Jones Cyclist

If I close my eyes and think of Adrian, who do I see? I remember a quiet, unassuming man who got on well with everyone. He was very polite and underneath that polite exterior was a steely determination to do well, something I found out many times when he beat me in bike races, not that I minded as I had my moments as well. Continue reading Adrian Jones Cyclist

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2002, family, history, Independent Hostels, Newtonmore, Newtonmore Hostel

The Story of Newtonmore Hostel

We ran the hostel for 20 years (1992 to 2012) and lived in the village of Newtonmore for 25 years. We miss aspects of village life such as the good friends we left behind and Craigellachie House, where we lived. We don’t miss the cold winters. To have continued would have been unsustainable as we got older; it was time to move on, all things must pass. Continue reading The Story of Newtonmore Hostel

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