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The Battle of Britain – so long ago
We are fast approaching the 85th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Britain, so named by Sir Winston Churchill in a House of Commons speech where he indicated that the Battle of France was ended, and the Battle of Britain was about to begin. He also coined the phrase ‘The Few’ who were Read more
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Christmas means Brussels Sprouts!
I know it’s early but…are you Christmas ready? Good preparation prevents poor performance, all round the households of Kent we are just getting through the August Bank Holiday weekend and then it all starts in earnest. In 3 weeks, the swallows will be heading south and trees starting to change colour, it’s all downhill to Read more
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The Letters is now out on Kindle!
The Letters is now available on Amazon and Kindle unlimited, released on 4th May 2025 it can reach a wider audience. Here is a quick link! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F7HF8VDF/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=254ZR194BK15C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VvXTFPMoOqrIFH3YkTGJUA.JEKcEs8sz3bK-x2cudcJmI0GEwiokQ815zfeUzCxBT8&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+letters+john+f+bennett&qid=1746514525&sprefix=the+letters+john+f+bennett%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1 Read more
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New projects 2025
Just to let everyone know that I am writing again in ernest, I am currently working on a cookery book that investigates the basics of cooking, my own recipes and a deep dive into the food we used to eat from our grand parents days when austerity was the name of the game. I hope Read more
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The Letters – excerpt from my recent book
Chapter Four – the journey to Egypt Friday Dec.27th No 866845 Gnr A Garrett 29894 (C). GHQ 2nd Echelon C/O Army P.O. 725 Dear Mum and Dad, This comes to you from mid ocean to let you know that after a riotous bout of sea sickness I am once more my hale and hearty Read more
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A trip to Umbria – well worth the visit!
On a whim we decided to visit Italy, it was one of the places we had on our bucket list but somehow, we hadn’t got round to arranging a visit. We had a seen a deal through one of the companies who sell the holidays which are not snapped up immediately, a five-night half board Read more