70 Years of History that our Queen has witnessed
Just think what our Queen has lived through. Justine summarises for AION
Queen Elizabeth II-70 facts
Did you know…. One of the Queen’s nicknames was ‘Cabbage’ Her first horse was called Peggy The Queen is the only person in the UK who does not need a driving licence She drove a truck during World War 2 becoming the first female member of the royal family to serve in the forces Her […]
Cheers Lizzie!
Some great British sounding cocktails
A Novel Page reviews
AIONs very own book reviewer has this month’s roundup
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
A review of RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022
She’s brilliant and British – Jubilee special
The ultimate Brilliant & British
A day in the life of Queenie
A short Story by Lauren Edwards
An American in England
Move over Bill Bryson, there’s a new girl in Blighty.
The subtle signs
I am forty-four and that’s OK. I wasn’t OK about turning into this decade but I am fine now that I am in it. When looking back at the different versions of myself that have come and gone I can see positive changes; I am no longer riddled daily with crippling anxiety, I have found […]
Parenting adults
Help! Please can someone write a guide book about how we as parents – parent our adult children. Just like our babies don’t miraculously turn into well adjusted and successful adults at the stroke of midnight on their eighteenth birthday, we don’t miraculously lose our parental instincts, constant worry and need to guide and control. […]
Caravan of Love
This month’s short story winner is Jennifer, well done AION salutes you
She’s Brilliant and British
AION celebrates actress Maxine Peake this month
Hollywood Lunch
A review of Six by Nico, Canary Wharf
Is there too much to watch on television?
A nostalgic look at our TV viewing habits
Gyles Brandreth in Bury
I went to see Gyles Brandreth on tour and I liked it
A Novel Page reviews
AIONs very own book reviewer has this month’s roundup
Back to Life
Love, Loss & Hope. A transition from existing, to living again.
A day out in London-town
A wonderful eat around London with friends
The lost art of letter writing
A short beautifully crafted post that you’ll love.
Little Voice
Learning to speak up is tough if you’re a naturally quieter person.
Short Story Competition
Get your pen ready – it’s AION’s short story competition.
And the Oscar goes to…
AION’s Justine on The Slap. Will Smith vs Chris Rock vs Common Decency
There goes my hero…
On Taylor Hawkins…I feel like I’ve lost a friend or a relative…
I miss my Mum every day
To all of you who have lost their mums, I feel your pain and especially on a milestone like Mother’s Day. Remember always to smile for her by Louise Cairns
COVID-19 got me, then a catastrophic flood: valid excuses for not blogging?
Guest writer Bone & Silver on testing + and Australia’s floods
A Novel Page reviews
AIONs very own book reviewer has this month’s roundup
Six Years Later…
Imagine re-joining your life after a 6 year break. What would you think you’d have missed aside from the obvious?
Easy-Peasey Skinny Creamy Chicken Curry
Quick and easy creamy chicken curry that’s skinny and also taste-tastic!
Short Story Competition Winner
AION’s short story competition winner
DIY Chinese Dinner
AION is making healthy Chinese spring rolls and fried rice – its yummy & easy
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