Wimbledon 2026 Welcome, Wimbledon-Watchers!  I have had some successful years predicting Wimbledon, but last year was not one of those!  Undaunted, I now present the first four seeds from the Women’s and Men’s tournaments. Women’s No. 1 Seed – Aryna Sabalenka My original write-up, in 2021, was: “Six foot tall, and born in Belarus, she […]

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A Zodiac of Painters Following on from last week’s art theme, I am looking at various artists representing their Sun signs.  The next two weeks will be taken up with Wimbledon blog season!  Does the painter depicted under your Sun sign resonate with you, or do they push your buttons, I wonder…? Aries – Vincent […]

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David Hockney (1937 – 2026) “Art is not just a luxury or a self-contained activity.  It has a profound influence on other aspects of our lives…” ~ David Hockney David Hockney is our national treasure artist.  His work is something everyone can enjoy.  He passed away last Thursday, but will be forever in our hearts. […]

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Anthony Head (1954 – 2026) “Head was a brilliant actor who played the worst person in the world which was an incredible skill because he was the best person” ~ Brett Goldstein Actor Anthony Head, has died at the age of 72, from complications due to pneumonia.  He played a range of characters, from the […]

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