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Open wide… your wallet that is, not your mouth

I’m sitting at my desk writing this column having been at the dentist this morning. Although I enjoy writing for a living, I can’t help but think I’m in the wrong profession.

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Post modern philosophising… and fish

The first time I saw the horror film Scream I was dumbfounded. Not by the bloodlust or over the top swearing seen in Wes Craven’s 1996 movie but rather the fact the characters would talk about ‘the rules’ of slasher flicks before attempting to avoid the attentions of killer Ghostface by abiding to them.

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Dipping your toes in a distinctly weird experience

I’ll be honest, it wasn’t up there as being among my great ambitions in life. You know the type – go into space, play a game of football at Old Trafford, even the stereotypical swimming with dolphins. You’ll notice having my feet nibbled by small fish in front of a baying crowd is not on the list.

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Bittersweet trip into town ends in a dance off

A few weeks ago for the first time in a long time I ventured into the city centre on a Saturday afternoon.

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Back to the future for late addition to our roads

I passed my driving test in February. While many people reading this will have passed their test years ago and will wonder what the big deal is, to someone who had previously travelled all over the country via the magic of buses, taxis and even once in the back of a Transit van complete with no seats (long story), suddenly being in control of my own vehicular destiny was a big deal.

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Avoiding membership of the ‘27 club’

It was my birthday last week. Before you all rush off to gather presents and excuses as to why they are late, don’t bother. Although on second thoughts, if you do want to splash the cash feel free, but wait until you’ve read this week’s column at least.

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