24 January 2012

The )DFHERRN Daily Sparkle The Reminiscence and Activities Newspaper

Tuesday 24th January 2012

TODAY IN HISTORY

THE WAY WE WERE

On 24th January 1928, Desmond Morris was born. After military service he attended the University of Birmingham to study Zoology. He went on to be Curator of Mammals at London Zoo. In the 1950s he was the presenter of the ITV programme Zoo Time.

What could be nicer on a winter’s afternoon than hot buttered crumpets? I always used to think crumpets looked and felt most unappetising. They are quite rubbery aren’t they until you toast them?

Desmond Morris was best known for his book about human behaviour. The Naked Ape was published in 1967. What most people don’t know about Desmond Morris is that he is an accomplished artist. His paintings have been exhibited all over the world.

It’s a different matter once they are hot. When they’re crisp and a bit brown on the outside, and soft on the inside, they’re delicious. We used to hold them up on a long handled toasting fork to brown in front of a blazing open fire. With butter filling the holes, and even better with a bit of honey on as well, they are a real treat.

DO YOU REMEMBER?

After we were married, Angie and I always sat down on Sunday afternoons to listen to the BBC Light Programme. It was a hilarious hour of fantastic comedy – starting with The Navy Lark. This told stories of the farcical doings onboard the ineptly run HMS Troutbridge. It was helped by having a cast of some of the funniest men of all time. Sub Lieutenant Leslie Phillips’ navigation orders consisted of ‘full ahead both ...err, ...left hand down a bit.’ This usually resulted in Chief Petty Officer Pertwee yelling ‘Everybody down’ as Troutbridge hit the dock walls. I laughed so much my tummy hurt!

OVER TO YOU

Dear Mary and Jimmy The article about scarves reminded me of all the scarves I have knitted over the years. I also remember times when no lady would go out without a head-scarf to protect her hairdo if it got windy. I liked to wear a little silk or chiffon scarf with a jumper or a jacket. Even fine, flimsy fabrics like that kept the draughts out. I used to wear mine with a scarf ring to keep it in place. I had one with a cameo on it and one that was like a silver leaf. I haven’t seen scarf rings for years. Best wishes from Mabel

40s WIRELESS FAVOURITES Name the w i r e l e s s programmes in the clues below. 1. “The time in Britain is 12 noon. In Germany it’s 1 pm, and at home and away it’s time again for Two --------” 2. In towns and villages all over Britain interesting people were interviewed and asked to choose a piece of music. 3. This band leader hosted guest singers and his signature tune was ‘Here’s to the next Time’ 4. This programme, known by its initials, kept the troops laughing during the war with Sophie Tuckshop, Mona Lott, Mrs Mopp and Colonel Chinstrap.

BELL BOTTOM BLUES I've got the bell-bottom ---Cause my sweetie is a sailor And he's sailin’ somewhere ---- to sea I've got the bell-bottom blues Cause I'm crazy 'bout a ---And I don't know when he's comin' ---- to me I got the bell-bottom blues Just a waitin’ for a ---Heaven knows I'm ---- as can be I got the bell ---- blues And I won't be feelin better Till my sailor ---- comes sailin’ home to ----

ANSWERS ANSWERS 1. Blues 4. Back 7. Bottom

2. out 5. Letter 8. Boy

3. Sailor 6. lonely 9. Me

1. Two-way Family Favourites 2. Down Your Way 3. Henry Hall’s Guest Night 4. ITMA, It’s That Man Again

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