Huddersfield Examiner - Columnists - Linda Whitwam

Linda Whitwam: Heading for one Hull-of-a-good weekend

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:34:00 GMT

AS you read this, I am packing my bags and heading for an exciting Bank Holiday weekend away.

Linda Whitwam: We pass through once – let’s do some good

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:31:00 GMT

"I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."

Linda Whitwam: Golf is a frustrating way to chase an impossible dream

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:37:00 GMT

THIS month sees the official start to the golf season.

Linda Whitwam: One false move now could result in disaster this summer

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:35:00 GMT

THESE are nervous times in the village. One false move now could result in disaster and humiliation again this summer.

Linda Whitwam: Spring has sprung

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SPRING is springing into action. Cheerful yellow daffodils have arrived to brighten up their drab surroundings, evenings are lighter, Huddersfield skies are blue – well, bluish – and birds are chirruping themselves silly at daybreak.

Linda Whitwam: Spring has sprung

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Linda Whitwam: Planning a summer holiday

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FÉLICITATIONS to the French. Following pressure from our Gallic soeurs, the male-dominated Government français has decided that the female of the species will no longer have to declare whether they are a madame or mademoiselle on official forms.

Linda Whitwam: I need to do more standing and staring

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IF the winter weather is starting to depress you, may I suggest a trip to London and a visit to the Natural History Museum to restore your faith in human nature and the wonders of the world we inhabit.

Linda Whitwam: Defying Nature – with a little outside help

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WHEN you shake your head from side to side does it sound like the back of your neck is full of ball-bearings?

Linda Whitwam: Herman was a great success - well, nearly

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

MY neighbour Carol gave me a Herman a couple of weeks ago.

Linda: Rekindling my interest in books and reading

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

I ŠGOT a Kindle for Christmas. This might not seem like an earth-shattering event, but this smart little gadget has already made a big impact.

Dieting is no picnic for Max the sheepish schnauzer

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

I’m hardly speaking to Max our miniature schnauzer.

Linda Whitwam: If you want to be happy in 2012, practise compassion

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SO, tomorrow is another year, an opportunity for a fresh start. As we look back over this year, few will mourn the passing of 2011.Š

Linda Whitwam: Time for resolutions whether large or small

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

IT’S THE last day for me to add the final touches to my New Year Resolutions list.

Linda: Dreaming of tax-free living in sunny Paradise

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CLOSE your eyes and imagine a place where the sun shines almost every day, azure blue skies dotted with fluffy white clouds lazily drifting by, coaxed along by the gentle breeze.

Linda: One giant leap for mankind

Huddersfield Examiner — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

ON a previous visit to Florida a few years ago, I joined dozens of locals on the beach near Daytona to witness a momentous event.

Linda: It’s autumn and time for the figure-hugging lycra again

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE BRIEF Indian summer is well and truly over. Gone are the balmy days of early October, only to be replaced by damp, misty mornings, the first frost of the season and even a hailstorm or two on Tuesday.

Linda: A dose of reality is needed for our youngsters

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

IS IT any wonder that employers regard some of our young people as ill prepared for life?

Linda: All creatures great and small

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

NATURE is a wonderful thing. Even living in a town or village, examples of Mother Nature’s bountiful blessings are all around us.

Linda: The life and times of Barry the rolling rodent

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT

CONTINUING with the nature theme, I thought you might like to hear what happened to a friend of mine this week.