There is a thought provoking paragaph in today's 'The Independent' newspaper written by Janet Street-Porter. It refers to waists. To paraphrase: she feels that a lot of rubbish is written about women on diets and considers it an issue hijacked by women. She points out that it is difficut for middle-aged men to regain their youthful waists to the point that they are embarrassed to seek assistance. She applauds Stephen Fry for cutting out bread, potatoes etc. and feels that more men should start walking.
I agree with the writer. Incidentally the Independent is my favourite newspaper and am glad to be reminded of my need to make healthy moves to get some weight off. To those already slim and sexy men - congratulations!
Recently I referred to the Brough's store that operated in Station Road. You will probably be aware of the picture of the store on site, taken in 1914, and the fact that I was not sure whether the owner was called Brough or Broughs. I always felt that it was probably Brough and I am right. The influence of Joseph Brough is still felt today! There is a Joseph Brough Charitable Trust Fund [unless it has very recently disbanded] and is administered through the Community Foundation - serving Tyne and Wear and Northumberland. The fund was established in 1940 and helps projects in Northumberland and Durham, with a special interest in Methodist causes. So it is reasonable to assume that he was a Methodist. Seemingly he was a man keen to help those in need as far as he could. Does anyone know more about him, or have memories of the store to add to those already on site?
WB
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