37 with two children at primary school studying for a degree in a local polytechnic. Thank you Access course which allowed those who left school at 15 before taking O levels, a second chance. My final degree was actually the first exam I had taken.
Followed it up with others but graduation was a proud moment.
The early release scheme it's a gimmick and helps no-one but criminals. Just build more prisons.
Cox’s Apples Can’t seem to find any!
Good Morning Thursday 23rd July 2026
Support and friendship for those whose lives have been affected by estrangement.


. But then things got unexpectedly, immeasurably better. Love had never entered my considerations, but it happened, even for a cynic like me. Still happy thirty odd years later.
