Another kick in the whatnots as a result of our monumentally stupid decision to abandon our closest trading partners 8 years ago. Just wait for this to kick into the inflation stats.
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Terry Pratchett's final masterpiece, 'The Shepherd's Crown.' To honour this milestone, we're sharing these poignant reflections from Rob Wilkins.
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It’s been ten years since the publication of The Shepherd’s Crown, the last book Terry Pratchett completed before he died. Once the spine on this one was cracked, there were no more new Pratchetts to look forward to, and I know a lot of Discworld readers who were, understandably, with that sad reality in mind, reluctant to finish - or even start - this one because it felt like the final closing of a door.
But I also know that Terry wanted his books to be read and enjoyed far more than he wanted them kept on a shelf. And as time passes it becomes ever more apparent how much the Discworld books reward re-visiting, perpetually revealing something new, literary gems Terry had hidden away for a second or third, or even more, re-read. Every Pratchett is to some degree an unread Pratchett, including the ones you’ve already enjoyed and including The Shepherd’s Crown.
So the greatest way to honour Terry’s legacy is to pull that book you’ve been saving off the shelf, make a nice cup of tea and settle down to read the story he wrote for you. Enjoy.
Rob Wilkins
Wiltshire, August 2025
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#TerryPratchett #Discworld
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Terry Pratchett's final masterpiece, 'The Shepherd's Crown.' To honour this milestone, we're sharing these poignant reflections from Rob Wilkins.
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It’s been ten years since the publication of The Shepherd’s Crown, the last book Terry Pratchett completed before he died. Once the spine on this one was cracked, there were no more new Pratchetts to look forward to, and I know a lot of Discworld readers who were, understandably, with that sad reality in mind, reluctant to finish - or even start - this one because it felt like the final closing of a door.
But I also know that Terry wanted his books to be read and enjoyed far more than he wanted them kept on a shelf. And as time passes it becomes ever more apparent how much the Discworld books reward re-visiting, perpetually revealing something new, literary gems Terry had hidden away for a second or third, or even more, re-read. Every Pratchett is to some degree an unread Pratchett, including the ones you’ve already enjoyed and including The Shepherd’s Crown.
So the greatest way to honour Terry’s legacy is to pull that book you’ve been saving off the shelf, make a nice cup of tea and settle down to read the story he wrote for you. Enjoy.
Rob Wilkins
Wiltshire, August 2025
🔗📚 https://t.co/EbMXhEuCkr
#TerryPratchett #Discworld
Good Morning and an old fashioned "Happy Christmas" to all our friends, colleagues, clients, suppliers, supporters and customers alike.
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Please note our offices ( both PF and GDS) will be closed ( actually just off-line) next Monday 9th December from 09:30 local to at least 15:30 local due to essential maintenance to our local power network.
We will update everyone when power is restored
@SimonCalder Gotta say thanks to @easyJet , last nights late flight home to LGW, canx on thursday night, beat the HAM curfew by just 2 minutes. 2x wheelchair/assis
pax to deplane at HAM, only one wheelchair at gate. Home 3 hours late, but a whole lot better than staying in HAM till Monday.
8 years ago today, I proudly voted for Brexit.
While we delivered on the will of the people, Keir Starmer tried to reverse your vote.
That’s the difference between us.