Frank Leavers
Frank has been writing a number of different columns for the Bulletin for almost 16 years; in that time he has also worked as a radio and television presenter in Mallorca. He has a background in the press, media, politics and public affairs that goes back to the early 1980’s. Alas, he’s getting grumpier as he gets older!
Viewpoint: if you get the call, get it done!
"I must say the whole process was incredibly straightforward"
Confidential: Mallorca ex-pats; the shape of things to come
Frank Leavers on the current situation of the British expatriated comunity living in Mallorca.
Frank Talking: I want to make a complaint about people who complain!
Our columnist Frank Leavers talks about those who live in an endless spiral of complaining.
Confidential: Are you a full-on power walker? - Plus, Stop pointing at me!
Frank Leavers views on those (overly) dedicated hill walkers and unsustainable restrictions on Mallorca.
Come on, please don't act your age!
Age related socially driven activities have changed quite considerably over the past twenty to thirty years...
When does development turn into over-development?
There seems to be a frantic desire to build, build, build...
Could a consequence of Covid-19 be extreme tediousness?
The very fact that most of us are having to spend much more time than usual with our nearest and dearest has come at a price.
Are you Staying Local? Plus - getting the size right and motorcycle mayhem!
"The lockdowns have had a number of effects on us all. Some well recorded, others less so, because the feelings that are induced just creep up on you."
Please be "humour aware" before you laugh!
But according to comedians such as John Cleese, our sense of humour is being hi-jacked by those who believe that humour must never be cruel or edgy.
Look out, there are tourists about! plus - a property sales surge?
If government allow island travel and tourism to go ahead, it is hardly the fault of those arriving here...
An order - Followed by a counter-order - equals disorder!
One thing is for sure though, there is no one single reaction to what is happening in the world at the moment.
A shorter working week: the winners and losers. Plus, Easter tourism and Euthanasia!
It was my understanding the island based tourism industry were keen to downplay Easter holidays this year.
Why not splash a little flash?
For a year now, most men have been slopping around in clothing that would embarrass a rough sleeper and blaming it on Covid-19...
Women need respect and protection - plus, "Spotters" and bankruptcy blues!
‘Spotters’ will be watching the numbers of people in bars this week so that the current rules are not contravened.
I don't know what all the fuss is about!
This week our columnist Frank Leavers tells us his views on the aftermath of the Harry and Meghan controversy.
Cops and curfews: Plus - Reading and raining!
Hard to believe I know, but it has been almost exactly one year since this pandemic caused the first lockdown to be instigated.
The reasons why cars are driving me mad!
"I the only person on the island who has had a wing mirror disintegrate whilst in a car wash"
Black or White: playing the system! plus, getting ready for visitors and a brand new supermarket
“When you’ve just paid some unexpected back taxes and then have to listen to someone brag about never having paid a penny of tax - it really does get to you.”
What not to wear in a pandemic - but you will anyway!
Our columnist Frank Leavers gives his thoughts on the strange fashion of these semi-lockdown times.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Frank Talking: I'm sorry, but could you please say that again?
Frank Leavers views on how the new generations speak unintelligible English.
Frank Leavers 30/04/2021 12:52