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!
Frank Talking
Do you ever get bored of being you?
What we all need is an occasional break-from-ourselves.
Viewpoint
And the survey says!
"I was surprised how quickly men and women can realign their working day to the home environment if that is what is expected of them..."
Frank Confidential
Staying at home this Christmas? Unseasonal fires and Palma speed limits!
Palma City council were to introduce a 30kph speed limit on many of its city roads.
Frank Confidential
Are you Rubbish at recycling?
In a British newspaper recently that suggested that 6 out of 10 people surveyed said that they were “rubbish” at recycling.
Sunday Essay
The sporting life!
Because your average modern, professional footballer, is about as interesting as a bucket of cold spit; those whose job it is in the media to keep us interested in the game have to resort to persecuting team managers and coaches to enliven the dull days between dull matches.
Frank Talking
The worrying world of fashionable eating
These achingly cool places know that they can’t, nor want to compete with the fast-food big-boys, yet are quite willing to charge a small fortune for a bowl of coloured rice, a tasty floret of kale and one sprig of coriander - yum yum!
Frank Confidential
What about a Majorca staycation? Plus - luxurious larceny!
I have to say that there are some really good deals out there right across the island.
Sunday Essay
I hate what you say, but will defend your right to say it
While I am at it - when did our universities and other seats of learning start organising ‘No Platform’ bans on those they might, or do - disagree with?
Frank Talking
Memories are made of this!
It is said that as a person gets older their memory gets increasingly random in focus and content.
Frank Confidential
Water, water everywhere! Plus - the 'raves' in my valley
I had started to notice that late at night our valley above Andratx town was alive with the sound of music and motorbikes.
Sunday Essay
Is being tough on Covid-19 denying certain civil liberties?
While the UK government fifed and faffed about for what seemed like ages, agonising over - let’s face it, a very limited lockdown - Spain went into full lockdown mode ... .
Frank Confidential
How's The Weather with you? Plus - The bog-roll Blues
Is panic buying back once again? I do hope not, but the evidence of my ‘big’ shop over the weekend might suggest that some shoppers are reverting to type.
Frank Confidential
Majorca and the 'second wave' divide - plus, getting the kids back to school
Rather like the United Kingdom, Spain has got itself in an awful knot over whether and when schools should re-open to pupils and students.
Frank Talking
A comprehensive list of stupid things men say and do - How annoying are you?
As a man gets older, does he just forget how to be cool - or is it in his DNA to be reduced to little annoying sayings and ‘pat’ phrases?
Frank Confidential
Mugger alert! Plus, do the self-isolation rules apply to everyone?
Rumours abound, to the effect that if you are rich enough to afford to hire a private jet to Majorca and beyond, you’ve no need to worry about those silly rules that apply to the rest of us.
FRANK CONFIDENTIAL
Holiday Britain- A rip off, or just commercial common sense?
Earlier in the week a British newspaper was carrying a story regarding what Brits pack when they go on holiday abroad - as if?
Sunday Essay
If royalty is in trouble, is reform the answer?
Would a newly slimmed down royal family still have Queen Elizabeth’s commitment to the Commonwealth?
Frank Confidential
Is it hot enough for you? Plus - cloudy swimming pools and wasps!
Why is it always “stinking hot”?
Music
Alejandra Burgos - Buenos Aires to busking and the blues!
Interview with Alejandra Burgos, an incredibly talented woman singer/musician who is based here in Majorca.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
Sunday Essay
‘Punching a puppy ’ and all change at the office!
“We have to think outside the box.”
Frank Leavers 05/10/2020 09:24