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
Thank you for the music - well some of it anyway!
Music is a funny yet wonderful phenomenon. I can’t pretend that I know all about it - and who does anyway?
Frank Confidential
A Balearic 'buggers muddle' - plus tennis torture and zebra crossings
Every week Frank Leavers our man with the dirty Mac and half empty glass of inexpensive vino is looking at what lies just below the sophisticated gloss of island life. Come on folks; tell our Frank what’s really happening in Majorca.
Viewpoint
When in Rome…!
Some people find it apparently impossible to comply with some pretty basic rules.
Frank Confidential
Are People coming or going - Plus what drives you to Distraction?
Every week Frank Leavers our man with the dirty Mac and half empty glass of inexpensive vino is looking at what lies just below the sophisticated gloss of island life
Sunday Essay
A man's got to do, what a man's got to do!
Boredom means you start to read stray Hola magazines that feature lots of glamorous couples that you’ve previously never heard of - and in Castilian!
Frank Talking
Face-Masks: The ugly truth!
I have become somewhat of a connoisseur when it comes to face-mask styling presentaion.
Frank Confidential
Majorca tourism - the next twenty years and what might change?
For instance, will travel continue to be unrestricted, or could growing nationalism demand that tourists should stay at home as a matter of loyalty?
Frank Talking
Come on - mind your manners and queue properly will you!
And it’s always about the small things in life such as bad manners, queue jumping and that reliable standby - silently cursing people who don’t behave properly.
Frank Confidential
My island love affair - Twenty years on!
It is with this sense of anticipation, that I start my third decade living here in Majorca.
Sunday Essay
The politics of personality - Who says it doesn't matter?
Prime Minister Johnson and opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer are about as far apart in style and content as it is possible for two politicians to be.
Frank Confidential
Whistling to keep our spirits up? Scary scooters and random fiestas
It seemed that every ‘electric scooter’ on the island was out-to-get-me as I was making my way peaceably along The Kings pavements.
Frank Talking
We are all supposed to want the truth - but what is the truth?
Today, we have those all pervasive social-media warriors commenting on anything and everything.
Frank Confidential
Any chance of some tourism clarity I wonder? Plus - stroppy seagulls and glorious gardening
Someone murmured that the gulls were ultra aggressive as the lack of tourists had severely limited their usual food intake and they were now desperate for food
Frank Talking
Are you predictably boring - or, boringly predictable?
I have been known to keep up a long and very tedious narrative to anyone unlucky enough to be a passenger of mine.
Frank Confidential
Attracting the attention of that waiter; plus, when is it okay to rain?
Today, with your help, I will be undergoing some research as to what British people do or say...
Frank Confidential
Why not try doing it yourself: Plus - beach nudity... Are you hunk, chunk or drunk?
I don’t know if I’m getting a little censorious in my old age - but, there was an awful lot (and I mean a lot!) of naked flesh on show.
Frank Talking
The Survey Says - Love Is In The Air!
George Clooney is still the older man’s ‘Go To’ inspiration.
Frank Confidential
Trying to get back ot normal and failing!
Clearly, these folk aren’t the only ones affected by what is currently happening, but - because of the nature of what they do and the interface that they have with the public their current fate seems much worse.
Frank Confidential
Never a crossed word during lockdown - I don't believe it!
Have you noticed that couples in a new relationship never bicker?
- 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...”
Frank Talking
As it hots up - are you still sleeping with the enemy?
Are you sleeping okay? Well, if you’re not you might consider sleeping alone.
Frank Leavers 24/07/2020 14:38