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 Confidential
Do we need a "cooler" crackdown? Plus, please don't mention the weather
Why not try the ‘Cooler’ system, whereupon drunks and troublemakers are put into a designated area for the night if they are deemed socially unacceptable and released the next morning upon producing 500 euros either in cash or via a card?
Frank Talking
So - please mind you language will you?
Frankly, I don’t have the space in this column to list all the Americanisms that I rail against, but I have noticed one that is infecting everyday language...
Frank Confidential
Time to get tough on organised fly tippers - plus, why so many Balearic civil servants?
Don't forget the much anticipated Balearic Cup in May in Cala Millor!
Frank Confidential
My counterfeit crisis - plus, Sonny & Cher and women at the wheel
For what it’s worth, I still think that our tourism authorities could do more to promote specialised activity tourism during the winter months such as the vastly underestimated walking market.
Frank Talking
You wear it well
I have this theory that it’s not that people dress badly per-se - but on occasions they dress at complete odds with what used to be regarded as right-and-proper.
Confidential
Competitive cricket returns to Majorca. Plus, fire frenzy and fiestas!
The annual Balearic Cup inter-island cricket competition will be held in Majorca from May 8 to 10.
Frank Talking
Is virtue signalling the curse of modern life?
If I see another social media warrior witter-on about her - I’m sorry, it’s usually a her! - Veganuary - (yawn!) - Spamuary (just eat Spam) - Nanuary (dress like your Nan) I will scream.
Frank Talking
Redefining work in the roaring twenties!
What happens when we are not needed anymore and some gizmo-thingy does what we used to do much better than we ever did it.
Frank Confidential
A pensioner bus pass, visiting my local co-op and a beautiful cathedral
With this one of my girlfriends walked past and I exclaimed boldly - “He’s just nicked a bottle of Chardonnay.”
Frank Talking
Twixt Christmas and New Year!
Some people had stayed up all night to be at the front of the queue on Boxing Day morning.
Confidential
Posting a boast for Christmas and the Boxing Day 'bash'
However, like all good things - it’s best to know when to end it all.
Frank Talking
Looking for inspiration and failing!
Trawling through the UK newspapers looking for inspiration whilst trying to avoid anything vaguely political.
Sunday politics
As Boris wins big - Labour go into crisis mode!
The fact of the matter was that his manifesto was a slim volume, to say the least - with a rather top-heavy list of vague, and rather large spending promises, and he endlessly parroted the phrase “Let’s Get Brexit Done.”
Frank Talking
Let's talk about television - Is it time for 'Strictly' to call it a day?
As I am not a particular fan of formulaic quizzes, or excruciatingly dull regional news programmes - there’s not much left to watch before 9pm local time is there?
Confidential
Don’t you hate the Christmas hype? Plus - Rafa’s local difficulty and other stuff!
The Christmas hype doesnt start until about now, the second week in December.
Frank Talking
It's wet and windy outside - so tonight I'm staying in… again!
It seems that anything socially worthwhile has to commence well after good Christian men and women are in their own beds.
Confidential
Out-of-date bank cards -Plus, where has everyone gone?
Come on, a comprehensive list of ‘things to do in 2020’ cannot be sniffed at.
Frank Talking
What the world needs is more plumbers
If my daughter wants to be a vegan when she’s older then that’s fine, but I’ll have that conversation with her myself.”
Confidential
Do we Brits suffer from small town syndrome?
When you decided to migrate south to the Mediterranean, it may not have occurred to you that even your fellow Brits weren’t exactly the same as you were used to at home.
- 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
Why is it that men hate visiting a doctor?
Recently it appears that two-thirds of men would put off seeing a GP in case they were told that they had a serious illness, which if you think about it, rather defeats the whole point of the exercise.
Frank Leavers 28/02/2020 17:38