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!
What do you prefer - being bored or just irritated?
Is being boring actually that bad? What do you think?
Films in English for this Friday (21 January)
Three new releases this weekend. From coaching the best tennis players to the lastest Guillermo del Toro film and a thriller with some high class actors. Take a look here.
Keeping warm - in the deep midwinter!
Find out what Frank Leavers has to say about how to endure this winter on the island.
Are you, or have you ever been a pushy parent?
Frank Leavers' views on some of the stories of the week.
Films in English for Friday 14 until Thursday 20 January
An additional showing of this scary movie to be shown at Festival Park this week.
Pretending to be someone else? Hey, It's called acting!
Frank Leavers' views on some of the stories of the week.
Is it time we started to mind our pandemic manners?
One in eight staff say that they have been pushed by a customer and one in ten has actually been punched. So what’s going on?
Come on what's your password? Oh dear - I will have to look it up
Has this situation ever happened to you?
The 1970's - Let's go back to the future: Plus, getting a gong!
"l am also informed by those in the know that as we enter 2022 we are set to pick up some of the lifestyle habits of that much maligned decade."
Films in English for Wednesday 5 to Thursday 13 January
Tuesday only showing at Festival Park in English is The Card Counter. Take a look here for times and check out the trailer.
New year - New man? I don't think so!
Tomorrow is December 31, so tradition has it that you and millions of others are about to pledge to a New Year resolution.
Putting on the podge over Christmas and football follies
"We’ve not even hit New Year, yet I daren’t look at myself as I pass a normally harmless mirror in the hallway."
Films in English until Tuesday 4 January
This week one new release but still others showing at Ocimax, Rivoli, Augusta, Festival Park, CineCiutat and Mahon.
Too many happy pills- the sound of sirens and a bedtime blitz!
This week in Frank Confidential: The streets and shops are packed with people Christmas shopping.
Are British politics now beyond a joke!
"You know when a government is in trouble when their Prime Minister is heckled by his own back-benches"
How about a gift-less christmas? Plus, porch pirates and bingo blues
Frank Leavers' views on some of the stories of the week.
Some random thoughts in the snow!
You see, it isn’t only little kids who become excited by snow...
Hey, you pensioners out there...Gizza job!
Why are so many people joining the so-called ‘grey workforce’? What do you think?
- 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...”
Comment
Come on, who said youth was wasted on the young?
"In my experience, any attempt to tell a teenager what to do, or why they should be doing it, is bound to fail."
Frank Leavers 27/01/2022 12:25