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Jane Buckle's bio
My Grandfather was called Bertie Buckle. He was a journalist in Fleet Street then went to live in India and founded the Bombay Gazette. I am not certain this was true but that was what my father told me!
I always wanted to be a journalist but ended up doing Public Relations and Advertising, both of which meant that I was writing Press Releases, brochures and articles about clients.
I formed my own little business specialising in P.R and Advertising. Unfortunately my clients drifted away one by one. They thought young and enthusiastic girls were preferable to an old lady of 55!
I then moved to France where I lived for six blissful years. I renovated and sold houses and finally I realised my dream and wrote for three magazines there. I even had my own column in one of them.
On my return to England I pitched for freelance work with all sorts of magazines and papers. I did write some pieces but I was over the moon when Silversurfers accepted an article.
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Pass the pliers pleaseLong, long ago when I went to open a tin of corned beef and the little tab snapped off AGAIN I gave up and now I just use a can opener, much easier! -
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Approved0 Comments27/11/2015 10:50:59short stories: Embracing Old AgeWhat the heck, I will not embrace old age thank you. My children will have to carry me kicking and...
Approved0 Comments17/08/2015 11:52:40short stories: Pass the pliers pleaseNo I am not trying a bit of DIY, although when push comes to shove I am capable of doing the odd...
Approved0 Comments10/10/2014 15:52:36short stories: DIY for anybody?Most people think that DIY should be left to men, although many of them are hopeless when it comes...
Approved0 Comments03/10/2014 19:50:57short stories: Builder BluesI have to admit that I have become a fully fledged, dyed in the wool Builder Bore. Everyone...
Approved0 Comments16/09/2014 11:29:22short stories: Hair there and everywhereThere have been a couple of articles in the newspapers recently about women who have grey hair...
Approved0 Comments08/09/2014 11:58:15short stories: Strictly Dancing Or Not?Hooray a new series of Strictly Come Dancing is just about to start! Many of us are glued to...
Approved4 Comments13/08/2014 15:08:11short stories: TV LicencesI always pay my Television Licence on time because the fine for not having one is very hefty...
Approved0 Comments09/07/2014 10:38:49short stories: The Tea Party TrendSummer is here and I have got myself geared up for my friends and family to arrive for a tea...
Approved0 Comments28/06/2014 20:35:53short stories: Shoe SizesI read in a newspaper a few days ago that both women and men’s feet are a lot larger than they...
Approved0 Comments12/06/2014 06:38:48short stories: Computer BluesI am losing the will to live. I have been wrestling with my computer all afternoon and even my...
Approved0 Comments17/02/2014 15:46:35short stories: To ski or not to ski? That is the question!I will start by saying that skiing is definitely not for me. I have tried each and every one...
Approved4 Comments06/02/2014 14:21:16short stories: Roll on the Rugby!There seems to be a huge divide between those who love Rugby and those who are all for football...
Approved0 Comments05/02/2014 16:22:28short stories: Top TipsSo we have hardly turned fifty when we imagine that all the perks of youth have disappeared and...
Approved1 Comments28/01/2014 11:49:16short stories: Unemployed OAP'sI lost my job when I was 55years old. The company wanted a new fresh face rather than a member...
Approved0 Comments15/01/2014 16:08:44short stories: Going Solo!I blame my parents for my ability to go on holiday alone. My first solo trip was to stay with some...
Approved0 Comments10/01/2014 11:57:33short stories: Joining the Grey BrigadeI found my first grey hair when I was thirteen, which I promptly tore off my scalp. I found more...
Approved0 Comments09/01/2014 14:54:49short stories: Driving in FranceI have to start this by admitting that I arrived in France driving my beloved 1958 drop-head...
Approved0 Comments07/01/2014 12:29:02short stories: Online ShoppingIf you are very busy working or for other reasons that you have very little or no time to do your...
Approved3 Comments15/12/2013 22:22:06short stories: The Perfect Present?It’s quite easy to chose a present for someone’s birthday be it for a friend or family because...
Approved0 Comments29/11/2013 20:07:06short stories: The French and their dogsAlmost seven years ago I moved to France with my beloved two Jack Russells, suitably kitted out...
Approved0 Comments24/11/2013 19:13:25short stories: Renovating houses in FranceFollowing my last missive about buying a house in France I can now tell you my experiences of...
Approved4 Comments21/11/2013 11:05:52short stories: Fancy living in France?There are many people who dream of living in the sunshine whether they are retired, trying to...
Approved0 Comments12/11/2013 20:52:11short stories: Models TodayIf you asked school girls what career they wanted to take up when they left school most them would...
Approved0 Comments12/11/2013 14:55:57short stories: Secret ShoppingToday I met up with a close friend of mine and when I commented on how lovely her jacket was she... -
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