Chapters featuring "Gays"

The Hackney Marsh Debacle of 2002

The ladies prepare for the annual gathering of various ladies’ organisations, fervently hoping that for once the event will be free of young men, whistles and rainbow flags. Once again, however tragedy strikes – but at least the young men all claim to be happy.

The Kerb-Crawling of Ms. Alice Zimmer

Following a sequence of unseemly and ghostly goings on at a séance the ladies begin to plan for a holiday. Sadly it becomes apparent that Ms. Zimmer is back to her old tricks…

Muffins, Museums and Marijuana

The aftermath of the trip to Europe is great and far reaching, but at least most of the ladies have returned in one piece. An anniversary is celebrated, but none of the ladies are truly prepared for the shocking disappearance of Aunt Enid and the Thundersley…

Words of Wisdom

Growing old is compulsory; growing up is optional.

— Bob Monkhouse

Top Tip!

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    Mrs Saxon offers some excellent advice for people on a budget: “it is always worthwhile rummaging through food bins at major supermarkets. There is a treasure trove of food to be found, as well as the occasional rat.”