Tag Archives: Elsie Procter

Reflections on Christmas

Posted on October 23, 2016 by John

Article by Elsie Procter Did you have a good Christmas? Plenty to eat and drink and family around you? Then lucky you! But here, Bent’ writer, Elsie Procter, reveals that not everyone is as lucky at Christmas time. Some have … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Older Women

Posted on October 22, 2016 by John

Article by Elsie Procter Ladies, especially of the ‘well over 21’ age group, let us have a little moan about ageism — the ‘I’m sorry but we were looking for someone younger’ syndrome. Nay, let us not have a little … Continue reading →

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The Calendar

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

Article by Elsie Procter Have you ever wondered how the months of the year got their names? Or indeed, what a month is? Well, to answer the second question first, a month is roughly the time it takes for the … Continue reading →

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DSS Writes to Robin Hood

Posted on October 20, 2016 by John

A Bentilean Exclusive! We don’t get much mail here at The Bentilean, so imagine our delight when we received this letter from our mole in the DSS {Elsie Procter}, destined for local hero, and champion of the Poor, Old, and … Continue reading →

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