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 is so wrong about a stiff upper lip?
Today most young people feel lost and adrift in a modern and uncertain age, worried about the tiny problems of the "First World".
The art of putting up Christmas decorations - Plus, the new cintura speed limit
Frank Leavers gives his insight on this year's Christmas decorations and the new speed limits in Palma.
Time for a rethink regarding University Education?
Access to university was considered essential for the development of young people, but today it shows the deficiencies.
Ladies and Gentlemen: unaccustomed as I am to public speaking...!
Frank Leavers gives some basic rules on how to speak in public to avoid being terrified by the experience.
Staying on Covid-19 alert - plus, let's keep it local!
This week our columnist Frank Leavers tells us what his thoughts are on Covid-19 and all its works.
Is Walking becoming the new Rock'n Roll?
Today our columnist Frank Leavers tells us what the reality is on the streets of Mallorca.
Christmas at home this year? Plus - staying in seems to be the new going out!
For some, a Christmas holiday period spent on the island will be something of a novelty as for many it will be a fairly new experience.
Frank Confidential
Scooters told to scarper! Plus - public or private? and our light fantastic
Our weekly contributor Frank Leavers shares how he feels about the electric scooter and asks what happens to the migrants that come to the island shores.
Late night drinking and the big leak
Perhaps a hands-up ‘mea-culpa’ moment might close down the political frenzy, as often an old fashioned, straightforward apology, goes a long way with ordinary folk you know.
Sunday Essay
The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the…!
The truth is nobody ever appreciates the way that bad news is relayed to them.
Frank Confidential
Do you check your supermarket receipts? Perhaps you should!
In the three cases I outlined we were overcharged between 90 centimos and the not quite so amusing sum of almost 9 euros!
Frank Talking
So, guys its ‘like’ speaking the Queens English inn'it?
The trouble is however, no matter how much we traditionalists try to hang onto the rhythms and cadences of our beautiful language, some of us are determined that we all sound like a mid-Atlantic version of ourselves.
Frank Confidential
The hills are alive with the sound of... Walking!
One of the benefits of a regular walking regime, is that you can wear really sexy ‘walking-wear’ without feeling a fraud.
Frank Talking
Do you ever get bored of being you?
What we all need is an occasional break-from-ourselves.
Viewpoint
And the survey says!
"I was surprised how quickly men and women can realign their working day to the home environment if that is what is expected of them..."
Frank Confidential
Staying at home this Christmas? Unseasonal fires and Palma speed limits!
Palma City council were to introduce a 30kph speed limit on many of its city roads.
Frank Confidential
Are you Rubbish at recycling?
In a British newspaper recently that suggested that 6 out of 10 people surveyed said that they were “rubbish” at recycling.
Sunday Essay
The sporting life!
Because your average modern, professional footballer, is about as interesting as a bucket of cold spit; those whose job it is in the media to keep us interested in the game have to resort to persecuting team managers and coaches to enliven the dull days between dull matches.
Comment
Come on, speak properly will you?
A poll had apparently revealed what was currently the sexiest British accent.
Frank Leavers 11/12/2020 12:08