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!
Frank Talking
Redefining work in the roaring twenties!
What happens when we are not needed anymore and some gizmo-thingy does what we used to do much better than we ever did it.
Frank Confidential
A pensioner bus pass, visiting my local co-op and a beautiful cathedral
With this one of my girlfriends walked past and I exclaimed boldly - “He’s just nicked a bottle of Chardonnay.”
Frank Talking
Twixt Christmas and New Year!
Some people had stayed up all night to be at the front of the queue on Boxing Day morning.
Confidential
Posting a boast for Christmas and the Boxing Day 'bash'
However, like all good things - it’s best to know when to end it all.
Frank Talking
Looking for inspiration and failing!
Trawling through the UK newspapers looking for inspiration whilst trying to avoid anything vaguely political.
Sunday politics
As Boris wins big - Labour go into crisis mode!
The fact of the matter was that his manifesto was a slim volume, to say the least - with a rather top-heavy list of vague, and rather large spending promises, and he endlessly parroted the phrase “Let’s Get Brexit Done.”
Frank Talking
Let's talk about television - Is it time for 'Strictly' to call it a day?
As I am not a particular fan of formulaic quizzes, or excruciatingly dull regional news programmes - there’s not much left to watch before 9pm local time is there?
Confidential
Don’t you hate the Christmas hype? Plus - Rafa’s local difficulty and other stuff!
The Christmas hype doesnt start until about now, the second week in December.
Frank Talking
It's wet and windy outside - so tonight I'm staying in… again!
It seems that anything socially worthwhile has to commence well after good Christian men and women are in their own beds.
Confidential
Out-of-date bank cards -Plus, where has everyone gone?
Come on, a comprehensive list of ‘things to do in 2020’ cannot be sniffed at.
Frank Talking
What the world needs is more plumbers
If my daughter wants to be a vegan when she’s older then that’s fine, but I’ll have that conversation with her myself.”
Confidential
Do we Brits suffer from small town syndrome?
When you decided to migrate south to the Mediterranean, it may not have occurred to you that even your fellow Brits weren’t exactly the same as you were used to at home.
Frank Talking
Excuse me while I kiss this guy!
Is it really necessary to give a full-on man-hug when bumping into somebody you know?
Confidential
It's November - Why not get out and about? Plus, E-scooter rules at last
Discover somewhere new or revisit a favourite place that you haven't been to in a while.
Frank Talking
My guilty secret - I'm hooked on daytime television
We have those “Over 50’s” pension plan thingies - on at every single break.
Confidential
Why can't we vote? Plus, a linguistic lash-up and shopping around
I’m writing about a number of issues that have either irked me somewhat.
Frank Talking
Going grey? It suits you - honestly, it really does
What’s the problem of re-inventing grey hair as a new look?
Confidential
Everyone loves a Jobsworth!
Every week Frank Leavers our man with the dirty Mac and half empty glass of inexpensive vino is looking at what lies just below the sophisticated gloss of island life.
Frank Talking
Is virtue signalling the curse of modern life?
If I see another social media warrior witter-on about her - I’m sorry, it’s usually a her! - Veganuary - (yawn!) - Spamuary (just eat Spam) - Nanuary (dress like your Nan) I will scream.
Frank Leavers 10/01/2020 10:03