The originator of this web site, Colin Jackson, recently had a major health scare and he has written a light hearted account of what happened.

Do please buy the book from Amazon to provide funds to the charities mentioned.

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Here are Colin’s words.

On 23^rd April 2023, I was unofficially enrolled in the 8% Club. That’s the percentage of people who survive an ‘out of hospital,’ sudden cardiac arrest.

Thanks to an extraordinary alignment of circumstances, though, I am here to write about it.

‘NO LAUGHING MATTER … a short tale of death, & how to recover from it,’ is, as I’m sure you’ve already guessed, NOT your usual ‘survivor story.’

But it is MY story. From the instant my life changed forever, to the ongoing recuperation, this short-read book (66 pages) aims to provide an upbeat and positive spin on a traumatic event that can, without warning, strike even the fittest and healthiest of those amongst us.

This is 100% how I coped with it all and remain excited and happy about what lies ahead.

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‘NO LAUGHING MATTER … a short tale of death, & how to recover from it’ is available now in both Kindle and Paperback formats via this link to Amazon.

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Proceeds from royalties will be donated to:

SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST UK 
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SADs – Sudden Arrhythmic Death UK

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And if you do buy the book in either form then, would you PLEASE be so kind as to leave an Amazon Review … unless you think it’s poo. Then it can just be our wee secret, right?  

Many thanks.

COLIN JACKSON

For those who are not aware, names of former colleagues who have passed away are available on the Lloyds Bank pension site.

To access , go to lloydsbankinggrouppensions.com. From the drop down menu pick HBOS Final Salary Pension Scheme. Click on Pensioner and View the site. In the headings click on Library and then Obituaries.

It is run about six months behind and does not differentiate between Halifax and BOS names.

Do you despair when you hear the ‘music’ your grandchildren listen to and long for the music of your youth again.

Well, the originator of this web site, Colin Jackson, has started a new blog focusing on the music of the 70s. It covers everything from Chart music, through Glam Rock to Soul / Funk & Disco, to Punk and Prog and more obscure Underground rock bands. It differs from other blogs / websites in that much of the content reflects a personal angle from the contributor. Contributions from readers are welcome.

If it is anything like Colin’s other blogs, it will be well worth a look.

Here is the link to the site https://70smusic.co.uk/

The originator of this web site, Colin Jackson the son of committee member Bob, has a book out on Amazon which would make an ideal ’stocking filler’ if you are an animal lover and like a laugh. Damp Dogs and Rabbit Wee. He goes by the author name of Cee Tee Jackson.