News from Shields Buildings

It’s actually happening: we’re going to America!

If things had gone smoothly, I’d be packing a bag to go to New York this week. We planned a family trip before the pandemic began, and when a 2020 visit was no longer possible, we rearranged for this year.

Despite a couple of warmer days at the back end of last week, it really does now feel like we’re settling down for winter.

After what seems like an eternity, 007 is back, and based on the box office from the opening weekend, it’s likely to be the biggest selling Bond of all time. For most of us, it’ll be our first trip to the cinema for a long, long time, with the pandemic putting paid to the big screen for much of the last two years.