About this issue…

So here we are in the merry month of May; and somebody should really tell the weather it’s almost summer because we are just dying to cast our ‘clouts’ and emerge from this cold weather chrysalis we’ve been in! With big events like the Summer Olympics and the Queen’s Jubilee on the calendar this year there will be lots of outdoorsy things to celebrate over the coming weeks and a wee blink of sunshine would be just what the doctor ordered.
And we’re not the only ones hankering after a bit of fair weather; our Big Interview this fortnight is keen gardener Bob Lingwood who at 93 years of age would put most men a third of his age to shame – we caught up with him to find out more about his absolutely amazing life.
From the old to the young we also feature young Nathan Wong, who at just six years old is showing amazing promise as a pianist, scooping one of Tyrone’s top scores in his recent piano exams. And keeping with music, find out why a saxophone that saw plenty of action in the swinging 60s has been dusted off for a new generation. Pat has been out and about as usual snapping everything from the recent ‘Circle of Life’ production by Drumlish PS to James O’Kane’s 75th birthday, pony club thrills and spills at Ecclesville and sweet treats from the MS Society at their recent cake bake.
Of course we also have all your favourites from postcards of yesteryear with Martin Taggart and photos of yesteryear in Omagh Yesterday; musical musings from Charlie andAndy,oodles of entertainment options inThe Bizz and gorgeous vintage fashions in Ella. So in the absence of any sunshine, put the kettle on and enjoy!