I used to assume that when days start getting longer, they also get warmer. Sadly that’s not true.

And with the arrival of August imminent, a bit of warmth would be very welcome. Even as I type this, I can feel my hands seizing up – roll on summer.

But that’s not for a while. More immediately, as mentioned, we have August, which is indeed to be an awesome month this year since it marks the 20th anniversary of the very newspaper you’re reading.

If I might blow our own trombone for a minute, I do think it’s a milestone worth celebrating.

No doubt the mayoral invitation to a ticker-tape parade down Devonport Rd is on its way.

However, before the reminiscing starts, let’s look to the future and see what August has in-store.

Firstly, the International Film Festival is in full swing. You can catch half a dozen films from it at Rialto cinema this weekend but most of the action is happening online. There is a programme of some 80 feature films and short film collections for streaming on........

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