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Category: Derek’s Guardian Country Diary

For Derek it’s a great privilege to write for what is (almost) the world’s oldest newspaper column.

The Guardian’s first Country Diary appeared in 1904. And but for forgetfulness on the part of one contributor (he forgot to send his copy in one day), it would be the longest-running on the planet.

Enjoy its eccentricities and range of styles (including that of Derek, writing on every other Thursday). Each column is just 350 words, a vignette you can absorb in less time than it takes to boil up a cuppa.

Posted on 23rd April 20153rd August 2015

Derek’s Guardian Country Diary; two for joy

 23 April 2015

welliesTwo for joy – and chaotic nest-building.

Sandy, Bedfordshire: Magpies have built an untidy home in an old Christmas tree, using our garden as their main building supplier

Read it here!

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