Storms, Waltzes and Punchups by Basil Howitt The Saint Cyprien Soap Opera continues with the Waltz of the Deputy Mayors, Rowdy Council Meetings, and the Mayor facing an accusation of assault. The spirit…
The Caliph of St Cyprien – Part two A Sicily without the Mafia Basil Howitt reports (2009) The long suffering citizens of Saint-Cyprien (les Cyprienencs) must right now be crossing their fingers that…
Feeling the pinch this Christmas? Or are you just plain skint? Basil Howitt was dismayed by the ever-increasing need for charitable handouts in Perpignan and at Christmas. Nevertheless, the spirit of Christmas survives gloriously…