Facing my demons

Facing my demons

Three years ago I was invited to talk about my work at a businesswomen’s lunch. I remember preparing my speech in advance, but when the time time, I froze on the spot and was gripped with fear, I was truly awful. Since then I have taken steps to overcome this,...

My failure at maths

I don’t have a mathematical brain and, thanks to calculators, can get on buy without this skill. However, I wonder if today’s method of teaching would have made any difference. My 13-year-old son James has today gone to Pleasurwood Hills Theme Park,...