A very British weekend

A very British weekend

With patriotic fever running high – congratulations Bradley Wiggins on your sensational historic victory – and the Olympic excitement only days away, it was a great pleasure to enjoy the best of Britishness over the weekend in many different ways –...
Legislating a cure for pancreatic cancer

Legislating a cure for pancreatic cancer

I am impressed to learn that lobbyists in America are campaigning for the creation of a Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act which would ensure the development of a strategy for early diagnosis and treatment to increase the survival rates for pancreatic cancer...
Graduating with pride

Graduating with pride

This was our first experience of a graduation ceremony and it was such a memorable day, a highlight in our lives. It is such a proud moment for parents who, like me, look back on their child’s education over the years which has culminated in them achieving...
A welling-up moment

A welling-up moment

I’m packing to travel to Hull for my eldest son’s graduation tomorrow, the proudest day of my life, and for so many other parents too. I must remember to include a big wad of tissues as I know it will be an emotional moment. David has a 2.1 in Economics...