Women aid workers who risk their lives

Women aid workers who risk their lives

I call it a cowardly attack of the worst kind. Two men on a motor bike pull up alongside a woman on her way to work, one of them jumps off and shoots her at close range. She was defenceless and unarmed. Her crime was to be a Christian woman. The Taleban claimed...
Did you see The Beatles live?

Did you see The Beatles live?

My blogging friend Richard  Havers would like to hear from you if you have seen The Beatles live, or know someone who did, for a project he is working on. This is the post Richard wrote where you can contact him, and he’s getting some interesting...
Watch out Tiger Woods

Watch out Tiger Woods

I can’t deny I was really disappointed when James gave up the stage for golf, which I wrote about here. But he has excelled in his new passion, winning a major tournament this weekend. His name will now be engraved on a roll of honour along with other champions...
A little less Christmas cheer this year

A little less Christmas cheer this year

Apologies for mentioning Christmas while still in October. But I was saddened to learn that soaring electricity prices have forced one householder not to put up their annual festive display of Santa and his helpers. Bernard and Denise Lumsden, Bristol, have annually...
Tuning in to Baroness Ashton’s Question Time

Tuning in to Baroness Ashton’s Question Time

You can tune in on Monday evening to hear Baroness Cathy  Ashton of Upholland being quizzed by MEPs over her new role as Trade  Commissioner following the shock resignation of Peter Mandelson. You can watch the process before your very eyes by linking here...