One of the keenly anticipated events of the weekend (at least for me) was Tommy Robinson being down to speak at Speaker’s Corner, Continue reading
Killing the right and shooting ourselves in the foot
When I wrote my last blog post: “Active Citizenship in a left right polarized paradigm” Continue reading
Active Citizenship in a left right polarized paradigm
I have noticed in recent months a number of groups that promote active citizenship. Continue reading
A homeless response in a snowy week
I write on a pleasant day and except for the forlorn remains of a once proud snowman in my neighbour’s garden there is little evidence of the snow that featured heavily in this past week. Continue reading
Making sense of suffering
I have just finished reading a book titled “Why do the righteous suffer?” Continue reading
Lessons I would like to pass onto the next generation
One of the things I have noticed about getting old is while faculties may be in decline, compared with yesteryear, you would have picked up a lot in the years preceding, Continue reading
A new homeless night shelter for Southend
Monday saw a new emergency night shelter provision for Southend, Continue reading
The Christian case for a just war
I should first make the point I am not about to do a deep theological evaluation of why and under what circumstances going to and participating in war, on one or other side, is the right thing. Continue reading
Eating at the Gulshan
I had the unplanned pleasure earlier today at eating at the Gulshan Tandoori Restaurant Continue reading
Homelessness – what to do when it is really cold?
The question is pertinent given, if weather forecasters are to be believed, we are in for a really cold period. Continue reading