The subject of grammar schools continues to be raised, ever since I wrote “A Parents Guide to the 11-plus” seven years ago, and long before that even. Continue reading →

One of the joys of community work is I get to rub shoulders with people from all political parties Continue reading →

I thought to make the title “Always look on the bright side of life” Continue reading →

If you don’t do anything else, check out this link, titled: “How should we respond to people begging?” Continue reading →

One of the stories in my mixed bag of Facebook posts today was one recognizing it is 100 years to the day when nurse Edith Cavell was shot by the Germans for spying. Continue reading →

The Rugby World Cup 2015 has been going for a little over 3 weeks and a lot has happened since I last blogged on the subject, Continue reading →

While I was helping out in our regular Saturday night “soup” run yesterday, I had two meaningfully, pleasant, separate conversations with two of my rough sleeper / living on the edge friends, Continue reading →

Many good and learned people have written concerning the King James (Authorized) Version (KJV) of the Bible Continue reading →

As many will know, the season where the various UK political parties hold their annual conferences has just ended. Continue reading →

Southend Welcoming Refugees is a multi-agency, town wide initiative involving all sorts of agencies, faith groups and individuals Continue reading →