They made a difference – Emily Pankhurst

cc by BBC Radio 4 15 July 1858 - 14 June 1928, age 69 Born Emmeline Goulden on 15 July 1858 in Moss Side, Manchester, educated in Paris and died, on 14 June 1928, age 69 in London, Emily Pankhurst was a powerhouse, a political activist and the champion of British suffragette's. The eldest of... Continue Reading →

April 14, 2015 0

Wills and Kate …

cc by Kate and William, Canada Day 2011 So I'll be honest, I am struggling to make up my mind about this couple. They seem pleasant, she smiles a lot, she makes him happy or so it seems. And yet his behaviour and tacit acceptance of her family suggest he craves an ordinary life, he... Continue Reading →

November 26, 2013 0

They made a difference – Lady Margaret Thatcher

photo courtesy: BBC Radio 4 cc 13 October 1925 – 8 April 2013, age 87 The events of this week surrounding the death of the Lady Margaret Thatcher cannot go by without comment. First, the sadness of her death and how very tragic and ironic that her failing health in recent years was accompanied by... Continue Reading →

April 13, 2013 0

So very sad, Margaret Thatcher

photo credit: roberthuffstutter ccSo very very sad to hear Margaret Thatcher has passed away.An inspiration for many of us and even today, her strength is unparalleled in modern times.A woman who made a difference. May she rest in peace

April 9, 2013 0

UK Independence Party – Manifesto

I am outraged to see the apparent support for the UK Independence Party (UKIP)! The British public are being blindly sucked in by their promise to 'get us out of the EU'. Well that is all well and good, but there are serious implications of doing that and the British people need to make an... Continue Reading →

March 10, 2013 0