This month will have many significant events to remember and to record. But many are looking to the United States of America to discover the outcome of the presidential election. It has been said: “In America, anybody can be president. That's one of the risks you take.” The words are attributed to Adlai Ewing Stevenson...
We live in such rapidly changing times. Last month the first plastic note was introduced to our currency. The new five-pound note is said to be washing machine resistant. We’re not yet so sure about how resistant it will be to life in a post-Brexit economy. Many are speculating over the impact that the vote...
Time away often means charting the unknown. We might use a real map, rely on the Satnav’s relentless instructions, or even trust our own intuition. In all cases it is important to know where you are and where you’re going. Even though I’ve got a reasonable sense of direction, it really does help to know...
On Friday 22nd July, 2016 Christ Church opened its doors again to host a PokéParty, with approaching 100 folks of all ages descending on the church to find Pokémon for the latest craze of Pokémon Go. Radio 4 came along to see what all the fuss is about. Radio 4 Sunday - Poké-Article - excerpt http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p042f27y...
The next Olympics ‘Rio 2016 ‘ will predominate August. The founder once said: ‘the Olympics are a pilgrimage to the past and an act of faith in the future’ (Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the Olympic movement). It aims to promote good relationships between the five continents that send athletes to compete. Another important symbol...