Last month I had a routine colonoscopy. Every two years, the NHS invite me for a screening because I have lynch syndrome. This is to check whether any polyps have developed in my bowel and if they have, remove them. As with my usual life, I take photos and videos of everything and in this […]
Dear Diary, The first full week of 2024 has come to an end and I can safely say I have abided by one of my New Year’s Resolutions – to be more active. I did set numerous others which I have broken, including getting to bed earlier, he writes at 1.40am, but increasing my activity […]
I’m back! Finally I have posted here on my website after months and months of absence. Lots has happened and lots will happen. The biggest news is that I have moved to Nottingham! I’m so pleased. I’m certain I will backfill this blog but I needed to post right now otherwise more and more months […]
I have blinked and the month of January has past me by. I remember as we rolled into 2021 I had an expectation that this month was going to last an age. The miserable weather, the short days and the ongoing lockdown all combined to mean a long month in my mind. As what happened […]
I’m about to recommend something other than the BBC so I need to firstly get the following out there. I am a big fan of the BBC. I think it is a fabulous institution. When asked to describe what make a Briton feel British, the BBC is one of the pieces of cotton woven into […]
On this day, 50 years ago, the Equal Pay Act 1970 gained Royal Ascent and became law. Years and years of hard fought campaigning eventually meant this act went before parliament and passed making it illegal to pay women less than men. It actually took another half a decade until its commencement. The act was […]
Hello, Yesterday I submitted my response to the Wellingborough Town Centre vision. The Borough Council of Wellingborough held a public consultation for a couple of weeks. A few years ago, they had commissioned a consultancy firm to come in and provide feedback on the town centre. In this podcast I briefly talk a couple of […]
A few weeks ago, I went and watched my first ever magistrates’ court case. Strangely, I have watched parts of some more considerable cases at the Royal Courts of Justice, but I have never attended my local courts; neither the magistrates’ or crown. My interest in local justice was piqued when I had to call […]
Happy New Year everyone! It is now 2018! Wooah. 2017 was generally a great year! A few blips. Enormous thanks go to everyone who made it wonderful and supported me. I am someone who really focusses on connections. An act, gesture, or spoken word, even if it was tiny, would have really made an impact. […]
I have been meaning to create a video of my trip to Paris which happened all the way back in November 2016. I kept putting it off. I am not quite sure why. I do enjoy editing a video. It is timely but I find it quite artistic. Perhaps I didn’t get around to doing […]
It’s August already. I am not quite sure how this has happened. A friend just said to me about meeting in December and despite thinking “ahhh, all the way at the end of the year, grrrr”, I suddenly thought to myself, “ohh, that’s not actually that far away”. I meant to share my KitKit, well, […]
This was my third time at London Pride, where I watched the parade and absorbed the atmosphere. It is a wonderful event. I think it is the ambience and the sprawling crowds. One is free to be how they want to be, to wear what want to wear and celebrate who they are. Wider society […]
On iPlayer at the moment is Obesity: The Post Mortem. When I saw it, I was instantly intrigued. As I lay in bed watching it, I couldn’t quite remember if I watched an autopsy years ago on Channel 4. I think I may have. Either way, watching this didn’t shock me – perhaps though because […]
Good morning, The Driving and Vehicle Standard Authority (DVSA) currently has an open consultation on its vision of improving the driving test. I have given my views. You should too. I would have liked, of course, to have seen proposals relating to the further protection of cyclists and other vulnerable road users. Alas, I supported […]
I’ve just voted. Go out and vote. It’s so important to have your say. Today may be the Mayoral, Local, or Police and Crime Commissioner election in your area. Educate yourself and use your vote to have a say on how your money is spent. At any level of elected office, the direction is decided […]
The month of January is about to end; the first month of the year of 2016 gone. How did that happen? I’ve “done” January. The year of 2015 was very eventful. But I want to make 2016 even more so. The first month was a relaxed one, but still quite eventful and now I feel […]
Hello, Here’s a short video I put together which briefly looks into the fact we have been told we need to wear a red poppy. I talk about my wearing of the white poppy. What does this mean? Do I wear both? What arguments do I have? Will you be wearing a poppy? Of which […]
Today I want to talk about yesterday. It is coincidental there are two other women cropped up on my radar so what follows is a post about three women; the struggles they are faced and the role models they became. I’m a man. I cannot write in empathy but with sympathy of the inequalities that […]
I am very disappointed at the BBC’s decision to end its contract with the Met Office. A middle finger to this decision. The Met office is the most accurate forecaster, according to the World Meteorological Organisation. It has made some infamous cock-ups, but generally it is brilliant. In its 93 year relationship, the BBC […]
On Friday 24th April, Seb and I cycled from Wellingborough to London. It was a long and hard journey totalling 90 miles. We were shattered. After much deliberation, umming and ahhhhing we finally left Wellingborough just after 10.30am. Last year I bought a Garmin device for my bicycle. It records all kinds of information. We […]
I talk about joining a running group - Nottingham Frontrunners. A little of my history of getting into running and how Parkrun and Frontrunners have become a set part of my week.
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