Manchester: An Attack On Our Children

It was with shock I turned my phone on early this morning and saw Manchester being talked about by everyone. There is always shock when a bombing or attack happens but one involving young people always hurts more. It was with tears my teenage daughter spoke to me after waking and finding out about it; …

Cricket, Biriyani, Tea and Peace

Despite all the turmoil going on in the world, the divisions and uncertainty, there is always one thing we can count on to act as an oasis of calm and unity. The village cricket match! On the first Sunday of May local teams of cricketers representing Britain, India, Pakistan and Afghanistan gathered at Thursley Cricket …

Countering Hatred

While at secondary school my daughter encountered a new form tutor who seemed to take a dislike to her right from the start; he would pick on her for her uniform not being neat enough or for talking during silent time. One of her friends, of Sri Lankan origin, also got this treatment but I told …