A place in the classroom; a place in the world
A new report on belonging in Oxford’s schools asks us to listen carefully to pupils, parents and staff, and to consider what their experiences mean for the wider community.
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Unlocking futures, listening to young people
Bicester Village is somewhere I usually associate with shopping, and with the occasional temptation that wasn’t on the shopping list. On Tuesday evening, however, Mark and I were there for a different reason: a gathering in The Apartment to celebrate nine local charities supported by the Unlock Futures Fund, Bicester Village’s community support fund, all…
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A beautiful place to live
The difference between admiring a beautiful village and being responsible for clearing the gutters.
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Remembrance in Ambrosden
St Mary’s Church in Ambrosden was full this morning, with representatives of the village and Bicester Garrison gathered for Remembrance Sunday. A much larger gathering was taking place in Bicester itself, where the Lord Lieutenant was taking the salute, but the little church was nevertheless packed. I was grateful to be welcomed as a guest…
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A cold night and a well earned celebration
Celebrating nine young Scouts, a year of learning and an expedition to remember at the Stuart Rae Challenge presentation in Wantage.
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They also served
Laying a wreath with Cats Protection at the Animals in War Memorial, remembering those who had no choice — and a ship’s cat called Simon.
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Going forward, I intend to speak English
My current favourite is “narrative”. As I start working on a New Year’s resolution, a confession about management speak—and an attempt to say what I mean.
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Two badges and a paper poppy
Why I support the Royal British Legion’s Pride poppy pin—and why there is room on my lapel for both it and the familiar paper poppy.
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Speaking plainly about Ukraine
Diplomatic courtesy should not mean minimising aggression. A reflection on Britain’s support for Ukraine, the language of diplomacy and the commitments behind it.
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A royal card and a century of stories
Celebrating John Robbings Evans’s hundredth birthday at Saxon Court in Bicester, with a royal card and a wonderful collection of stories.
