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A cold February evening is not the night for boating on the Thames. But it was very much the right night to be at TS Euryalus, home of the Oxford unit of the Sea Cadets. With the weather keeping everyone firmly ashore, cadets, volunteers, families and supporters gathered for the Unit’s annual awards evening –…
Picnics, Pinot and a Partial Eclipse.
“Let’s go to Wittenham Clumps,” suggested Mark. He was right. If you are going to watch the most significant solar eclipse visible from Britain for more than 25 years, there can be few better places than one of Oxfordshire’s most familiar landmarks, looking out across the county from a hilltop that people have been climbing…
A Day At Windsor Castle
Not strictly a Shrieval engagement—but today was certainly a personal milestone worth sharing. I was deeply honoured to be invested as a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. For those unfamiliar with it, the Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic…
The Elixir of Love – Inside HMP Huntercombe
I have written recently about a carol service at HMP Huntercombe that will stay with me for a very long time. Today’s visit belongs in the same category. Over the past year I have been inside Huntercombe on a number of occasions – for worship, for conversation, for meetings with staff and prisoners. Each time…
Compassionate Leadership in Action
Yesterday, I had the privilege of leading a session with senior leaders from youth organisations across Oxfordshire, exploring the role of compassionate leadership in driving meaningful change. As we discussed our shared challenges and aspirations, I was asked to reflect on my own leadership journey and the ways in which compassion has been a guiding…
