Many people contacted me after I wrote about the extraordinary Masixole Mkrakra, the young man from a rural township in South Africa, who discovered a passion…
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The UK Scouts have launched an historic consultation. Amongst other things they are considering whether or not to introduce a version of the Scout…
14 CommentsMajor Sir Michael Parker, the man for so many years behind such enormous events as the Royal Tournament and other wonderful events that I remember…
1 CommentEvery so often, usually when I’m visiting the USA, people do a double-take when they find out my name. “John May,” they question, “aren’t…
Leave a CommentRobertson Davies, one of Canada’s best known novelists, once commented about his homeland: “Some countries you love. Some countries you hate. Canada is a country…
2 CommentsI am turning into a stereotype. Despite protestations of individuality, supported by being half-Australian with a proud Jewish heritage, I know that I am viewed…
5 CommentsDo you know people that just seem to be happier in general? Do you say to yourself, "I want to be more like them"? Often,…
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