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I know her as my friend Steph, but to the children of RAF Benson Primary School, she is very clearly their headteacher, Mrs Fawdry. It…

Mark and I had a rather joyful (and slightly mortifying) evening at the Comedy Gala, held at the wonderful . We began by confidently presenting…

Today was one of those days that reminds me why this role is such a privilege. I spent much of the day with the judging…

Last night saw me at a bowling alley in Oxford with the High Sheriff’s Cadets, confidently stepping up to the lane and being comprehensively outplayed…

This afternoon, Mark and I spent Christmas Day in Oxford with care leavers, and with the volunteers who made today’s Christmas Dinner for them happen.…

Last night, Christmas Eve, Mark and I were at Christ Church Cathedral for the Service of Nine Lessons and Carols – one of those moments…

Yesterday afternoon brought one of those moments that perfectly captures the spirit of a civic Christmas. I was delighted to be a guest of the…

A real joy this evening to join the Oxford Bach Choir and friends from the Oxfordshire County Music Service for their Carols for All concert…

Yesterday Mark and I spent a full shift with the neighbourhood policing team in Bicester, accompanying PCSOs Lou and Jules as they went about their…