A presentation I made to voluntary youth leaders in Oxfordshire today…
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A presentation I made to voluntary youth leaders in Oxfordshire today…
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I had a call from a friend last night. She was in floods of tears. She had just got home from her weeklyvolunteering commitment as a Cub Scout Leader, working with 30 inquisitive,demanding and boisterous boys and girls. Last night, a parent of one of the children had arrived forty minutes lateto pick up her daughter. …
This evening, I had the enormous pleasure of joining Oxfordshire Scouts for their annual Adult Awards Dinner, held at the beautifully appointed Bicester Hotel and Spa. Nestled just outside Chesterton, it’s a rather lovely setting – part country retreat, part hive of activity – and it proved the perfect venue for a night of celebration,…
Today, alongside Pippa and Sean—the High Sheriffs of Buckinghamshire and Berkshire—I had the privilege of visiting Thames Valley Police Headquarters in Kidlington. Together, we represent the three counties served by the force, and this visit offered a comprehensive insight into the operations and challenges faced by Thames Valley Police. A Warm Welcome Our day began…
Up at 4:00 and on the bus to the airport with a team of very sleepy teenagers at 4:30am. Finding the entrance to the domestic terminal of Katmandhu airport is a challenge, particularly in the dark. They are building the shell of a new terminal around the old one, which meant that we had to…
Today’s correspondent is Clark: Well, it’s my birthday. I woke after a great sleep and dozed in bed until Sam knocked on the door, saying that the porters were all ready and wanting our bags. Everyone screamed, “Happy Birthday” to me as we headed across the street for an amazing breakfast of hot chocolate,…