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Around the Iftar Table
Some evenings leave you feeling quietly grateful. Tonight was one of them. Mark and I had the real privilege of being invited to Iftar by Onder and Esra. To be welcomed into someone’s home at such a significant moment during Ramadan is no small thing. It felt generous, open and deeply kind. I have always…
Who do we think we are
Every now and again, a social media storm comes along that makes you stop and think about identity — what it means to belong, to be from somewhere, or of somewhere. The recent one that caught my attention involved the writer Michael Rosen, who found himself being told by strangers on the internet that he…
Beats that Build Belief
This evening I joined the opening of Inspire Sounds’ new premises in the heart of Oxford. It was a joy to catch up with Kingsley, Sam and the team – and to see the space heaving with music-makers, youth workers, teachers, social prescribers and industry professionals. The buzz was real. A highlight of the night…
An evening with Witney Buttercross Scout Group
A real delight to visit Witney Buttercross Scout Group this evening and spend time with the Marlborough Cub Pack, one of five Cub packs within the Group. For those who do not know it, Witney Buttercross Scout Group is something of a powerhouse. With more than 400 young people and around 40 adults in uniform,…
Powered by Volunteers
This evening I was the guest of the Mayor of at a reception to thank the voluntary organisations of the town. It was one of those quietly uplifting evenings that reset one’s understanding of what really keeps a community functioning. Throughout this year as High Sheriff, I have been repeatedly surprised by organisations I had…
Mayor Making in Abingdon on Thames
Abingdon-on-Thames, the historic county market town and civil parish, presented its finest colours on Monday evening at its annual Mayor-Making held in the glorious surroundings of St Helen’s Church. What a wonderful event, planned meticulously by the Town Council—welcoming and presented with a flourish of local talent, including the Town Cryer, music and dancing by…
