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It was a real pleasure to spend time this week exploring the importance of sport in equipping young people for life, at the launch of Oxfordshire Cricket’s new and ambitious strategy. Held at St Edward’s School – an important and much-valued partner – the event brought together people who care deeply about cricket not simply…
A new hat
I was honoured this week to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Social Science from the University of Bolton. As one friend commented – “Dressing up and a show; perfect way to celebrate, John!” It wasn’t quite the normal show of a graduation ceremony that you’d expect to see. Covid rather put paid to that… Instead,…
Velvet, Vibrance and a Whole Lot of Heart
What do you get when you mix sunshine, music, sizzling street food and a park full of joy? The Leys Festival 2025, of course – and I was thrilled to be there, right in the heart of it. Blackbird Leys Park came alive yesterday with the colour, rhythm and spirit of a community that knows…
