Overt patriotism has not been politically correct in the past few years in the UK. No flags in schools or rousing choruses of the national anthem…….I will bet a lot of young people do not even know the words!   Not least of all because  extreme right wing factions have hijacked the Cross of St George, English flag….. But I think … Continue reading →

The bunting is starting to go up for the Queens Diamond jubilee.  60 years in the same job is remarkable.  I think my 43 years is a long time! I am surprised to see so much bunting appear from Wednesday.  I noted with amusement that the people who put up Christmas decorations in November are also … Continue reading →