Yesterday saw the release of the New Year Honours List for 2019. In it are the names of 1,148 people who represent the best of Britain; people who deserve to be recognised for the things they’ve done for their community and the country. When the Honours Lists are released I do three things: Look for … More The 2019 New Year Honours
Paddy Ashdown was a great ambassador for both his party and for his country. A political great, Paddy had a unique skill in making each and every person he spoke to feel as though they were close friends. This was a skill he used on me each time we spoke. Sadly, we learnt today that … More RIP Lord Ashdown, Paddy
It’s December, which means my house is full of presents underneath the tree in the corner of the living room. It means there’s a little clock on the shelf which belts out Christmas songs every hour. It means that the kitchen is filled with the smells of Danish Christmas treats. Most of all though, it means … More Review: Cinderella
Sometimes you have a weekend which you just want to be over and forgotten; a weekend that is tiresome and drawn out; a weekend that makes you want to curl up in a corner somewhere. Sometimes you have a weekend that makes you feel incredibly positive about life; a weekend that gives you a strength … More The Future of Scouting in Hampshire
It is difficult to write on the occasion of the death of a man who loved his county so much that he dedicated his life to its service. In the death of its 41st President, the United States of America has lost a man who so perfectly and precisely embodied the values of his nation. … More On George HW Bush
Peter Marcus 