War is the worst thing known to man. People dying at terrifying rates. The Chance of dying at any second. It is a horrible thing. Yet, sometimes it is necessary. You cannot let sometime storm into your country, kill everyone, abuse you and become powerful for being evil. When Hitler invaded Poland, they couldn’t just… Continue reading Is war a necessary evil? – by Danny Kuhrt (aged 11)
Category: Social commentary
Loch Mess: the Caledonian Crisis, 2034 – a blog post from the future
Yesterday saw a marked escalation of the conflict between England and Scotland. In a statement released by Downing Street, Prime Minister Euan Blair confirmed the significant expansion of English military action: “I have ordered reinforcements to bolster the British troops placed along the Scottish border. Operation Hadrian has being stepped up to maintain the integrity… Continue reading Loch Mess: the Caledonian Crisis, 2034 – a blog post from the future
Me, My Selfie and I – by Hannah Martin
In the last couple of weeks the #NoMakeupSelfie has gone viral. Thousands of women have taken pictures of themselves without any makeup and posted them on Facebook, then nominating their friends to do the same. The craze quickly became an incredibly successful fundraising campaign as people also donated to Cancer Research, raising to date over… Continue reading Me, My Selfie and I – by Hannah Martin
The truth about Jury Service
Last year I got 'the letter' which summoned me to Jury Service for the middle two weeks of January 2014. Although it was a bit of a pain organising things at work around this, I was quite looking forward to participating in the justice system. Doing my civic duty and all that. I even watched… Continue reading The truth about Jury Service
Anelka’s gesture deserves more than just a 5 match ban – by Alan Bolchover
Let’s be absolutely clear: Nicolas Anelka’s “quenelle” gesture was an anti-semetic act. The gesture is the equivalent of a Nazi salute and if you or I made it in our workplaces, we should be deservedly be fired. La quenelle consists of pointing towards the ground with a flattened hand while folding the other arm across… Continue reading Anelka’s gesture deserves more than just a 5 match ban – by Alan Bolchover
A Facebook Fast: an advent of virtual liberation
Last Lent I took a break from facebook, twitter and blogging. It did me good. I like to think that I am not addicted to social media but there is no doubt that checking updates, posting comments and engaging in discussions takes up time and mental space. My son’s comment to me a few months ago… Continue reading A Facebook Fast: an advent of virtual liberation
A Hull of a culture…
It was great to see Hull being awarded the 2017 City of Culture today. People who have never been to Hull may struggle to appreciate its qualities, but like many who have lived there I still have a genuine affection for the city. I spent three years in Hull studying social work and an extra… Continue reading A Hull of a culture…
The day they died: JFK, Aldous Huxley and CS Lewis on life, liberty & sainthood
JFK, Aldous Huxley and CS Lewis have all had a significant impact on my life and all died on the same day 50 years ago next week- 22 November 1963. Coincidentally, it's also St. Cecilia's day - the patron saint of music. Brave New World I read Brave New World by Aldous Huxley in my… Continue reading The day they died: JFK, Aldous Huxley and CS Lewis on life, liberty & sainthood
Why we need a new National Anthem – by Danny Kuhrt (aged 10)
This morning, like many other people, I went to a Remembrance service with my Scout group. At the end, they played the National Anthem. “God save our gracious Queen Long live our noble Queen God save the Queen Send her victorious Happy and glorious Long to reign over us God save the Queen” Listening to… Continue reading Why we need a new National Anthem – by Danny Kuhrt (aged 10)
10 Reasons why partnership working doesn’t happen
Everyone in government and charitable agencies is quick to say how committed to partnership working they are. Everyone agrees on the need to join up, work together and be smarter, but so often it doesn’t happen. Here’s my top ten reasons why: 1. We don’t do the arguing at the start Us British are not… Continue reading 10 Reasons why partnership working doesn’t happen
Grace + Truth 