Daily Archives: 22 August 2013

To Boldly Go

I’m getting involved with a bold and brilliant new project in the fine city of Norwich. It’s a sixth-form college specializing in science and maths, launched under the government’s Free Schools program. After vaulting a number of planning hurdles, the … Continue reading

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To Boldly Go

I’m getting involved with a bold and brilliant new project in the fine city of Norwich. It’s a sixth-form college specializing in science and maths, launched under the government’s Free Schools program. After vaulting a number of planning hurdles, the … Continue reading

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My Holiday Reads

Yesterday I promised a run-down of my holiday reading, so, without further ado, and in no particular order, I shall start with Deer Island, a memoir by Neil Ansell – a short book, but in its way, perfectly formed. Ansell … Continue reading

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A levels, Cricket and Resilience

It’s that time of year again when exam results are forthcoming, making or apparently breaking many a child’s future aspirations. GCSE’s today, A levels last week. It seemed to me that the A level media over-excitement seemed less this year, … Continue reading

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What I Did In My Summer Holidays

Some of you might remember having visited our beach hut the Maison Des Girrafes Marine Biology Field Station. We gave this up about a year ago due to lack of use on our part – as well as the fact that … Continue reading

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