A Messy 2020

Woke-ness, white privilege, cultural appropriation, intersectionality, mansplaining, 'cancel culture', #MeToo, micro-aggressions, tokenism.These terms, and the arguments which go along with them, have often come to be grouped together under the term "identity politics". On a basic level, this can simply mean advocacy on behalf of an identity group, but it is usually associated...

At this time, the UK Chief Medical Officers consider the risk to individuals from Coronavirus as low. The Methodist Church is monitoring the situation and has issued the following guidance to ensure the risks are reduced, recommending practical precautions to prevent the spread of infection.Revd Paul Wood, Interim Director of the Ministries Team, commented: "Our prayers are with all...

The Mid Bucks University of the Third Age (U3A), is hosting an event here this Thursday, February 27th. There will be a talk in our main hall entitled 'London Parks'. The speaker is Steve Baskerville, and some will remember the excellent talks he has given over the last couple of years. Anyone interested will be very welcome. The cost, £2 to include tea and biscuits, but free to...