Excellent Podcast by bidfood.co.uk about the serious state of the school meals service. It appears that the 2 main parties aren’t listening. Huge disparity between the money allocated to Scotland and Wales with English children trailing far behind. Bidfood UK

What a difference a few days make and I don’t find this easy to say, but after catching part of Good Morning Britain including the interview with Darren Jones MP and Tony Robinson Andrew Pierce and Kevin Maguire my political thoughts and outlook have changed from hopelessness to hopefulness.

A relaxing walk on Eastbourne seafront with my dog after a mornings training with a great bunch of senior leaders from Sussex Police and Surrey Police

A really enjoyable and informative behind the scenes talk and tour this morning of Glyndebourne This is their 90th anniversary year. Thanks to #AlfristonHistoricalSociety for organising it.

#StolenDogHour PUFFIN WE ARE ASKING AGAIN FOR RTS FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY SHOW WAS #Stolen #Uggeshall #SUFFOLK #NR34 22/9/24 JUST LET HER COME HOME PLS - her family are heartbroken 💔 and so worried PUFFIN WILL BE TERRIFIED Still asking Amazon.co.uk if they can help pls

1/2 Just caught up with the TV programme Her Majesty the Queen: Behind Closed Doors #QueenCamilla What an incredibly moving and insightful programme about a hugely important topic, domestic abuse.

2/2 Also so uplifting to see people with differing political views working together for a great common cause. So much more positive than the usual political news. Thank you Jess Phillips Theresa May Rosie Duffield MP and Cherie Blair #QueenCamilla keep up the good work.

Monday sees the start of #RoadSafetyWeek . Trials of this roadside poster in E.Sussex saw an average speed reduction of 16.5% The design uses insights from the behavioural sciences, nudging drivers to reduce their speed. Brake, the road safety charity Sussex Police David Halpern CBE Katy Bourne OBE

Stir-up Sunday done ✔️ with the Grandchildren. All our wishes made. The old traditions are usually the best.

I cannot believe it was 25 years ago today that I had my viva voce exam to defend my PhD thesis and research. It was conducted by my public health hero Prof Hugh Pennington and Prof Sue Balloch at University of Brighton in collaboration with King's College London Uni Brighton alumni

I saw this and it made me smile: ‘In 2025 I want my body to be thinner and my bank balance fatter.’ In previous years, whoever is in charge keeps getting the two wishes muddled up!😩

According to the AA Charitable Trust a quarter of all young passengers killed in car crashes could have been spared had they been wearing seatbelts. Do what most people do and belt-up. Spread the word and let’s save lives. #roadsafety

Having a grumpy old man moment. Just been out for a trip in the car. What a dreadful state the roads are in. Local & Central Govt need to get a grip of the problem. The roads are a metaphor for years of underinvestment in this Country’s infrastructure. Rant over.

Trials of this roadside poster in E.Sussex saw an average speed reduction of 16.5% The design uses insights from the behavioural sciences, nudging drivers to reduce their speed. Very relevant today following publication of The RAC report Sussex Police BBC South East

So, cases of norovirus are at their highest for 10 years. This means using a public loo can be an anti-contamination challenge all of its own. After you’ve washed your hands trying not to directly touch anything others may have, can be funny; using sleeves, elbows feet etc.

Interesting to read in Chartered Institute of Environmental Health News that the Food Standards Agency have highlighted that customers using a food establishment with a low food hygiene rating (2 or lower) are twice as likely to contract a food-borne disease. I say… ‘Only visit a food business with a score of 3, 4 or 5’.

🗣️ "Many forget they need a farmer three times a day. They forget farmers keep supermarket shelves stocked." READ MORE: ow.ly/NluI50Vrm6J

Went to Brighton this morning for a spot of shopping etc. just turned onto the seafront and the car was hit by the heaviest April downpour of seagull poo I ever experienced, it was everywhere. I’m going to test the old tale that it’s good luck. So I’ve bought a lottery ticket! 🤞🏻

Such a beautiful colour combination. Even the British countryside is showing its support for Ukraine 🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

Beautiful array of wild flowers seen on my dog walk this morning. Such wonderful colours. And this is just a small selection.