Finally .. why I can’t swat that fly … 🪰 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Remember watching this the first time … not sure if I want to again tonight.

Lock your windows, bolt your doors!

Thanks to our great supporters, patrons, fellow trustees and superb staff team National Emergencies Trust - Humbling to hear from Bee The Difference - a clear voice keeping our motivation. Thank you.

Chairing a Board with such a talented and dedicated staff and trustee team is a real privilege. All helped by a strong and growing group of supporters. A charity focused on those who survive and affected by disasters in the UK. Learning the lessons, pushing the change.

And to find out more of what we do …

A really significant development in support for survivors and those affected in future emergencies. Something that will make a real difference.

I agree with Bill …

👀 linkedin.com/posts/johnbarr…

Super display by local organisations dressing their own trees Carlisle Cathedral . One I’m particularly fond of is this #dragon by a 6th form pupil from James Rennie School , part of Eden Academy Trust . Kerry Dunbobbin

Are you passionate about making a difference in Cumbria? The Community Foundation is seeking to appoint a new chair from September 2025. To find out more, go to cumbriafoundation.org/about/vacancie… youtube.com/watch?v=SLBKDq…

Just looking around … One of the wonders of Sir Christopher Wren …

Without doubt one of the most perfect, most divine devotional pieces. Every time I hear this I have goosebumps. Utterly beautiful.

James Harrison, blood donor, 1936-2025 - Obituary on.ft.com/3XznXlc

Bliss …

Habemus Episcopum! Great news that Rob Saner-Haigh is our new Bishop! I’m certain that this morning’s trolley in the Cathedral grounds is not a sign! 😇😂

Children’s powerful, direct and incredibly moving response to ‘Community as Superpower’ theme for Refugee Week 🧡 in Carlisle Cathedral this week.

Superb series - Turning Point: The Vietnam War on Netflix UK & Ireland . When will we ever learn?

Extraordinary sight in the City of London - Cornhill, 8.30pm last night #cityoflondon #london

Something that made me stop, remember and feel for those I knew ..