In our small English town, Armistice Day is still observed. It is a day to reflect, to remember and to resolve to not repeat the mistakes of the past.
15000 poppies have been crocheted into a cascade for the Church of England church All Saints
Remarkable!
It is accompanied by some life stories

Double standards?

Meanwhile in UK

No comment needed

Following US President Trumps visit to UK - no public appearances, and VP Vance’s criticism of free speech in UK, and the sackings of late night comedians, this has been drawn to my attention

Why dont you wear a suit in the Oval Office?

Meanwhile in UK, mirroring the US, Reform are seeking to extend their influence on the right of politics - and the fascist right are snuggling up to them

In UK we have a phrase - I want to speak to the organ grinder, not the monkey - which Zelenskyy might have used yesterday, had he wanted to be rude or disrespectful. In relation to his attire - there is a bust of Winston Churchill in the room that was used - this is a wartime photo - enough said?

In our small town we commemorate Armistice on 11/11 at 11.00 am. We commissioned some silhouettes to place around “The town that never forgets”
Someone stole one!!
Unbelievable!!

In Wales on March 1st - schools have Eisteddfod - and puts on plays and choirs - this was around 1962

Our small town Bedworth has commemorated Armistice Day on 11/11 at 11.00 every year since 1921. It means a lot and the parade and service at the cemetery is very moving. This year we produced silhouettes and placed them around the town. Someone has stolen one!
How low can you stoop?

UK farmers are campaigning against inheritance tax on over £1m - which also has get outs - so it’s probably £3m for a couple.
UK govt say 500 mainly affected - which will include:

Just been sent a photo of Warwick Tories meeting with Nuneaton Tories to be addressed by a government Minister

Anything missing?

In UK our Chancellor has made a budget statement. Didn’t point out that growth is now lower!!!