As we enter the second week of Lockdown here in the UK with the majority of us now staying at home, I have spent a […]
150 Years of Video Conferencing
This year, 2020, we are celebrating 150 years of video conferencing. Yes, believe it or not, according to the Encyclopaedia Brittanica, the first concepts of […]
We All Stand Together
One day nearly 40 years ago, a bear went for a walk in the hills. With his Mother’s blessing, he sets off for a jolly trip, […]
What would I be without my Music?
This week I thought I would ponder the biggest question of them all – ‘what is the point of life?’ Of course many scientists have […]
Men can Sing too
There was film many years ago called What Women Want. It was a terrible film and mostly nonsense about a guy who electrocutes himself and […]
The Tradition of New Year’s Eve
Ah yes, 31 December. The traditional time for staying up late to drink cheap Prosecco and stand around until midnight, at which point a new […]
Back to School & Jazz Standards
For me there are 3 things which signify that Autumn is just around the corner. Coats, Conkers and Rugby Posts. Today I have been for […]
Without Hesitation, Deviation or Repetition
Just how hard can it be? All you have to do is speak on a subject for 1 minute without deviation, hesitation or repetition. […]
Keeping Time
Last week, I was invited out for dinner and ended up going home with a Grandfather Clock. At approximately the same time, Prince Harry […]
Are British Choirs really the best in the world?
There is a long held belief in some circles that choral singing was invented in the UK. Certainly Britain is home to some of the […]