Despite attending Harvard, Bill Gates dropped out before completing his degree (Picture: Getty) Forget slaving away at a business or technology degree if you have ambitions on becoming a billionaire – an arts degree, or no degree at all may be just as good. According to a new study from Approved Index, which looked into the … Continue reading
EU – lets us trade without political union
The United Kingdom finds itself on the eve of a General Election with, for the first time in many years, our relationship with the EU being debated. Many hope for the opportunity to have a vote and a say on the ever greater political union which appears to be relentless. Some require an in/out referendum … Continue reading
Cambridgeshire Unitary authority – where is the political leadership?
Why are our politicians not stepping up to the mark and showing leadership on seeking a unitary authority for Cambridgeshire? Why is the idea not being discussed at political group meetings across all Cambridgeshire authorities? Why are we, the public, not being consulted on the idea? Where are the motions at council to debate the … Continue reading
The Eclipse from Bourn Golf Course
It got colder, it got darker and the chances of a hole in one reduced dramatically. The sky was cloudy and the sun could not be seen …….. Except for a brief moment. And her it is ……
Golf – what’s your handicap?
A businessman was attending a conference in Africa . He had a free day and wanted to play a round of golf and was directed to a golf course in the nearby jungle. After a short journey, he arrived at the course and asked the pro if he could get on. “Sure,” said the pro, … Continue reading
Is it time for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to rejoin?
A few years ago Peterborough broke away from Cambridgeshire to become a unitary authority. This meant it combined the responsibilities of the district / City council with that of the County Council. Unfortunately, Peterborough just isn’t big enough to be efficient or effective. It also meant that it was no longer part of Cambridgeshire. So … Continue reading
What can be done about the benefit culture?
There is no such thing as free money. Someone always pays. Official benefits are paid for by the tax payer. Informal benefits are provided by charities for example food banks. Other help is provided by friends and families. Help is necessary in a society that wants to protect the weak, vulnerable and those that need … Continue reading
Hinchingbrooke Hospital – a hospital in crisis or a political football?
The recent news that the only privately run NHS hospital in Britain is not financially viable is a wake up call for how hospitals are financed. All other NHS hospitals do not have the option to “end the contract” and would have to run a deficit or slash services, both likely to attract a lot … Continue reading
Debate about debates – what a nonesense
I am astonished about all the debate about who should take part in a pre election leaders debate. No wonder people get turned off politics. The electorate want to hear what each party has to say so they should all be included if indeed they are a main party. There can be no doubt that … Continue reading
Cambridge Abbey Ward – fabulous peer research
We are sometimes blessed with people who really care about the community. I met with Wendy Lansdown last week. Wendy has been engaged in working in community development for some time and has a real feel for getting communities to work together. When we met I was particularly interested in the Cambridge Abbey ward where … Continue reading
