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Newmarket Racing – very much a Cambridgeshire business
Today we are off to enjoy a day at the races in Newmarket. The name Newmarket races doesn’t tell the full story as much of the industry including one of the courses, many trainers and part of the school is in Cambridgeshire. I had a visit some time ago and was left feeling that we Read more
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Golf – the new politics
After many years of being an occasional golfer I have now started to play three times a week and sometimes more. I’m still at the scuffer stage but submitted my first card today towards a handicap. A very satisfying if frustrating game. Often it is very obvious what the correct direction of travel should be Read more
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“Complete Feet” – Stepping off in the right direction
I have been working with a young enthusiastic team to help develop a new business based around feet and foot comfort. Feet are often neglected and are sometimes the cause of joint and muscle pain elsewhere in the body. The trouble is how many of us go to seek help? We hope to provide a Read more
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Public speaking – Worcestershire, leadership and growth
A couple of weeks ago I was due to speak in Worcestershire to a group of the good and the great on how Cambridgeshire had managed to so successfully push forward a pro growth agenda. The group, made up of the Leaders and chief execs of the county and district councils, the police, fire, charities Read more
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Cricket injury
Last week, playing cricket for the county over 50’s side I tore a hamstring. Whilst I have had many pulled hamstrings, that have hurt and been a nuisance, this tear is in a league of its own. I was running to take a single, nothing too dramatic, when it felt as it I had been Read more
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Visit to Cornwall
It was great to visit mum and dad in Cornwall recently. They are both looking very well and made us very welcome. Dad is still cooking top quality food. His attention to detail is amazing. Wonderful flavours. Having been brought up in Cornwall it is always a trip down memory lane. This time we popped Read more