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Ukraine Refugees:

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 11:44


Children under fire...

Ukraine Refugees: England has always been known as a country of welcome and sanctuary for those who are afraid for their lives. I can remember living in the Eastend of London, Bethnal Green, just a stone’s throw from Whitechapel, where many Jews came to settle, fleeing from Nazi Germany. I learned many years later that we were the only Europ ... read more

 Posted: 29 Jun 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments

Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Monday, 6 June 2022, 10:45


An arrangement fit for the Queen

What a joy it has been for us to be able to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, a unique occasion indeed. I expect most of your churches, along with mine here in Broomfield decorated their doors and windows with appropriate flowers and the English flag… I am sure you will agree with me that no other country can upstage us, h ... read more

 Posted: 6 Jun 2022 | There are 0 comments | make a comment / view comments