Doing the work. Taking the credit.
I was at a school prize-giving last night and got a sense of a place where pupils and teachers were working closely together to build and extend their learning community. A wide range of results, not only academic, was reported and the tone of the evening was optimistic and upbeat. People were clearly doing the work and getting the credit.Nationally, postal workers are taking industrial action. Staff interviewed on the radio say that they are expected to do extra duties and work longer hours for the same pay. Management stresses the need for modernisation to keep the Royal Mail viable. Has the dispute arisen because work and credit have got out of balance?The relationship betwee

Solving or salving?
I had a very enjoyable meal when in Newcastle-upon-Tyne last week. When settling the bill the server asked if I would add a little extra to help with the Restaurants Against Hunger campaign in which they were taking part. October 16 has been designated as World Food Day and the UK wide fund-raiser aims to let diners make a contribution simply by dining out. The question is whether it will solve the problem of child hunger or salve the diner's conscience?I think it's a good campaign and wish it well. However I checked out the website hyperlinked above and could

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A Magical Mystery Tour
It was our son's 18th birthday earlier this month and we wondered how we might surprise him with a memorable present. He loves the Beatles and so we decided a trip to Liverpool would be just the ticket to ride! We packed his case and said nothing until 5.30am when we woke him up to tell him he was going