Battle of the Somme

Today marked the one hundredth year since the battle if the Somme in The First World War.  

In total 1million Troops, German and allied, were killed.  

To commemorate this at 7.28am (when the whistle blew to start the battle) there was a two minute silence.  

One minute to remember those who had fallen and one to remember those who survived and returned home, probably changed forever.  

Let's do this

Another summer, another football tournament, Euro 2016 is being held in France. While the opening ceremony was rather subdued, only one of the hundred dancers actually looked like she was enjoying herself, I was touched by bravery of France and in particular Paris. It has been a tough few years for the French and for them to host some of the greatest European football teams, at such a tough time for them; financially and emotionally is very brave. So here's hoping that the only tears are those shed by all who lose to Germany. 

- Kind Regards, C xx