Exploring Romney Marsh Nature Reserve with my son Edison on 16/01/2022, I talk about the overwhelmment of the NHS and how ‘normal’ life is different to two years ago; meanwhile Edison enjoys the simplicity of the natural setting.
Exploring Romney Marsh Nature Reserve with my son Edison on 16/01/2022, I talk about the overwhelmment of the NHS and how ‘normal’ life is different to two years ago; meanwhile Edison enjoys the simplicity of the natural setting.
During a walk on the Augustine Camino on 30/12/2021 from Aylesford to Thurnham I ponder the concept of pilgrimage, reflect on the last year and state my areas of focus for 2022.
During a woodland stroll through Hamstreet nature reserve in Kent on 28/03/2021, I update on the lockdown and easing of Covid-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom and find a camp with my three year old son Edison.
On top of the North Downs near Wye, Kent on 27/02/2021 with my son Edison I reflect on the positive announcement of the pubs opening in a few months and social restrictions lifting on June 21st – provided certain conditions are met. Meanwhile, Edison enjoys the slopes and playing around the campfire.
During a walk with my son Edison on 20/12/2020 in Great Chart, Ashford I reflect on the announcement of new tier 4 restrictions and the cancellation of Christmas due to a new, ‘mutant’ strain of the Covid 19 virus.
During a walk in Wye, Kent, with my son Edison on 14/11/20 I update on the political chaos following the recent election in the United States and the ongoing lockdown in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, Edison makes the most of the Autumn weather.
Whilst taking a stroll along Winchelsea Beach on 09/11/20, I update on the recent US election, the plight of minks in Denmark and comment how Covid-19 has affected my travel and birthday plans. Later, my son Edison enjoys the low tide.
During a woodland walk with my son Edison on 17/10/2020 I talk about the latest restrictions being imposed in areas across the United Kingdom, the significance of United States President Donald Trump’s positive test for Covid-19 and speculate what the next six months may hold in store.
During my walk along the White Cliffs from Dover to St. Margarets Bay on 09/09/20 I talk about the continual impact of Covid-19 and speculate about future changes to the world financial system.
Earlier this year I wrote about my experience playing for Prince Albert, a team in the Ashford & District Sunday Football League.
My last update had brought me to a crossroads; facing a fight for my place in the starting line up, with increased absences caused by a new job and the responsibility of being a father leading me to consider my options.
I played on, starting and finishing all the remaining games which I was available for including the 2-1 home victory over Mersham Sports which confirmed our place in the District’s top division. Yet not all was well behind the scenes and in the lead up to the last game two key players departed the club.
In August the manager asked me about my availability for the pre-season friendlies and I informed him not to count on me for the foreseeable future although I wasn’t going to sign for any other team. I would come along to watch a game, get involved and play when I could.
Unfortunately the pre-season games did not go well. Despite hopes for a squad of sixteen players, only nine players made it for the first game and a similar amount the next. The following week the manager posted in the group chat that he felt there was no choice but to withdraw the team from the league because it was unable to meet its obligations. One of the players posted it was a shame but ‘inevitable’.
So after close to 50 years of existence, Prince Albert Football Club was gone and subsequently the decision about what I should do on Sunday mornings had been made for me. For now at least, my footballing tale had been brought to a halt, gone not with a bang but a whimper.
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