Tag Archives: Culture

Halifax – with Elephants

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

When I was 10 months old my father ‘forsake the amateur code’ (copyright Welsh Rugby Union) and ‘went north’, joining the Halifax professional rugby league team. This was a life changing decision in many ways for his family; not least … Continue reading →

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“Whose Town is it Anyway?” Reflections on Scotland’s Towns Conference

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

Take one minister (no, not of the Co-operative Methodist type), a couple of passionate key note presenters and well over 100 people mainly from across Scotland, wanting, willing and able to share their town stories and opportunities and you get … Continue reading →

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