Sunday, 18 March 2012

Mothers Day, Patrice Mwamba and Hethersett's cycle event

Happy Mothers' Day to all mothers.

Sadly I lost my own dear mother 30 years ago and one of my great sadnesses in life is she never got to see her grandchildren who she would have adored.

Some people see Mother's Sunday as just a cynical marketing tool for shops and outlets to cash in on. Others see it as a chance to celebrate the vital part mothers play in our lives. Whilst acknowledging the first it is the second we should celebrate.

Horrible and distressing photographs and TV coverage from White Hart Lane yesterday after the collapse of Bolton defender Fabrice Mwanda. I was half watching the game on ESPN on television and it was a truly horrible moment. The only good thing to come out of the incident is the marvellous way it brought all the Spurs and Bolton fans together. Football can still unite people. It is a universal language and has unbelievable power. With Twitter, Facebook and all the other social media, hopefully the Mwamba family have been able to feel the tangible support and love for them at this time. So many people have been praying throughout the night for Patrice's recovery. Perhaps this is a true test of whether the power of prayer works or not.

Spent a very cold morning taking photographs of the first Hethersett 30-60 cycle event which started and finished at Hethersett Social Club. It was an excellently organised event led by local cyclist Martin "Bart" Anderton. I have already put the photos taken at the event on the Internet and you can view them by clicking this link Hethersett 30-60

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