George’s Blog
You’ve found my new blog page – However, I am not new to blogging…
The Yeomans Blog
I started my first blog a few years ago and I have always thoroughly enjoyed it. I set it up to try to convince people to have their say; I know I am not always right and want folk to support or challenge my posts as they see fit. Most importantly, I want to challenge injustice, speak up for what is right and good, and seek to show care, compassion and respect for everybody and their views. The blog is still running at: HERE But will slowly be moved to this page, watch this space…
My Favourite Poem
Back to blogs My Favourite Poem I have written lots of poetry over the years which is not something you would normally attribute to an ex-military man. I have always loved words and have used them to screen myself from pain on many an occasion during my life; the...
What Does the PCC Actually Bring?
Back to blogsAs a Wiltshire resident I am concerned to learn that our county constabulary has been placed into “special measures” by HMICFRS, a body I greatly respect. I was interested to watch as Wiltshire’s Chief Constable, Kier Pritchard, tried to explain his...
Time for Britain to be Great Again
Back to blogsFor half of my adult life, I was required to take an A-political position due to my military service, with which I had no concerns. Since retirement, I have always tried to do my public duty and cast a vote in the various elections, whether national or...
Rwanda – Really?
Back to blogsAllow a fresh mind to take over at the Home Office Does anybody actually have faith in the latest Government policy on deportation of illegal immigrants, or am I right to bracket it as yet another half-baked government policy doomed to failure? The...
A Typical French Farce
Back to blogsECL Final Police actions were unacceptable The actions of the French authorities and specifically the Police at last nights ECL Final was completely unacceptable. Why on Earth is there a need to use tear gas on a perfectly well behaved queue of Liverpool...
Outstanding Human Being
Back to blogsGenuine Heroism There are times when people’s actions in the face of true adversity make me realise what genuine heroism looks like. There is no greater example of this than Dame Deborah James or the “Bowelbabe” as she has become known. Her courage,...