I ran @USAID health programs for the last 3 years. Trump’s 90 day Stop Work Order on foreign assistance does serious damage to the world and the US. Examples:🧵
@theAliceRoberts Every storm runs out of rain. This too shall pass. I haven’t met anyone that thinks the world is a better place because you are in it. I bought your book for both my granddaughters and they love it. Keep well, drink tea, eat cake. x
Last training row before the Sark to Jersey race on Saturday. Unfortunately the forecast is not like this! Wish me luck. #JerseyCai
(And if you happen to be at Vonne about from about 3.45pm please come and cheer me on)
A small group of people gathered for a simple ceremony of rememberance on the Albert Pier today. Maritime charities, the Fishermen's Mission and the Seafarers' Charity joined forces to support a new National Fishing Remembrance Day for those who have lost their lives at sea.
@pollymweston@BBCRadio4 Well I hope your postcode trail leads you to Jersey and if it does let me show you around. Lot’s of lovely stories to discover here. But just to confirm the Patch is a compulsive listen I recommend to everyone!
Brand new episodes of The Patch start at 11am today @BBCRadio4. First up, Prestatyn, aka Salford by the sea, where I ask the unasked question… how long have there been seagulls on the roofs in Prestatyn? bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
@TracyMourant And apple soap. There was an “e” cream that felt worthy. The first time men read cosmetic labels. We felt connected. Pioneer Anita Roddick was vivacious, witty, clever and drew us into her cause. A high street shop sourcing firm third world suppliers. What a shame. x
The Body Shop was a revelation when it opened in #JerseyCI. A genuine ethos of fair trade, natural ingredients and recyclable bottles.
In those days we all smelt of banana shampoo
The Body Shop set to appoint administrators in UK bbc.co.uk/news/business-…