He was a party member till 1993, though! I entirely agree re apprenticeships (together with the shift of CFEs and polys to universities). Dad was a teacher so was concerned to help his pupils find ap… (View Post)

Pity the Tories screwed up the apprenticeship system - decades ago, admittedly, but still. My father, who had professional involvement, was not happy about it at the time. But a sinner that repenteth… (View Post)

Sudden Proustian recall of reading Asimov novels in bed as a teenager. (View Post)

Gare St Lazare. (View Post)

Come to think of it, it's also possibly relevant to @Sandpit ! East Kilbride = Cille Bride = Chapel of St Brigit. (View Post)