Next episode of “Island Of Strangers”, on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Fri 9 Jan, 2-4pm GMT (14:00–16:00 UTC). Showcasing UK intercultural music scene: blending, fusing & mixing genres, heritage & traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com & Radioplayer play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 8, “The Endless” (2017) this morning on Prime Video www.imdb.com/title/tt3986820/ #MyMovies2026 #TheEndless ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 7, “Troy” (2004) this morning on Sky Blockbusters HD. www.imdb.com/title/tt0332452/ #MyMovies2026 #Troy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Everyone with Type 1 #Diabetes has the same New Year Resolution: to gain better control over their blood glucose levels. How’s that going five days in? 🤔

An invitation into sacred spaces across all four nations of the UK, from six major faiths. With episodes set in Glasgow’s Central Mosque and Shree Hindu Temple, Leicester. #BBC #cohesion #community #DEI #diversity #EDI #equality #inclusion #integration #interfaith #multifaith

{holds finger to earpiece} I’m being told that the divine epiphanies I’ve been having are in fact just basic pattern recognition

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 6, “Waterloo” (1970) this morning on Great! Action+1. www.imdb.com/title/tt0066549/ #MyMovies2026 #Waterloo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Next episode of “My World And Welcome To It” on EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 6 Jan, 8–10pm GMT. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Django Django” (2012) by Django Django + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Attending monthly session of “Seekers’ Meet” this evening at Phoenix, #Leicester. The topic: Ardas #cohesion #community #DEI #diversity #EDI #equality #inclusion #integration #interfaith #Leicester #multifaith #Sikhi

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 5, “The Big Job” (1965) this afternoon on Talking Pictures TV. www.imdb.com/title/tt0058969/ #MyMovies2026 #TheBigJob ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 4, “Rear Window” (1954) tonight on BBC Four HD. First time seeing this www.imdb.com/title/tt0047396/ #MyMovies2026 #RearWindow ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Some golden oldies! 😀

A fellow traveller! 🧐

“Citizen Of Nowhere” on EAVA FM community radio. Sun 4 Jan, 4–6pm GMT. Ep 63, #NorthernAfrica featuring music from, about, influenced or inspired by #Algeria🇩🇿, #Egypt🇪🇬, #Libya🇱🇾, #Morocco🇲🇦, #Sudan🇸🇩, #Tunisia🇹🇳. Listen on www.eavafm.com or Radioplayer app radioplayerworldwide.page.link/GquFM1uyBq3F...

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 2, “Animal Crackers” (1930) tonight on Prime Video. www.imdb.com/title/tt0020640/ #MyMovies2026 #MarxBrothers #AnimalCrackers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Every time I watch a feature film in 2026. No. 1, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) this afternoon on Sky Cinema HD. www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/ #MyMovies2025 #TheHobbitAnUnexpectedJourney ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I watched 238 feature films in 2025. Here’s my top five. I’ve restricted myself to films, new or old, I saw for the first time this year – otherwise the list would be jam-packed with the same old favourites that I rewatch regularly. My favourite this year was “One Battle After Another” #MyMovies2025

I watched 238 feature films in 2025. Here’s the first half of my top ten (10-6, in no particular order). I’ve restricted myself to films, new or old, I saw for the first time this year – otherwise the list would be jam-packed with the same old favourites that I rewatch regularly. #MyMovies2025

Attending Feast of Sharaf (“Honour”) with local Bahá’í friends this afternoon. The 16th of 19 regular Feast days in the Bahá’í calendar. www.bahai.org/action/devot... #19DayFeast #Bahai #Leicester #Sharaf

Attending memorial event for late Cllr Manjula Sood MBE FRSA, held in her electoral ward, near her #Leicester home. I worked with Manjula as Equality & Diversity Officer for Leicester Council of Faiths (2006-13) then as Voluntary & Community Sector Engagement Manager in City Mayor’s Office (2013-21)

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It on EAVA FM multilingual radio. Tue 30 Dec, 6–10pm GMT (18:00–22:00 UTC). End of year review! One track from each album picked from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Listen on www.eavafm.com Radioplayer app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Attending memorial event for late Cllr Manjula Sood MBE FRSA. Representatives of #Bahai, #Buddhist, #Christian, #Hindu, #ISKCON, #Jain, #Jewish, #Muslim and #Sikh communities in #Leicester were invited to pay tribute from stage. I read brief Bahá’í prayer for the departed www.itv.com/news/central...

My New Years resolution is to read more so I put the subtitles on my tv.

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Fri 26 Dec, 2-4pm GMT (14:00–16:00 UTC). Showcasing UK intercultural music scene: blending, fusing & mixing genres, heritage & traditions. Listen on www.eavafm.com and Radioplayer app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

December 23rd: that can mean only one thing … #Festivus #ForTheRestOfUs #Seinfeld

Books I’ve enjoyed reading in 2025: “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir. Published by Penguin, 2022 #ProjectHailMary

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Tue 23 Dec, 8–10pm GMT (20:00–22:00 UTC). Christmas special: 2 hours of music you won’t hear on any other festive show! Listen on www.eavafm.com & Radioplayer app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Attending #Chanukah public lighting in Victoria Park this evening, hosted by #Leicester Progressive Jewish Congregation. A tradition going back more than 30 years.

Books I’ve enjoyed reading in 2025: “Monkey Business: The Lives and Legends of the Marx Brothers” by Simon Louvish. Published by Faber and Faber, 1999. #MarxBrothers

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Fri 19 Dec, 2-4pm GMT. Showcasing UK intercultural music scene – blending, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Books I’ve enjoyed reading in 2025: “The City and its Uncertain Walls” by Haruki Murakami, translated from the Japanese by Philip Gabriel. Published by Vintage, 2025.

Attending 21st annual #Leicester Community #Chanukah Lighting this evening.

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Fri 12 Dec, 2-4pm GMT. Showcasing UK intercultural music scene – blending, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Attending Feast of Masá’il (“Questions”) with Leicester Bahá’í friends this evening. The 15th of 19 regular Feast days in the Bahá’í calendar. www.bahai.org/action/devot... #19DayFeast #Bahai #Leicester #Masail

#Bahai, #Christian, #Muslim, #Quaker, #Sikh members of Leicester SACRE (Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education) at our annual Christmas meal. #DEI #dialogue #diversity #EDI #equality #inclusion #integration #intercultural #interfaith #multiculturality #multifaith #ReligiousEducation

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It on EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 9 Dec, 8–10pm GMT. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Tidal” (1996) by Fiona Apple + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of Citizen Of Nowhere, EAVA FM community radio, Sun 7 Dec, 4–6pm GMT. Clips Show from most recent circumnavigation of the globe (eps 56–61). #EasternAfrica, #EasternAsia, #NorthernEurope, #CentralAmerica, #NorthernAmerica, #Melanesia. Radioplayer app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Fri 5 Dec, 2-4pm GMT. Showcasing UK intercultural music scene – blending, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It on EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 2 Dec, 8–10pm GMT. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “At Mister Kelly’s” (1958) by Sarah Vaughn + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Fri 28 Nov, 2-4pm GMT. Showcasing UK intercultural music scene – blending, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

#Loughborough Council of Faiths, monthly business meeting at Geeta Bhawan Religious and Community Centre. #Bahai, #BrahmaKumaris, #Christian, #Druid, #Hindu, #Quaker friends around the table. #cohesion #community #DEI #diversity #EDI #equality #equity #inclusion #integration #interfaith #multifaith

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It on EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 27 Nov, 8–10pm GMT. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “Here Come the Warm Jets” (1974) by Eno + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Attending Feast of Qawl (“Speech”) with Leicester Bahá’í friends this afternoon. The 14th of 19 regular Feast days in the Bahá’í calendar. www.bahai.org/action/devot... #19DayFeast #Bahai #Leicester #Qawl

Next episode of Island Of Strangers, my weekly show on EAVA FM multilingual community radio. Fri 21 Nov, 2-4pm GMT. Showcasing UK intercultural music scene – blending, fusing and mixing genres, heritage and traditions. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

Next episode of My World And Welcome To It on EAVA FM multilingual radio, Tue 18 Nov, 8–10pm GMT. This week’s pick from 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: “In Rainbows” (2007) by Radiohead + supporting playlist. Listen on Radioplayer mobile app play.radioplayer.org/en/live/ODI2...

How faith & belief offer hope in troubled times. #Hindu, #Jewish, #Sikh speakers set the tone, then small group conversations. Part of St Philip’s Centre’s “Connected Communities” programme. #cohesion #diversity #equality #inclusion #integration #interfaith #InterFaithWeek2025 #Leicester #multifaith

Taking part in college’s fifth annual Inter Faith Week event this morning (joined by students and staff from Soar Valley Community College & St John the Baptist C of E Primary School). #Bahai #Christian #Hindu #Humanist #Muslim #Omnist #Quaker #Sikh friends involved. #InterFaithWeek2025 #Leicester

Joined in free webinar Tuesday evening for Inter Faith Week, hosted by Leicester Faiths Awareness Women’s Group: “Faith In Troubled Times” with Dr Wendi Momen. #Bahai #cohesion #community #DEI #diversity #EDI #equality #inclusion #integration #IFW2025 #interfaith #InterFaithWeek2025 #multifaith