The Spoon Drawer

So yesterday (Sunday 19 th June) it was the London to Brighton cycling event, a hugely anticipated British Heart Foundation charity fundraising bike ride between the capital and everyone’s favourite seaside town. Thousands of southerners and biking enthusiasts took to the saddle at the crack of dawn with the Brighton seaside finish line clear in their minds. I actually knew a guy participating this year, so it was not only just important that I was there to cheer him on, but I was also there for the very important fish and chips consumption afterwards. Image Source As a huge cycling fan and a Brighton local, I managed to catch a lot of the action as the riders began to filter their way into the city of Brighton. It was a feast for the eyes for a bike lover like myself, thanks to the array of beautiful racing bikes and the sheer commitment shown in all participants’ faces.  We as humans often shy away from putting ourselves through extended pain, however these guys all ha

Source: Tim Brockley Network rail has a long a storied history of controversy. The national company, which oversees almost all the UK’s rail infrastructure, belongs to a collective of rail companies that have been subject to increasing criticism over the past decade. A drop in the level of services provided, as well as the quality of service and clarity in communication with customers is created an increasingly frustrated public. First and foremost are National Rail’s budget woes which, as a public sector company, means that the taxpayers will be paying most of the costs. At current, the company utilises a spending plan worth £38.5 billion known as CP5, intended to run from 2014 to 2019. However, mismanagement of this budget, which also resulted in the sacking of CEO Richard Parry-Jones , has put far more strain on the company and made it likely that the budget will not cover intended costs. External regulators, including National Rail’s own internal regulatory body, h

Image Source Is it always this busy in Summer? The EU Referendum, Brighton Fringe Festival, Father’s day, The Euros and The Olympics (that one’s really crept up on me). I’ll start at the beginning and let you know what I think. The EU No, they’re not just my favourite vowels. I have been doing my research. Of course, every vote counts and I really want to make an informed decision before casting my ballot. It’s really frustrating that we’re fed so much misinformation and conflicting reports. It seems every major news outlet is subtly or not so subtly feeding an underlying agenda or affiliation with either side. It almost feels like we’re deliberately overloaded with facts, figures, jargon and spokesperson interviews to intimidate us! Everything I have read or researched thus far supports my decision. I made my mind up back in October and even wrote about the case for remaining in the EU . If anyone knows of anywhere with truly unbiased facts and figures th