5th November 2015 - Buckingham Palace

My son was nominated to go to Buckingham Palace with St John Ambulance for a Young Achievers Reception with HRH Princess Royal, (Princess Anne).

This is a very great thing and I was very proud both as a parent and a St John Ambulance Officer.  There was my son and another Cadet from my unit who were nominated and attended the Palace.  My son was very nervous about going but he had a very good time whilst there.

The above picture shows my son (in the coat) and the other lad from my unit talking to Princess Anne at the Palace. 

4th November 2015 - St Johns Gate Museum

Having been a member of St John Ambulance for over 20years is something big.  However in this time I have never been to the St Johns Gate Museum.  That is until today.

As I was in London with 2 Cadets from St John Ambulance we paid a visit to the museum and went on a tour.  It was very interesting to learn more about the history of the organisation I am part of.

October 24th 2015 - London Underground

OMG the London Underground Maps are confusing!  I'm not even in London but sat on my laptop trying to work out where I need to go, what tube stations I need and then there the cost of the trips  - which is best oyster or day card or pay per tube???

I'm so glad I dont live or work in London it would seriously do my head in.

I have printed maps from train station to tubes to hotels, to places we are going and everything in between.  I've also downloaded apps for my mobile linked to the underground!