Happy to chat

 Yesterday in the Uxbridge Pavillions was the monthly Brunel University Happy to Chat ..bringing the local community together and combat loneliness. 

The elderly hands in this  photo belong to Olive a 90 year old .. who had knitted her Great Granddaughter to be born soon, a beautiful vintage baby shawl ..3ply wool so fine and like the pattern I have google found. She had a video on her phone to show us... I wish I had it to show you ..so so beautiful.. we all wondered how she had done it. She was saying its done in sections but the border lace was the tricky piece to keep to pattern ..Needed Telly off and no distractions to keep in the pattern mode.. She had been to the wool shop in the Uxbridge Pavillions to show the video of completion.. In our "Happy to Chat" became quite a conversation piece with the Brunel students, a lecturer and all round the table having a natter (chat) together. Bless her she got some lovely packaging from the card shop to present the gift to her grand daughter for her baby Great granddaughter ..we all hoped this surely will become an heirloom passed down for generations to come.. 💞

Love in the Store

Uplifting to see spring flowers in John Lewis Oxford Street London .. and all the Love heart gifts and cards for Valentine's Day.. 

 

London Peace March

Some photos from todays Peace March in London. A great atmosphere of coming together to not only be voices for Palestinians but for all of us. There are more of us on this one planet home we share that wish Shalom Salem Peace Om Shanti and to live in dignity, care and respect for one another. More of us than those that wish to  divide us and create conflicts. It really is time for Leaders to Mature in the Wisdom of Peace. The Greatest Power is Peace.. 

Met new friends and old ones..had very connected time with Jewish friends ..some in mix marriages merging countries, cultures and religions in harmony together. A brilliant time of sharing and caring together. Was very moving to see the vast crowds from around UK .. and those I spoke with about my MSF nurse and his pregnant wife in Gaza sent prayers and love. I have been able to share these photos with him this evening. A sense of relief everytime he and his wife check in after hours .. even days of broken contact.. When no contact you worry whether survived strikes and worsening conditions. 

There was a collective revelation from those I shared time with today. We are showing mental stress of grieving.. Stages of sobbing, anger, frustration, pacing up and down. Deep anxiety of the conflicts in the world coalescing into full on WW3. There are symptoms of grieving the loss of the world we wish ..that of Shalom Salem Peace Om Shanti living together in harmony with respect and dignity ..happiness. Many of us have travelled to other countries & continents, enjoyed adventures of exploring our planet in all its wonders. On those travels found friendships in local communities. So we know it is possible to have a world without oppression, oppressors, violence and wars.. It hurts us to see others hurt by deluded power egos and extremists ideology that will not accept fusion of cultures.  So scroll for more photos from today. In Shalom Salem Peace Om Shanti. 

 I met a doctor from Kent that carried a huge Tablet Screen with rolling list of all children lost in Gaza ..Children killed, maimed and orphaned because Adults cannot solve issues in the Wisdom of Peace and diplomacy with respect for all .

Together in Peace & Care

Shalom Salem Peace Om Shanti 

 

What a fantastic Hotel & Bar Windsor

Macdonald Hotels Windsor

So grateful to not only find this wonderfully designed hotel but was able to get some warm shelter out of a cold rainy New Year's Day in Windsor. Much needed before attending Evensong at St George's Chapel Windsor Castle.  

Lovely Shop in Windsor

Oliver Bonas

New Year's day on my walk round Windsor found this lovely shop.. Was so uplifting and inspiring with creative designs & gifts. I could see that Bushra, my Artistic Syrian from my Family Link Up would love this range. I asked if the company was in Belgium, but not though they can send orders to Belgium. I feel I need to connect Bushra and her new Beauty Boutique.  Lets hope she can visit UK soon and I visit Belgium this year. Loads of gift ideas to take to her to see and enjoy. Of course the Brexit customs always a problem to send parcels!! Something I discussed with the Store assistant. So much trade between UK & EU become problematic. Here is a glimpse of the store so bright and inspiring on what was a cold wet grey day on New Year's day. Photos & Tik Tok ...See the link for online ordering too Oliver Bonas

And my Tik tok 

New Year's Day Windsor