Pilgrim Soldier

Now with everything that is going on in the world, especially in connection with the so-called “War on Terror” its not always that easy to feel much pride about being British.

Yesterday however was one day that I did. The Queen in visiting Latvia on a state visit at the moment as Zoe & I were invited to a special performance to celebrate co-operation in the field of social integration. Here the work that is being done behind the scenes, with virtually no publicity, was showcased to the Queen, Prince Philip and Latvia’s President.

It was great to see that as well as British investment in business, we are also involved in projects that make a real difference to the lives of people who are some of the most disadvantaged in Latvian society. From our wheelchair basketball players helping their Latvian counterparts, to dance choreographers working with deaf young people, Brits are giving up their time and talents to help those less fortunate than themselves.