This week the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus (Covid-19) as a global pandemic. So far we have seen quarantines, self isolations, financial markets crash and supermarket shelves

The Economics Of Peace Last year I came across the work of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), an independent, not for profit research organisation dedicated to understanding the intersection

'Mental Health' is a term increasingly seen and used in all areas of life. In the last week I have seen and read numerous articles on Youtube, in books, online and at work increasing knowledge on the subject.

So today the day is upon us that the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. A historic day which has been marked with mixed celebrations across the country and the minting of a new 50 pence piece.

One could argue that the subject of ‘History’ is a story of battles and wars between tribes and nations culminating in the two devastating world wars of the twentieth century. Even today the spectre of

The transition from 2019 to 2020 has been a time to reflect on where I am in my life. Receiving news that I had been successful in my application for promotion a few days prior to Christmas enhanced some

Below is a list of the books I have read throughout the calendar year 2019. Unai Emery El Maestro - Romain Molina Autobiography Of A Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananada Walking To Jerusalem - Justin Butcher

Earlier this year I wrote about my experience playing for Prince Albert, a team in the Ashford & District Sunday Football League. My last update had brought me to a crossroads; facing a fight for my

Monday 8th July 2019 Alfriston - Eastbourne (by foot) - Ashford (by train) Three pints of IPA following the event the night before had encouraged my decision to sleep outside under the stars. It was peaceful

Saturday 6th July 2019 Ashford - Lewes (by train) Catching the 19.24 train by the skin of my teeth, I headed on my way to Lewes to stay with a group of walkers (who have walked from Brighton today) made

So today was the day that the United Kingdom (UK) was set to leave the European Union. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the UK would be leaving with or without a deal and he would rather

In the summer of 2013 I took part in the Shift Network's Peace Ambassador Training hosted by James O'Dea and Phillip Helmich. The course included recordings and insightful discussions with figures such

I have been thinking that sometimes things don't have to be perfect, sometimes they can't be. Sometimes, however hard you try there are other things which get in the way. There are times when your energy

I haven't written in a while so thought it was time to update following some developments regarding Brexit. First, a comment made by by Noel Gallagher, singer, songwriter & musician from the band Oasis

Last month I travelled to the Westgate Hall in Canterbury for an evening with Robbie Fowler; the former Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester City, Blackburn, Cardiff and England striker. As a Liverpool fan, Robbie

I wrote last December on millen316.com that I was very skeptical that a true Brexit would take place on 31st March 2019. So now more than a month after the original leaving date I am not surprised that

I recently read Justin Butcher's Walking to Jerusalem. The book is about the author's experience of walking from London to Jerusalem with 60 others in support for equal rights to all people in the Holy

This week I went for a circular walk around Appledore in Kent. I took the route from the Explore Kent website which starts and ends next to the Church on the High street. The walk starts through the vineyards

I am writing this on my mobile phone which is an incredible example of technology. The age we live in now is unprecedented and it is staggering to think that the children of today will grow up always knowing

There has been so much going on recently; reading the headlines in the West it feels that the world has changed and is changing. In America, US President Trump shutdown the government and in France there