Last weekend we held a celebration (online and in person in one of Durham University’s lovely Palace Green buildings) of all the exciting classical things that are happening in the North. I knew about a lot of them and have been right in the middle of a couple – but even I was taken aback … More Weekend Reading: Exciting Times
It’s good to be back! Specifically, it’s nice to be resuming my Weekend Reading posts. I thought that the summer would allow me time to pick up my usual posting schedule – but it just didn’t work out like that. Again. Thanks to all who’ve sent me concerned messages! I haven’t been ill myself, for … More Weekend Reading: Beginning Again
As many people who read this blog know, bringing Classics into North-East communities is a goal that is close to my heart. Twenty years ago (almost to the day!) I was asked to teach an after-school Latin club in a local comprehensive school; and after that I never really looked back. One club turned into … More Launching the Hadrian’s Wall Classical Association!
Winner of the Open University Recognition of Excellence in Teaching Award 2020