Justin Fashanu was the first openly gay professional footballer. The homophobia and persecution he received for this cost him his life. Justin and his brother, John, grew up in Norwich. His mother had placed them in Barnardo's orphanage. She was a single parent with three more children. The two boys were adopted by a white … Continue reading #BLM day four: Justin Fashanu
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Stratford Park parkrun (Stroud)
NOTE TO FUTURE SELF: Do not EVER plan anything that involves leaving London during the month of February EVER again. Better still, do not plan anything that involves leaving the house for the month of February ever again. This weekend, Leyton Orient were scheduled to play Forest Green Rovers, the league's only all-vegan football team, … Continue reading Stratford Park parkrun (Stroud)
Teignmouth Promenade parkrun
This weekend saw my first parkrun/football combo of the 2019/20 season, and what better way to start than with a sunny weekend and a visit to the Devon coast? Teignmouth Promenade appealed for two reasons: one, the lovely seaside location, and two, it starts with a T. Yes, I could have gone to Tooting or … Continue reading Teignmouth Promenade parkrun