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What does the Ryder Cup teach us about unity?

What does the Ryder Cup teach us about unity?

Gavin Calver
Gavin Calver

It was great to watch the compelling action of the Ryder Cup golf recently. The incredible unity amongst the European team was so clear to the global audience tuning in as they looked to keep hold of the trophy on American soil.

It had gone so well on the first two days of the competition, but the final day was quite a tense affair as the American team put themselves right back in contention. Towards the end of the final session of play the European team secured the victory, leading to much celebration. The sense of togetherness was wonderful and the unity across all the nations of Europe competing as one was clear for all to see.

What Crystal Palace taught me about revival

What Crystal Palace taught me about revival

Gavin Calver
Gavin Calver

I’m a massive football fan and I hail from South London. I personally support AFC Wimbledon, but it was a real joy to see another team from my side of the river, Crystal Palace, lift the FA Cup and in the process win the first major trophy in their 100+ years of existence.

Their fans had waited so long for a moment like this, had believed it might never come and when it did, what a moment it was. On a beautiful May afternoon, at a sun-kissed Wembley Stadium, they beat the overwhelming favourites Manchester City 1-0 through a goal by one of their star players, Eberechi Eze.

Fanning the flames of the hopes and dreams of Gen Z

Fanning the flames of the hopes and dreams of Gen Z

Gavin Calver
Gavin Calver

On Saturday mornings I really enjoy grabbing a great cup of coffee and picking up The Times newspaper. It is a brilliant way to catch up on the news and to see where to direct my prayers.

How delighted I was to read the following headline last week: ‘Gen Z half as likely as their parents to identify as atheists.’ As I read on, it was amazing to see that those who are part of Gen Z (born between 1996 and 2010) are a far more spiritual generation than many think. This particularly impacted me as I am a parent of teenagers and had already sensed this might be true. Only 12% of under 25s are atheists which is far lower than for Boomers at 20%, or my own generation, Gen X, that is the most atheist of all the age groups.