British Expat Newsletter:
2 July 2003
This week: reFLAG – a campaign to redesign the Union Flag to celebrate ethnic diversity.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Leaders, dignitaries, celebrities and cultural icons reply to the time-honoured question…
Maid in West Ham
“The book is very lively, the writing provoking laughter, anger and perhaps a few tears. It’s not just an autobiography, it’s an excellent story. And it’s an amazing piece of social history, well written and well researched. I recommend this book to anyone.” Kay reviews Ivy Alexander’s fascinating story of her life in wartime London.
Sydney Morris Men
So what do you know about Morris Men? “They strike up the Devil’s dance withall: then martch this heathen company…their pypers pyping… their belles jyngling, their…
“Four hats” puzzle
In which four people buried in sand up to their necks have ten minutes to work out the colour of the hat they’re wearing, or face being shot.
Moving to Delhi – FAQ
We answer some of the questions frequently raised by prospective newcomers to Delhi’s expat community.