My time at Manchester Confidential has come to an end. After two weeks of interning with the online magazine, I have learnt to write assertively and gained confidence in expressing my opinions. There was so much insight into a form of writing so different from news. Fair comment is a privilege accrued to writers (namelyContinue reading “Fair comment”
Sun-starved nation
During the Easter weekend, my friends and I had a great day out. The weather was amazing and I just wanted to show you two of Manchester’s best shots. It’s days like these that make it really easy to love this city. Piccadilly Gardens Imperial War Museum, Salford Quays
A bakery review and an ethical vote
This week I am at Manchester Confidential, a website that writes news and reviews about the going-ons in the city of Manchester. Click here to read my review of the city’s best-loved Chinese bakery. Don’t forget to leave your comments. Also, for those who are passionate about your food, I have written on whether foieContinue reading “A bakery review and an ethical vote”
Prayer breakfast with Tony Lloyd
On Saturday 14 March, King’s Church invited MP Tony Lloyd for a prayer breakfast meeting. The event was held in conjunction with Peace Week 2009, which saw a series of events being held in Manchester. The purpose of the prayer breakfast was to gather members of the community working across churches, shelters and other organisationsContinue reading “Prayer breakfast with Tony Lloyd”
Fame in 60 Seconds: Aileen Oh
This week I speak to Aileen Oh, who sews miniature toys for fun and blesses her friends with her handmade crafts. Aileen is a final year law student at The University of Manchester, and tells me she sews while watching anime on headphones because she has ‘nothing to do’ (but shouldn’t she be reading CompanyContinue reading “Fame in 60 Seconds: Aileen Oh”
Ken Costa: God at Work
Ken Costa is an investment banker who spoke about dealing with the financial crisis and allowing God into the workplace. He spoke in Elmwood Church, Salford on 25 February. I wrote a report on the night for King’s Church’s website. You can read the entry here.
Jesus in Teeline
J-S-S I reckon the most beautiful name in this world is JESUS. It even looks good in shorthand (first picture). There is something about that name that is simple, yet profound. Just look at the shorthand outline. Jesus is the name above all names, the name at which every knee will bow and every tongueContinue reading “Jesus in Teeline”
Heaven’s roar
“When we fly on a plane, soaring effects our hearing. Soaring in the earthly heavens blocks our ears. Yet when we soar in the heavenlies, our ears are opened to hear the sound of heaven, and the sounds cannot but sound like muffled noises having heard heaven’s roar!” – Ee-Reh Cha Picture by Sumay
Wan Phing Lim 