Three 'sons'

A meeting with the Jackson family on the Kennet and Avon canal near Avebury (Wiltshire) gave Chris a new chance to pose with his son (Ben), grandson (Romeo) and godson (Kai). A walk in the rain built up a big appetite for an excellent pub lunch followed by a quick tootle up the cut.

Summer 2010 in the UK (Part One)

Visiting ancestors

A few Bonds dropped into Idbury (Oxon) churchyard at the end of July to pay their respects to their ancestors.

Ben completes first year at Strathmore College

Ben (and his mum) outside his room at Strathmore College.

Ben with one of his housemates at the Presentation Evening.

Ben with his key-worker, Ann-Marie, at the Presentation Evening.


At the end of the summer term Ben's new college, Strathmore in Stoke-on-Trent, held a presentation evening for its students at the Britannia football stadium.
In addition to praise for his improving personal skills, Ben also received a special award for his athletic prowess. He has worked hard at basketball, and overcame his physical disability to gain silver and gold medals in the North Staffordshire Special Olympics.
Ben has one more year at the college, and everyone is hoping for even more achievement before he graduates next July.