Damian Stancombe’s Post

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Retired to Rediscover my Passion

Southport

STEPHEN TILEY

Pension Funds Manager at WH Smith PLC

2mo

So distressing to hear about these atrocities. I was in Liverpool Monday and over the weekend. What struck me was how vibrant and diverse the city and local area was. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the weather and going about their business - no tensions I could perceive. I think of Cat Stevens who has been inspirational over the years and seeks to heal divisions in communities based on misunderstandings and bigotry. Preaching peace in his words and songs. He converted to Islam and 99.9% of any faith followers are absolutely fine I’m sure, but how do you get to the 0.1%? Despite this, we don’t know all the facts and what is really worrying is the Russians interfering by spreading misinformation. As you say it doesn’t relate to religion or creed or colour- it is wickedness and probably mental health issues. What is causing that? Despair? Unfairness? Inequality? Heat? Social Media? Intense media bombardment? On-line hate preaching? I just find it hard to fathom.

Ian Andrews

Global Leader in Employee Benefits, Retirement Saving, Wellbeing, and wider HR Projects

3mo

well said, please don't delete. I will confess my heart skipped a beat when I saw one of the kid's surname was Stancombe. Horrific, just horrific. Hates just fuels more hate; there's a quote somewhere about not learning from history...

John King

Director RPG Crouch Chapman Financial Services

3mo

take care of yourself mate. hideous news, especially when I heard southport and stancombe, identity - largely an accident of birth.

Mike Robinson

Business Development Director at Standard Life

3mo

I was one of those commenting on how lovely Southport is on my first visit a year ago. Events of the last few days are difficult to comprehend for me as a not resident so can’t imagine how it feels so close to home. Thoughts with the whole community ❤️

Simon Maxwell FPMI

Associate & Senior Pension Management Consultant at Barnett Waddingham

2mo

Well said, Damian. We were away last week when it happened, but since coming back home to Southport, the place doesn't feel the same as it did before we left 2 weeks ago.

Hans March

Completed Masters degree

3mo

Damian, thanks for sharing and describing your thoughts and feelings so well. Pleased you are well but I too am struggling to process/ understand the incredibly sad events in Southport. Stay safe and you and all in Southport are in our thoughts and prayers.

Arthur Allison

Author Fiction and owner operator and In Search Of Africa Safari planners southern Africa.

3mo

Hi Damian, thanks for sharing. Your video is heartfelt and was thought provoking. Stay well. Arthur

Gerard Bland

Owner/Partner - Pensions, EB and Outsourcing at CPB Partners LLP

3mo

As a native of Southport myself I have been truly shocked by the events of Monday and last night. Thank you Damian for articulating it so well

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