There are two noises that break the peace and quiet of the Wycliffe Centre. One is the distant rumble of the M40 motorway, hidden in a valley on the other side of some trees. The other is aircraft on their final approach into Heathrow, or one of the many private airfields scattered around the surrounding countryside.
Today though it’s just the M40 that’s making a noise as all flights have been grounded because of the volcanic ash that’s floating around in the atmosphere.
If you want to know the affect that volcanic ash in the atmosphere can have on aircraft, the following YouTube video from Air Crash Investigation should be able to help. Don’t worry, nobody dies!
Although this is making things here nice and peaceful, you could spare a thought for those people supposed to be here at the weekend as part of the Engage orientation. Unfortunately, Stephanie Angus, who is organising things, was supposed to be flying in from Belfast.
Stephanie has been brilliant as usual and booked passage on the Liverpool boat from Belfast – not only for her but also for Lynda Ranson and myself. However we were expecting % others from N. Ireland including 2 assistant team leaders. Keep praying, Phil and Co!
I’ve done Liverpool to Dublin, and back. Usually wouldn’t wish the Irish sea on anyone. Hope the crossing is smooth.