I am pleasantly surprised that Ramesh Zhalla, who is normally opposed to my views or suggestions, has expressed his support to my indirect suggestion that a telephone call rather than the e-mails from ABPL telling me that the 'Meet and Greet' session at the House of Lords had been cancelled could have been helpful. This would have spared me from travelling all the way to Westminster on that day with my painful condition arising from sciatica.
The programme on that day could not take place because of the unexpected Brexit saga. Don't get me wrong! I am grateful to CBbhai, Rupanjanaben and Kamalbhai for taking the trouble to send me the e-mails. Perhaps it was my fault not checking the inbox of my mail before setting out to the venue. Some food for thought! There is no doubt that had this event taken place, it would have certainly been one of a kind and would have gone down in the history of newspaper publishing as a beacon for others and envy for many. The other innovative step of Asian Voice is the publication of paid subscribers' stories about their journey from East Africa or India to the UK under the “Remember, recollect, recharge” column. I too have a story to tell and have sent a narrative about my experiences. I eagerly await its publication.
Dinesh Sheth
Newbury Park, Ilford
