FORMER England and Yorkshire cricketer Ryan Sidebottom is to be one of six keynote speakers at the launch of a One Britain One Nation (OBON) event. The launch takes place this Friday at the University of Bradford’s Richmond Building from 10am to 11.30am and will highlight a forthcoming One Britain One Nation day with the headline: A Day of Pride and Unity and which is due to go ahead on June 19 this year. The initiative has the aim of encouraging communities to work together as one and show unity and pride. All schools are being urged to get involved and celebrate the day in the spirit it is intended so that all children feel proud and valued and know with confidence that they have a role to play in the life of the nation. Invited guests will hear speeches from cricketing legend Ryan Sidebottom; pastor of the New Testament Church of God in Leeds Bishop Tony Parry; Michael Jameson, director of Children’s Services for Bradford; and Julia Robinson, general secretary of the Independent Schools Council. Other speakers are expected to be Robert Goodwill MP, former education Minister, and Tom Riordan, chief executive of Leeds City Council. The welcome is… Read full this story
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