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| It's the holy month for Muslims |
One thing's for sure it's not a self professed expert on all things pronouncing on her analysis of one of the world's most thorny issue.
Step forward Kate Hopkins former 'Apprentice' contestant to cast more noise on a situation which might be better left to others.
Why Ramadan should be perceived as being 'sinister' or causing extra problems I'm not sure - seems that world religions generally have a requirement to make sacrifices and go without so that they can relate to the suffering in the world.
Goaloids stands out
Beyond the small Masjid (the Mosque above) on Sheperd's Bush Green is a public work called Goaloids, it's an artwork by Elliott Brook and there's quite a story to go with the work.
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| Goaloids |
Elliott created the football inspired sculpture following a period when he was on a life support system after suffering a stroke after being in a pneumonia-related coma.
Tragically Elliott , died on Christmas Eve 2013 leaving his wife Bryony and 2 young daughters Amber and Phoebe.
Bryony said that her husband’s death had been a complete shock as he had shown no signs of illness prior to his sudden death.
Elliott was a devoted fan of Queens Park Rangers, who had lost the use of the left side of his boday and was subsequently confined to a wheelchair his vision was backed by the Arts Council who awarded him a grant to create the exciting work which now stands as commemoration of him.
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