Katie Shortman and Izzy Thorpe are representing GB in the duet competition for Artistic Swimming ( formerly known as synchronised swimming) . They competed together in Tokyo coming 14th. They won silver at this year’s World Championships. Their mothers in the 1980s competed together and are now their coaches. Information about the 2 girls Wikipedia profiles Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Information about Artistic Swimming Previous winners

Paul is a community worker, activist and long time campaigner for the British African -Caribbean community in Bristol, England. In 1963 he led a boycott of the Bristol Omnibus Company for refusing to employ Black or Asian drivers or conductors. As an articulate and university educated person he became the spokesman for the boycott. After 60 days they revoked the colour bar. In September Raghbir Singh became Bristol’s first non-white bus conductor In 1964 achieved national fame for refusing to leave the Bay Horse publuc house until he was served. ’ We don’t want you Black people here -you are a nuisance.’ He was charged with failing to leave a licensed premises. Prosecutors alleged he behaved aggressively- witness accounts refuted it. Case was dismissed and barman sacked. His campaigns led to the Race Relations Act in 1965. Moved to Coventry and then London. (Read further career) 1988 received Bristol City Council Community award for Achievement and Services rendered to the Black Community . Returned to Bristol in 1992. 1996 received the Bristol West African and Caribbean Council Community Achievers award. 2006 received One Person Can Make a Difference award. 2007 received Freedom of the City for Bristol 2009 awarded OBE for his services to equal opportunities. 2014 awarded Doctor of Law by University of Bristol ‘for his dedication to fighting for equality and civil rights across Bristol and around the world for over 60 years.’ 2017 received from Lenny Henry Pride of Britain award for lifetime achievement - read judges citation where he is thanked for his courage, principles and determination 2020 Intercity Express Train named in his honour He might even get his own statue in Bristol. Source Wikipedia

Nancy is an American actress, speaker and author. She is known for her many roles on television.She came to prominence in the 1980s as Michelle Thomas, las partner, on 5 seasons of Matlock. She is the author of many Christian books such as** Beauty by the Book, The Wonder of his Love, Seeing yourself as God Sees You****. She married Larry Myres who is a pastor Source Wikipedia

Jordan began singing in his church choir and continued through his college education Gained national recognition in 2015 when he won Season 9 of the singing competition The Voice.He was the first artist of the season to reach No1 in sales of pop songs in the ITune Store and set new sales marks on Billboard charts. In 2022 sang * Sparrow* . representing Kentucky on the American Song Contest- came third.

Chris is well known for a viral video Angles in Heaven which he performed with activist and percussionist Abby the Spoon Lady. Reached 200 million views on Facebook and 10 million on YouTube. During grade and high school Chris played with various bluegrass, metal and rock and roll bands. To raise money for bills he started to street perform. Chris started to street perform on a regular basis in 2012. He started to play music with Abby the Spoon Lady in the spring of 2013… In 2015 filmmaker Erin Durham released the documentary film* Buskin’ Blues* which centered around Asheville, North Carolina area and featured Chris and Abbey. He released his first solo album I’ll Keep My Light Liton 8th July 2016 With Abby he released Working on Wall Street in 2017. Film maker Justin Johnson created a short film *Abby the Spoon Lady which chronicles a day in the life of a musician and featured Chris Source Wikipedia

Lorraine has published over 80 titles since 1982. There is a series of popular historical fiction revolving around Norwegian immigration inspired by her own heritage. She was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame, a signature event at Norsk Hostfest in 2012. Her books have sold more then 5 million copies. Source Wikipedia

GB has Emily Campbell in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Can she improve on her silver won at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo? Emily Camp bell - partial profile from Wikipedia. Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Information about disciplines Weightlifting terminology -2 pages Word search (answers included)

GB have 8 divers for the 2024 Olympics in Paris Official sheet Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Types of dives - information Tom and Matty winning gold in Tokyo in 2020 8 profiles - 1 on each competitor from Wikipedia Word search Swimming and Diving (answer sheet provided)

Elizabeth Rebecca Mitchell is a Jamaican-British singer. She is best remembered for being one of the original singers of the 1970s disco/reggae band Boney M. She became regarded as Boney M’s lead vocalist Aged 11 she moved with her parents to Harlesden in the UK. She has had a long career as a .singer. She auditioned for Hair. She moved to West Berlin to join the Les Humphries Singers for a few years. In 1976 she joined Boney M . The originally group disbanded in 1986. Boney M regrouped in 1986 for a tour in 1987. In 1989 due to personal differences Liz decided to focus on her solo career Liz has been a member of the newly formed group, now known as ‘Boney M featuring Liz Mitchell ,’ for many years. In 1996 she recorded with her husband an Ep of 4 Christmas songs as a special Christmas gift for her fans. They have also recorded a number of albums Share the World, Christmas Rose, Let it be She is still touring .Liz now resides in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire.

They were sentenced to be hanged in 2009 for converting to Christianity in Iran. For 259 days they were held in the notorious prison EVIN where they were tortured and interrogated. Eventually the United Nations’ Amnesty International enabled their release. After gaining freedom they wrote** Captive in Iran** which detailed their experiences. Source Wikipedia

Letsie ll is the only Catholic sovereign of a non-European lineage anywhere in the world. He has been credited with having promoting the principles of the Catholic faith in Lesotho Source Wikipedia

For approximately 20 years he was an actor and broadcaster who specialized in theatrical story telling and performance poetry He wrote ’ The Street Bible’ . In 2004 it was the Book of the Year for the Christian Booksellers Convention Ltd (UK He takes you through the Bible in a very unconventional way. This fresh paraphrase- come-running commentary brings the text alive. Bible stories are retold as mini -blockbusters;psalms as song lyrics; epistles as emails. He unfortunately died of bladder cancer aged just 43 years of age Source Fly of the book

In 2013 Becky received a Knight Grant for Reporting On Religion and American Public Life. She was a senior contributing editor for The Wittenburg Door from 1994 to 2008. ‘The Door’ was a Christian satire and homour bimonthly magazine It was relaunched in 2021 with Becky serving on the Door’s Board of Directors Source Wikipedia

Aged 13 she survived a shark attack - she lost her left arm. Within a month she she was surfing again. In 2004 she wrote her autobiography ** Soul Surfer: A true story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get Back on Board.** In 2011 it was turned into a film - Soul Surfer… As a result of the attack she has appeared as a guest on numerous television shows. She has written 8 other books

Robin is the best selling award winning Christian author of over 100 books. Her books include the Christy MIller and Sierra Jensen series for ten girls plus the Glenbrooke series and Sisterchicks series. In 2007 she received the Christy award for her novel* Sisterchicks in Gondolas.* Her Timelesss Stories are now available in Print, Audio, Ebook and Downloads.

Alisa Childers member of ZOEgirl U SA Hope Darst musician and songwriter USA Lauren Daigle singer and songwriter USA Maryanne Joshua George musician and songwriter USA Moriah Smallbone actress, singer & songwriter USA Normani singer, Fifth Harmony USA Tasha Layton singer, songwriter & author USA Terrian singer and song writer USA Tori Kelly singer-songwriter USA Moira Dela Torre singer-song-writer and occasional actress Philippines Onos Ariyo singer and songwriter Nigeria All 11 are talented Christian musicians

Moya is a member of a very successful Irish band called Clannad (See separate notes). In 2000 she published her autobiography called ’ The Other Side of the Rainbow’ where she re-evaluates her life. Moya in 2003 became Goodwill ambassador to Christian Blind Mission (CBM). Her first trip was to Congo-Kinshasa with 5 others. Called off due to civil unrest. In 2003 travelled to Rwanda. In 2005 returned to Congo In 2007 visited Brazil and then travelled to Belize. In 2008 travelled to Tanzania. Performed concerts with other CBM Goodwill Ambassadors from Europe. Moya performs various concerts in aid of charities and groups that work to rehabilitate those affected by drug addiction and alcohol dependency. She also practices her Christian faith with her family in Dun Laoghaire. The church reaches out to young people affected by drugs and alcohol abuse. Source Wikipedia

Clyde in 1999 released his debut album Pure Inspiration. In 2012 teamed up with Jason Barney to write and produce the Christmas album Brighter Days Ahead, In 2013 a second Christmas album Glenn Beck Presents Believe Again

Vertical farming is where crops are grown on top of each other than in traditional horizontal rows. This is happening both on the land ( indoors) and in the sea. Using less space the yield is higher. Read description and look at the two pictures. Greenwave have developed a sustainable agriculture technique called vertical underwater farming or regenerative ocean farming.The company is growing a range of seaweed types like kelp and shellfish, plus mussels and scallops on a rope scaffolding system under the sea. Kelp is one of the fastest growing organisms on the planet and can be repeatedly harvested for at least seven years. Source World Economic Forum

Climate change has resulted in AQUACULTURE being seriously considered. Man is seeking to grow crops under water especially SEAWEED This means the plants are grown without soil, in a nutrient-rich solution to deliver water and minerals to their roots, in a controlled environment. No pesticides are needed. The start up that believes seaweed can change the world. Source World Economic Forum