On Friday I felt I had too much to do and not enough time to do it in. I considered not doing a column this week such was the shortage of time available to me.

The news last week highlighted the widespread destruction in Palestine and Israel as the people there face the terrifying reality of all-out war and invasion. Air raid sirens wail in both countries as bombs fall on the people.

"Community”, a shared tapestry that we are all intricately woven into, plays a vital role in our lives, often drawing us in with its vibrant threads. This week, like many others, was a profound testament to the power of community for me.