Our thoughts and deepest sympathy’s go out to those who were caught up and lost loved ones in the terrorist attack at the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena last night. As we post this at least 22 music fans have died, many of them children. and many more are injured and receiving treatment in eight surrounding hospitals.
The Manchester Arena is a venue Rod has played many times and a venue many SMILER members will have attended.
The prime minister Theresa May said today “This was among the worst terrorist incidents we have ever experienced in the UK and although it is not the first time Manchester has suffered in this way, it is the worst attack the city has experienced and the worst ever to hit the north of England.” She also praised others who had rushed to help, saying those “are the images that embody the spirit of Manchester and the spirit of Britain”.