Life in Qatar and enjoying the World Cup – through the eyes of a Lancaster teacher

Former Lancaster Royal Grammar School pupil Colin Shapley is working as a teacher in Qatar, and the 29-year-old wanted to share exactly what it’s been like anticipating and now experiencing the controversial World Cup up close, as well as his view on life in the Middle Eastern country.

Here is his account of the experience so far.

Having started my third academic year as Head of Year 7 at Qatar International School, it is an obvious remark to…