The Wonder of Walsingham

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I have always loved Walsingham. There are quite a number of posts that have appeared on this blog in the years I've been writing it about the place -- you can find them by clicking here. I was lucky enough to be able to … [Read more...]

I’ll Be Back!

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I thought it was about time I gave something of an update on me, and what's happening with this blog. In the words of the Terminator (and the title of this post), 'I'll be back!' But I hope that news is more welcome to … [Read more...]

Blog Holiday

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I have, reluctantly, decided to take a bit of a break from writing this blog. I feel totally worn out, mentally and physically, and just need to spend some time being me. My health, which is never good, has given me more … [Read more...]

Tommy and Photography

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Wow, what a weekend! Had a busy, informative, and great fun weekend with my eldest daughter and her partner. On Friday evening Dave and I went to see Roger Daltrey performing 'Tommy' at Blickling Hall. Saturday morning … [Read more...]

Chernobyl Charity Exhibition

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Today's post is a first on this blog: a guest post. Darren Nisbett asked me on Twitter if I could help publicize his Chernobyl Charity Exhibition. When I looked at his site, and saw his photographs and what he was trying … [Read more...]

International Day for Street Children

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The International Day for Street Children: Louder Together is launched on 12th April, a new campaign to give a louder voice to the millions of street children all around the world so their rights cannot be ignored. … [Read more...]

Round the Bible in 40 days

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The Bishop of Huntingdon has challenged himself to read around the Bible in the forty days of Lent this year -- which starts tomorrow. He has invited anyone else who would like to to join him. I am challenging myself to … [Read more...]

Love Wins

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There has been something of a furore in the blogosphere in the past week. Poor Rob Bell, his book isn't even out until the end of the month, but people are already saying he's a heretic -- a Universalist -- for what it … [Read more...]

Archbishop of Canterbury’s Christmas sermon

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The text for the Archbishop of Canterbury’s thought provoking Christmas sermon follows. He focuses on how the birth of Jesus is but one stage of the fulfilment of God's unchanging promise of support in the struggle for … [Read more...]

Missing Children at Christmas

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As I’m preparing to enjoy a few days when I'll be seeing all of my family, I’m mindful of the fact that there are those who can’t do that again this year. Andrew Gosden still has not been heard from, for more than … [Read more...]