Danny Boyle’s Olympic Programme Notes – full text

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I wasn't going to watch the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday evening; but, in the end I did. I'd put it on the TV as background while I did a couple of bits on the computer. I'm so glad I did, because I found myself … [Read more...]

Andrew, Where Are You Now?

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A new video has been made to try to keep awareness going that Andrew Gosden is still missing -- Kevin, his dad, has asked that it be publicised as much as possible. For the vast majority of the time this blog has been … [Read more...]

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...]