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Many people who go on retreats evidence the opportunity to escape from the daily rigours of routine – “the trivial round the common task” in order to experience peace and tranquillity as an oasis in the desert of a busy … Continue reading →

Having lived in different parts of this country, I have been blessed to evidence a variety of eclectic experiences within church worship. The essence of different situations can remain etched in the mind and memory. A friend in Scotland who … Continue reading →

The hymn by Folliott Pierpoint, “For the beauty of the earth” which extols the beauty of God’s creation, is interspersed with the theme of love and the gifts of nature bestowed by God.  Down the centuries there has been evidence … Continue reading →

The 2nd February is celebrated in different ways around the world. For the Christian it represents Jesus – the light of the world. The celebration of Candlemas originated in the late fifth century as a tribute to the light of … Continue reading →

THE NEXT STEP.  Those who still refer to the Book of Common Prayer from time to time will be aware that the 29th of September commemorates St Michael and All Angels. Tangible remembrance can be a discipline and a focus … Continue reading →

Irrespective of whether we are young or old or somewhere in between an important shared aspect is that we were all children once. It is probably true to say that each generation believes that behaviour in young people has deteriorated. … Continue reading →

On the 28th April, the Study and Discussion Group held an open evening at which Oliver Kent gave a most illuminating insight of his visit to Auschwitz. He began by indicating that if a minute’s silence were to be kept … Continue reading →

Travel programmes are much in demand on the television. A recent one revealed the items discovered from the ill fated journey to the South Pole made by Captain Robert Scott and his team in 1912.To coincide with the Queen’s Coronation … Continue reading →

In 1916 George Bernard Shaw wrote in his play Pygmalion it is impossible for some English people to open their mouths without others taking a dislike to them. Fortunately, since then progress has been made in relation to being more … Continue reading →