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- Many years ago, at the Pleasure Beach at Blackpool, there was a certain ‘ride’ or amusement that was strictly for the physically fit. It consisted of a flat wooden disc about 20 feet in diameter and set at an angle of 45 degrees in the floor. When it began to rotate, the aim was to...Life on a spin
- One hundred and fifty years ago, on 15th February 1874, Sir Ernest Shackleton was born in County Kildare, Ireland – into a family that was English in origin and had Quaker connections. Sir Ernest was one of the leading explorers during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. He led three British expeditions to the Antarctic....Remembering Sir Ernest Shackleton
- The Archbishop of Canterbury used his recent House of Lords debate on families and households to urge the Government to scrap the two-child benefit cap. The two-child benefit cap means that parents can only get child tax credit or universal credit for their first two children. The cap is for the third child and subsequent...Archbishop urges Government to scrap two-child benefit cap
- – Church of England online service Jesus accompanies those experiencing grief, loneliness, and sadness. That was the message of a recent national online service. In a sermon recorded at St Nicholas Church in Rattlesden, Suffolk, where she is Rector, the Rev Sharon Grenham-Thompson spoke of her grief for her teenage son Leo, who died in...“Jesus walks with us through our grief and isolation”
- I find that watching buds swelling on trees and plants during the winter months gives me a tremendous sense of hope. After creation’s winter shutdown, the sight of tiny flowers poking out of brown earth may be more important than ever. Getting outdoors during daylight hours, enjoying green spaces and getting some fresh air and...Celebrating the now and future Creation
- Romance, love, marriage and all that stuff Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. Do what we can to help Bye bye God’s army Unhappy in love Off to the vet And if love should die…. Definition of old No compromise Muddy woof ** Editor: With Valentine’s Day in mind… just for fun, why...Smile-lines (all) for February 2023
- If February is the month of love, shouldn’t that include some compassion for animals? The RSPCA reports that animal abandonment incidents have reached a three-year high. Latest figures for 2023 reveal more than 20,000 reports of animals being simply dumped by their owners. Dermot Murphy, RSPCA inspectorate commissioner, says: “Behind these shocking statistics are thousands...Abandoned and helpless
- Editor: February sees the beginning of Lent. It is the time of year when the Church encourages people to take spiritual stock of themselves, and to seek a deeper commitment to God. Your readers may find these observations helpful. With Lent in mind… Still water and still religion freeze the quickest. – Anon Some Christians...Quotes (all) for February 2024
- The Rectory St James the Least My dear Nephew Darren Winter certainly exposes the difference between those of you who live in cities and us rural folk. While you bask in your centrally heated flat, and complain about the half an inch of slush outside, we country folk wear overcoats in our houses, open all...On why rural church-goers like to freeze in church
- – and poet If we were to name someone prominent from the 17th century, we might mention Rembrandt or Shakespeare. It is unlikely we would remember George Herbert. However, he was a prolific writer, a gifted speaker and musician. His hymns are still sung today. Herbert was born into a wealthy family in Mid-Wales on...27th February – George Herbert, priest
- – vicar and poet On this day the Church Calendar celebrates George Herbert. For those who are muttering ‘never heard of him’, just think of the hymn ‘Let all the world/ In every corner sing’, which he wrote, along with several other hymns which are still popular, even if they are well over 300 years old....27th February – George Herbert
- When commuting to work, it is easy to grab a sandwich and drink at the station before catching your train. It may be easy, but it comes at a price. Commuters buying their lunch at a train station pay around 10 per cent more for food and drink than they would on the high street....Why buying your lunch at the train station is not a good idea