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Emmeline Pankhurst – leader of the suffragettes Emmeline Pankhurst, leader of the British suffragette movement, died 90 years ago, on 14th June 1928. Less than a month later, women were given equal voting rights with men. Born in Moss Side, Manchester, in 1858, she helped found the militant Women’s Social and Political Union in 1903,...

Get on your bike! It seems that cycling is great for keeping old age at bay, and it also rejuvenates the immune system. A recent study has found that cyclists do better at preserving their muscle mass and strength with age, while maintaining stable levels of body fat and cholesterol.  The study was done at...

No need to cut the grass weekly How often should you cut your grass?  That depends on how much you want to help the bees.  It seems that the ideal ‘gap’ is two weeks.  This helps improve the habitat for the pollinating plants that need bees to survive.  Cutting the grass more often than every...

THE WAY I SEE IT – what is triggering the violence? The first four months of this year were full of news reports of stabbings, and even killings, among young people in north London. Almost all of the victims and perpetrators were teen-agers, some as young as thirteen. My grand-daughter, who teaches at a comprehensive...

The Windrush Exhibition – a tribute to the migrants This month (June) marks 70 years since the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks carrying hundreds of migrants from the Caribbean. The British Library opens its special Windrush Exhibition this month (1st June to 21st October).  Key exhibits in the Windrush Exhibition include ER Braithwaite’s original...

Tribute to Charles Rennie Mackintosh The architect, artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh was born in Glasgow 150 years ago, on 7th June 1868. He was prominent in the Arts and Crafts movement, and it has been said that his unique, innovative style changed the art world for ever. He is best known for a...

Editor: 10th May is Ascension Day…. Hail the day that sees him rise To his throne above the skies; Christ, a while to mortals given, Re-ascends his native heaven. Charles Wesley Astronauts sink into insignificance beside this ascension!  V Havner Christ was taken up into heaven, not to enjoy blessed rest at a distance from...

Canterbury monks Signs of the times Applied Law The same yesterday… Telly trouble You asked for it As good as it gets Got it all already Say yes Eve and leaves Oh dear Bank Holiday break Dudley Editor:  Some miscellaneous one-liners …  ** Canterbury monks My boyfriend was working as an attendant in Canterbury Cathedral...

On Sunday 27th May we shall be praising God as the Holy Trinity: three in one and one in three. Preachers will be pointing perhaps to the tree with its root, trunk and branches or to a human being with will, heart and mind. Or to symbols of the Trinity with the triangle or three...

Brave – showing courage in all seasons of life Defenders of the Faith – standing for truth when attacks come Baptism – its purpose, practice and power For Good – the Church and the future of Welfare The ISIS Caliphate – from Syria to the doorsteps of India Reimagining Britain – foundations for Hope Vibrant...

My dear Nephew Darren We are finally about to start repairing our medieval church tower. Would that we still paid medieval prices for having it done; there would be a degree of satisfaction in giving the builders a hogshead of ale and 10 sheep once the work was completed. I would even be prepared to...

(Acts 2) From prophecy to fulfilment, from fear to courage, from confusion to conviction, from despair to certain hope, from head to heart, from longing to knowing, from weakness to strength, from paralysis to power. What a difference a day makes – The Day of Pentecost when the Spirit came and everything was different and...