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It’s back! The cheesy classic from yesteryear! Rose’s ‘Big’ Birthday Not So Big because of Pandemic In September, Rose celebrated her 60th birthday. We had plans to mark the occasion with a big party, but the pandemic had other ideas. … Continue reading →

That speech in Hamlet where the prince confronts his mother over her appalling judgement in choosing to marry her late husband’s brother: her first husband was a paragon, a man blessed by all the gods. He had it all! This … Continue reading →

There we have it – proof that I am human! Not that they took DNA samples or anything. But there I am in the Warrington Guardian (3rd September 2015) as an example of a human being. I’m so proud of … Continue reading →

Those who know me well know that I am more at home on Good Friday than I am on Easter Sunday. And that I prefer Advent to Christmas. Some suggest it’s because I am a miserable so-and-so. I don’t contest … Continue reading →

Strange visitors, these! ‘Magi’ – exotic wise men from the East. They have travelled a long, long way and arrive in Jerusalem, the big city 9 or 10 kilometres away from Bethlehem. Astrologer priests, they have been reading the stars … Continue reading →

These days, television shows which use hidden cameras are commonplace. Back in the day, there was Candid Camera. Members of the public were put in bizarre situations and their reactions secretly filmed. And hilarity ensued. My favourite stunt is from the … Continue reading →

The Blessed Virgin Mary, a picture of serenity in stained glass window or pious painted scene on a religious Christmas card. In your blue cloak, and in quiet contemplation, you wait devoutly for the Angel to bring you his news. But … Continue reading →

Sermon preached at St Matthew’s, Stretton At Parish Communion 10:30AM Sunday 7 December 2014 Psalm  Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 Readings: Isaiah 40:1-11; 2 Peter 3:8-15a Gospel: Mark 1:1-8 Additional Collect:  Almighty God, purify our hearts and minds, that when your Son … Continue reading →