 | | Viewpoint from Rev John Kinchin-Smith 20/06/2025 | | A 15th century monk, Basil, tells this story. One day a great king came into a city he loved and for which he’d shed his blood. He sent heralds throughout the city inviting every citizen to come with a request for whatever favour was desired
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| | Viewpoint from Izabela Clarry 06/06/2025 | | I am so thankful that winter is over and spring has finally sprung! I love the lighter evenings, warmer temperatures and seeing nature waking up from its winter slumber. Spring truly is my favourite part of the year!
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| | Viewpoint from Andrew Scott 30/05/2025 | | As I write this piece, we are just a week beyond Easter Sunday. My post Easter reflections have included dwelling on the freedoms bought for everyone by Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, and His subsequent rising from the tomb
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| | Viewpoint from Rev Helen Garrard 23/05/2025 | | Sitting at my desk on a sunny May afternoon I have half an eye on the fragile looking chimney situated rather precariously on the tiled roof of the Sistine Chapel. It is 8th May and the Papal Conclave began the day before- A vote is expected anytime
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| Viewpoint from Hazel Thackray 16/05/2025 | | As I write this we have just had the wonderful Easter season, where we have celebrated the wonderful resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. He appeared to His friends, the disciples, His followers, and to many other, regular, normal people like ourselves
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| Viewpoint from Rev Judith Bell 09/05/2025 | |
What was your experience of this year’s Early May Bank Holiday? Does it have any particular significance for you? Depending on the sources you look to, this Bank Holiday is said to be influenced by the Roman Festival of Flora
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| Viewpoint from Pete Gillett 02/05/2025 | | As children we have to learn some life rules for our own safety. The Green Cross Code was published to help us in traffic. Touching a hot cooker or iron can prove very painful. The parental “no!” can be very helpful at times
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| Viewpoint from Mary Ives 25/04/2025 | | As I sit in the sunshine at my desk writing this article, I have just returned from a stunning walk through one of the beautiful nature reserves in this area. Over the last two or three weeks, since the weather has improved, we have been able to get out
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