Valuing the Old Ways
Forty years ago, I spent my Sunday evenings listening to the Radio 1 Top 40 Chart Show. It was by […]
The Rectory
The Home of Rev Coincidence
Saving Christmas
I write in the middle of “Lockdown Two”, which, in keeping with the Hollywood tradition of producing sequels to films […]
Everyone the Same
About two weeks ago, I read a simple plea that brought a wry smile to my lips. It said simply, […]
Reconsidering Normal
As I write, the sky is blue and has been for some days. Many of the trees are in blossom […]
The Virus and the King
Coronavirus is here, and life will never be the same again. In reflecting on the current situation and remembering back […]
Appreciating Music
Some of you will know that I am a bit of a musician. I say “a bit” because I have […]
Cultivating Community
Last month, I had the privilege of being asked to bring my voice and my guitar to be part of […]
Reconciling the Irreconcilable
Well, this is it. This month is the one which, if you believe the Government and if the Government is […]
A Tale of Two Fishes
Bob and Finn were two goldfish, sharing the sparsely-furnished space the pet shop owner described as the “ideal starter tank”. […]
New Beginnings
Once before in one of my articles for the village magazines, I made reference to the fact that it is […]