Monthly Archives: July 2009

Photographs old and new

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Administrator

I stumbled accross two photographs this week, one old and one new! The old one was hanging on the wall in a friends house and shows the Homerton College 1st XV in 1993. I really must hunt a copy down. … Continue reading →

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Jemima’s fairy bedroom

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Administrator

After weeks of planning and a raid on the savings account, Jemima’s new ‘big girl’ bedroom was completed this week. The idea being that she will be settled in her new surrounds long before the new occupant, expected in October, … Continue reading →

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It’s a small, small world!

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Administrator

Last night I used a free evening to catch up with an old college friend, Simon Middleton, who is now teaching at Dulwich College. It was a really enjoyable evening and an award must go to the wonderful barmaid at … Continue reading →

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Tax Grrrr!!!

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Administrator

Those looking for light hearted fun look away. I am finishing off my tax returns and therefore I am in full Victor Meldrew mode!! You have been warned…grumpy guts is posting today: Why is tax so complicated? Having waded through … Continue reading →

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When fudge becomes farce

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Administrator

So the Archbishop has spoken out concerning the inflammatory action of the Episcopal Church in America in voting to allow active homosexuals to enter holy orders. I must say my heart sank the second I looked at this response, the … Continue reading →

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Pray for gay Christians

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Administrator

I have been growing increasingly concerned for Christians who happen to be gay. Ever since the American branch of the Anglican Church, having succeeded in inventing women priests/Bishops, decided to fight for ‘gay rights’, the spotlight has been unfairly turned … Continue reading →

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Its OUR Birthday!!

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Administrator

Today I feel proud and emotional (sniff, sniff)…because this blog is officially one year old!! And what an incredible year it has been, with topics ranging from parish news, theological thoughts and church politics to indulgent family photographs. Almost every … Continue reading →

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Hurrah for Garfield Weston!

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Administrator

Over the last few months a lot of work has been going on behind the scenes to raise funds for the ‘S. Barnabas’ Community project’ -a vision to transform our tired hall into a thriving provision for the whole community. … Continue reading →

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Barna-Bus Pre-school celebrates

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Administrator

Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting our newly formed church pre-school, the Barna-Bus, who were spending the final morning of term in Dunorlan Park for a shared family picnic. What a happy occasion it was as we celebrated the … Continue reading →

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Saint Mary Magdalene

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Administrator

Above is a picture of Antonio Canova’s incredible sculpture of the penitent Mary Magdalene, whose feast falls this day. S. Mary Magdalene is one of the most dramatic figures in the Gospel due to mystery surrounding her history, which suggests … Continue reading →

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