Category Archives: life

Announcement: Associate Priest

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

This morning 11th Feb 2018, it was announced that the Bishop of Winchester has appointed me on a permanent basis as Associate Priest in the Benefice of Eversley and Darby Green. My Licensing Service will take place at St. Mary’s … Continue reading →

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Christ the King – In Him, can we? Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43

Posted on November 20, 2016 by

This morning as part of my placement in the North Hampshire Downs I was in All Saints, Odiham marking the end of the liturgical year with the Feast of Christ the King. My reflections start with the super-moon and a … Continue reading →

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Silk and batik clergy shirts – from bridal designers Nortier Shallow

Posted on November 6, 2016 by

I don’t profess to be in the slightest bit stylish, being happiest when comfortable, and am no model, so apologies for the grim photos (courtesy of my husband). I work in a variety of environments which tend to the cold … Continue reading →

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Coloured Fallow Deer in the New Forest

Posted on September 28, 2016 by

On the very last afternoon of the school summer holidays (4th September), my husband (a teacher) and I took a last trip out together, and since we had to be in the New Forest, chose one of my childhood haunts, … Continue reading →

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Financial battles – 1 Tim 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-end

Posted on September 27, 2016 by

I was back in Old Basing celebrating Eucharist and preaching this Sunday, before being back on the road again next week. The Epistle and Gospel spoke about money, at times using some quite militaristic language I thought, but also about … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb gin and its yummy by-products

Posted on August 29, 2016 by

9th July: a rare Saturday of family time at home combined with the need to make the most of the limited productivity of our little garden as we were going away (to different places) for a few days the following week. … Continue reading →

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Noar Hill, Selborne – birds, butteflies, moths and orchids

Posted on May 31, 2016 by

It’s been a while since I wrote a blog post about wildlife sightings, largely because they have been few and far between – not so much the sightings as the time to make them in the first place! However, having … Continue reading →

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Crawshaw built Solo for sale – PRICE REDUCED

Posted on December 29, 2015 by

Sail Number: 4134 Wooden, Crawshaw built Fast boat Proctor mast 2 sails including Solo B Trolley, but no road trailer New wheels fitted Cover sound but faded REDUCED TO £800 Ashore at Hawley Lake STC Not sailed past season Rear … Continue reading →

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Liturgical “bake” off

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

This morning we celebrated the Ascension of our Lord with Eucharist and balloons… but no bacon. Somehow I had got it into my head (goodness knows how) that there would be bacon butties after the service. There weren’t. Though there … Continue reading →

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Levels of Success – Academic Qualifications and Ordination Training

Posted on February 6, 2015 by

I have never given up on a project, job or academic qualification, until this winter. As Christians we are encouraged to act with integrity. As ordination candidates and ordinands we have to be honest about our strengths and weaknesses. As … Continue reading →

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