I have worked in safeguarding for over ten years and there are situations that I have been involved in which I will always remember… A 14 year old girl told
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On remembering…
Around the county we have once again gathered by the memorials and declared we will remember. ‘Lest we forget’ is the challenge of the Poppy appeal. But what does it
The difference each of us can make
Each Thursday morning a group of volunteers at the Cathedral Coffee Shop make breakfasts, hot drinks and offer a warm welcome to those in need. As I make my way
Liedentity, ancient and modern
Speaking as a parent, I am thrilled and grateful that Bishop Rachel’s Liedentity campaign is seeking to speak the truth of our inherent made-in-God’s-image value into the lives of young
When I needed a shelter…
Once a TV company invited five men from a the Kastam tribe in the South Pacific island of Tanna, to come to England. No Kastam person had ever visited England
Have you got time?
I listened to a fascinating debate earlier this week. BBC Radio One has recently carried out a survey about what people think of ‘Generation Z’ (those now aged 16-22). Apparently
Too late for talking?
The tension in the international air is a concern to us all, as the technology to produce nuclear missiles advances at a pace that isn’t mirrored in the wisdom of
The greatest multicultural event in history
In these days, for those of us who profess Christian faith, it is worth reminding ourselves that the great story we find ourselves in ends like this: “The city does
May the shadow of the moon fall on a world at peace
Following the broadcast of the total solar eclipse seen by Americans in 1979 news anchor Frank Reynolds said: ‘Not until 21 August 2017 will another eclipse be visible from North America.
Addicted to your phone
Has anyone else noticed that it feels increasingly hard to be away from your phone? If I’m taking time to be quiet, or to pray, I am much more conscious
Royalty and Retirement
The Queen and Prince Philip had greatness thrust upon them sooner than expected; Elizabeth was only 25 when her father died and she instantly became Queen of the United Kingdom,
Flash Floods
In July 2007, Gloucestershire was hit by the worst floods in 60 years. The previous worst floods had been in 1947, and this week the Cathedral has commemorated those terrible
How long do you really want to live?
This week the news broke that despite the fact that our life expectancy has been rising for the last 100 years it has now stopped rising. The report describes how
Faith is spelt “risk”
Everyone needs a holiday and I find the red rock scenery of the Wild West is quite irresistible. It’s a beautiful and yet hostile environment. Those of us who
‘Welcome to my World’
I would love to have been there. Last Friday morning, 9 June, the two most powerful people in the country meeting in a state room in Buckingham Palace. One, loved but
Gender Equality
The Prime Minister, Theresa May has attracted some criticism this week after her appearance, with her husband, on the One Show. In a discussion about their marriage she said that
Star Wars Day
Who was it, I wonder, that decided to schedule the local elections for Star Wars day?* A day to stop and consider how the forces of truth and justice might
In tune with heaven and in touch with daily life
Actually, I really wanted to be in the navy! I had the boyhood dream of commanding an aircraft carrier. It was when that possibility ended that I soon came to
What is true?
By the time this blog is published those who are interested will already know whodunit in Broadchurch. We have had some tense minutes in our family, whattsapping our way through
Good News
There doesn’t seem to be much good news around at the moment. Perhaps that’s always the case – the things that really get our attention, that sell newspapers, tend to
A Boy Made of Blocks
‘Life is an adventure, not a walk. That’s why it’s difficult…’ … a quote from A Boy made of Blocks. A book about Alex’s relationship with his son, Sam, who has autism.
Brexit
The clock has started to tick; two years until the UK leaves the EU. Or will it just be England and Wales? The chances are, that whether hard or soft
What it means to be human
Saturday saw the end of this year’s Six Nations Competition and I am pleased that Scotland is not at the bottom of the table this year. This, along with the
