The evening was dark, windy and wet as I made my way out. Fortunately, the car was just outside the door; a quick dash and I would soon be back in the dry.  Turning to lock the door, I noticed a...

Night falls, the view from my study slowly fades to shadows, dark cut-outs against the evening sky. Pinpricks of light, traffic on The Street, flash past; otherwise, all is still.  The year grows...

Mary and I recently enjoyed the ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’, at Buxton Opera House.  A magical tale where love overcomes evil. We had a relaxing holiday, enjoying, in addition to the ballet, some of...

The streets are lined with large red poppies.  At the village memorial, a life-sized shadow of a soldier stands guard, arms reversed. Around the memorial, the names of the fallen are recorded in...

Blessed are you who are poor (Luke 6:20); not, I suggest, a strap-line to promote support for your cause. As I prepare this reflection, we have another new Prime Minister.  Beyond the immediate, and...

A Concert of Popular Classics at St Mary's Church Saturday 29th October at 7.00pm. Brass, Pipes and Voice - featuring talented local musicians - Ian Galbraith (organ), Sarah Johnston (soprano) and...

God, I thank you that I am not like other people.  Well, of course I’m not, we’re all different. Sometimes, the difference shows; age, colour, wealth.  Sometimes the differences are less obvious. ...