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Today’s the day for getting rid of rubbish. I’ve put out our blue bin containing our recyclable waste, and our green bin containing our garden waste… twigs and branches, weeds, moss raked from the grass that won’t rot on the compost heap… Later today I’m taking an old mattress to our local dump; I’ve aContinue reading “Getting Rid Of The Rubbish”

Last night we went to see two of the Medieval mystery plays… ‘The Trials of Mary & Joseph’ told the Nativity story – including immaculate conception, a doubting husband, local opposition, scandal, sceptical midwives… ‘Mankind’, England’s most popular comedy of the 90’s (that’s the 1490’s) told of young man caught between the temptations of threeContinue reading “Just Tell Me The Story”

We want to feel good about ourselves… feeling loved and accepted… enjoying success… being appreciated, motivated , inspired encouraged… feeling comfortable in our own skin, having a positive body image’… Winnie the Pooh’s big hearts and big hugs… It’s Spring – the time of year when everyone talks about ‘feeling better’. There’s sunshine, the daysContinue reading “The Place of Discomfort”

When I was 12 I went on holiday with my friend Tim and his family. I remember boat rides, ice creams, games of Monopoly, hearing Gerry and the Pacemakers, watching Cliff Richard in ‘Summer Holiday’ at the cinema… One evening we went to the local village hall for an old-style sing-a-long. We sung many oldContinue reading “Fearfully And Wonderfully Made”

Come all you wearyCome all you thirstyCome to the wellThat never runs dryDrink of the waterCome and thirst no more We sometimes sing this song at our church… Jesus often invited people: ‘Come, follow me… come, I will teach you… come, I will heal you… come, I will give you rest…’ He spoke, he acted,Continue reading “God So Loved (We The Kingdom)”

The kittiwakes are back. Having migrated for the winter they’ve returned to nest on the Claremont Pier. Yesterday they were claiming their nesting sites… They’re always so noisy! They may be arguing… perhaps they’re just engaged in animated debate. The kittiwakes ‘fresh start’… returning to do what they do each year – energetically, loudly… RecentlyContinue reading “Fresh Starts”

Last night I enjoyed the Fabba theatre company performing ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Carolyn, who’s been with ‘Fabba’ since its formation in 2010 says: ‘Fabba is a theatre company where adults with learning difficulties can learn to work together, socialise and perform. It’s a life changing experience and we’re only just beginning.’ Fabba meets every Monday,Continue reading “Fabba’s Romeo and Juliet”

We moved here to Pakefield in 1986. Our children were brought up here. We’re very happy here… We’ve seen changes… in buildings, people, the coastline… This week Pakefield Coastwatch reports on recent Pakefield cliff erosion: The last spring tides, with that northerly breeze has done more cliff erosion than the rest of the winter putContinue reading “Pakefield Erosion”

Yesterday… …Learning a friend had been told ‘You’re not the Cinderella, you’re the princess’. The Cinderella story is familiar… a poor girl… humiliated, treated unjustly… unkind sisters and step-mother… forbidden to go to the ball… the fairy godmother… transformation… the glass slipper… rags to riches… Cinderella finds love and becomes a princess. …Reading ‘Black Poppies’…Continue reading “Cinderella – Kitchener or Bugsy?”

Today’s news headlines… Humza Yousaf has been elected as leader of the Scottish National Party. A Muslim from a minority ethnic background, an enthusiast for Nicola Sturgeon’s approach… His supporters hope that he will strengthen the SNP as a force for progressive change in Scottish politics. In his acceptance speech he talked about building aContinue reading “Standing Alone”