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Back to Whalley

February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 revpoppy

Wind back nearly three years, and I was away with Clergy Chapter (group of local vicars) at Whalley Abbey just as the PM announced that lockdown was coming. It was useful to be together as we thought through the implications of this, but the next day, the retreat centre pretty much locked the doors behind [...]

Posted in As a Vicar, Travel & FestivalsTagged ministry, Prayer, retreat

Wandering in Wales

January 26, 2023January 29, 2023 revpoppy

I haven't done a travel blog in quite a while... I suppose a pandemic and a baby will put a stop to such things! But we got back from a week in South Wales last week and we had a lovely time. After a job move and our first full clergy couple Christmas with a [...]

Posted in Travel & FestivalsTagged Family, holiday, toddler, travel

Glimpses of Greenbelt

September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 revpoppy1 Comment

For me, one of the hardest pills to swallow so far this year was the cancellation of Greenbelt Festival. I first went as a teen in 2008 and I have never looked back. It strengthens, challenges, sustains, delights and grounds me. In every way, it's full of rainbows. It is home. Greenbelt in the sun [...]

Posted in Travel & FestivalsTagged beer and hymns, faith, Festival, Greenbelt, lockdown

Wandering in Wirksworth

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 revpoppy1 Comment

A week or so ago, Nathan and I got back from a few days in the gorgeous Derbyshire town of Wirksworth. As usual, the week of the holiday snuck up on us and we ended up booking a cottage a few days before through Last Minute Cottages. When looking for a cottage, we have a [...]

Posted in Travel & FestivalsTagged Britain, Derbyshire, holiday, lockdown, travel, Wirksworth

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I wish my hair looked like this in bunches!
My little Belle 📚
I had a lovely birthday, especially my morning at Church! How blessed am I to have such a wonderful group of people to work with? I'm so very grateful ❤️
Sophia has been very busy this week making things for Granny @helenhewittrichards and Nanny @pollystitch1!
Birthday weekend shenanigans with some of my favourite people 💕
Knit number 14 went to its new home today!

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