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5 before 40: Bake a Cake with Sophia

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

Just before I was 30, I wrote a blog called 40 before 40 and one thing I wanted to do was bake a cake with Sophia. It has been a long time since I added to this blog series and I'm actually behind by about 4. But I couldn't have such a happy afternoon with [...]

Posted in FamilyTagged baking, birthday, cake, Family, mum

Ministry Mum Monday 47

July 27, 2026July 28, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

Ministry Mum Monday 47. We could also call this blog: Working Mum in the Summer Holidays Year 1 Weel 1. Not that I've done a huge amount of work this week because I was supposed to be on leave. I think I did manage about 3 days without any work in the end. Anyway, it's [...]

Posted in Family, MinistryTagged Family, Ministry, summer, vicar

Family Fun on the Farm

July 26, 2026July 28, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

A few weeks ago was the annual Richards holiday and as always, it already feels like a long time ago. After a wedding at St Giles on the Saturday, we set off to find the others who had already set up camp for the week. A large old farm house, a big garden with lots [...]

Posted in Travel & FestivalsTagged holiday, travel, Yorkfamily

Ministry Mum Monday 46

July 20, 2026 revpoppyLeave a comment

I recently answered a post on a group of female clergy, where somebody was asking whether ministry and family life are actually compatible. This is what I said: 'What I'm realising is that there are days, weeks, when it's bloody hard and feels impossible. There are days, weeks, when the juggle is thrilling and fulfilling. [...]

Posted in Family, MinistryTagged birthday, busy, church, Family, minisrty, mum life, vicar

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