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En masse in Matlock

November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 revpoppy

Back in June (yes, this has sat in my drafts for a long time!) we went on holiday to Matlock with my lot. We were there with my sister, Mum and Dad, Granny and Grandpa and Bingley dog. Isabelle's husband, Rick, also joined us for a couple of evenings. Matlock has long been a favourite [...]

Posted in Travel & FestivalsTagged #Derbyshire, Family, holiday, matlock, trains

Ministry Mum Monday 8

October 27, 2025 revpoppyLeave a comment

Happy Monday! Last week: meetings, writing meeting minutes, tidying the vestry, Sweaty Mama, toddlers, sermon writing, nursing home communions, the Hub, Tappy Toes, and prep for annual leave. Ministry: there's always so much to do when there's annual leave on the horizon! Still, it's good to feel organised and get ahead. Mum life: Aidan did [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged baby, communion, Family, school, vicar

Ministry Mum Monday 7

October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 revpoppyLeave a comment

Hiya! Another Monday, another week of ministry mum life. Last week's headines: Meetings with clergy colleagues, Sweaty Mama, sermon writing, leading a prayer service for local churches, toddlers, forward planning, time with a poorly Aidan and a special Sunday morning yesterday. Ministry: Is going pretty well. I can't say I love having such a full [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged chicken pox, Family, Ministry

Ministry Mum Monday 6

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 revpoppy

Hi and happy Monday! I'm heaving a huge sigh of relief as I type... things are getting a bit easier. Well, either that or I'm getting more used to it! Last week involved: some training, a deanery meeting, social media planning, Sweaty Mama, Toddlers at church, admin, a visit to the local hospice, lunch with [...]

Posted in MinistryTagged baby, church, Family, life, mum, school, writing

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