On arriving at ‘Royal Stoke University Hospital’ on Monday 30th May I was pleased to find that finally the regulations which patient visitors have had to follow for so long had been relaxed to much like arrangements before the pandemic started. It would be difficult to exaggerate how thrilled that patients and visitors alike were...
It was with great joy that we were able to hold a confirmation service at Christ Church, after a very long time when such things had been impossible. Three candidates, one from All Saints Moddershall, one from St John’s Oulton, and one from Christ Church, were confirmed by Matthew Parker, Bishop of Stafford. The candidates...
Last month I tried to encourage us to keep persevering in our private prayers in spite of the difficulties. Wandering thoughts are a common problem. Somehow, we need a quick and practical way of coming back to prayer when our thoughts wander. If we go away on a trip using public transport it is comforting...
July 2022 Magazine It’s a full-on programme. Eleven days of top-quality action. The Commonwealth Games starts on 28th July with an opening ceremony and will be closed on Monday 8th August. It has some big aims: “Birmingham 2022 will shine a light on this vibrant corner of the Commonwealth and work to improve health and...
I enjoy growing herbs in my garden, some are perennials always there for the picking, bay leaves, rosemary and thyme enriching casseroles and all manner of dishes. Oregano and sage and parsley (sometimes) are welcome herbs all the year round. Some herbs like mint, basil and coriander are more seasonal delighting us in the warmer...