19 December 2020
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I think today’s Government press conference could be described as a pretty foolproof recipe for Christmas stuffing. The increased restrictions have certainly stuffed my plans – worked out to fit safely inside the three household / five day rules trumpeted … Continue reading
15 December 2020
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Rumours are that the Governments of the UK’s four nations are reconsidering the COVID-19 rules for Christmas. I put it to them that they really need to make up their minds as some of us have made plans and we … Continue reading
11 December 2020
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Christmas is always a busy time for music at church, with a bunch of songs to be dusted off for their yearly or even less frequent outing, extra services and quite frequently a scratch choir to pull together. ‘Twas the … Continue reading
9 December 2020
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, in that I’m getting very busy working on Christmas carols. One in particular has been exercising my mind this morning – Silent Night. It is the result of a 19th century collaboration … Continue reading
29 November 2020
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The UK’s plan for Christmas is that, from 23-27 December, you can form a special ‘Christmas Bubble’ with two other households. Christmas rescued? Sadly, not quite as far as I can see. The key limitation is that your bubble must … Continue reading
25 November 2020
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The first Sunday of Advent is this weekend… which I think is more than enough reason to include sleigh bells and a carol in the online service I am cutting together for church this Sunday!
18 November 2020
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I’m starting to gear up for the Christmas season although the biggest musical event in the church calendar – the carol service – is going to have to be online this year. My plan is to put out recordings of … Continue reading
27 January 2020
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This isn’t as seasonal as it would have been when I drew it in December but here is a sketch I did inspired by the Christmas decorations at church:
27 December 2019
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I’ve had a couple of Christmas meals this year – including on Christmas Day – but it wasn’t until today that I got to cook one, for a slightly belated family gathering. Turkey breast roll and most of the trimmings. … Continue reading
25 December 2019
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This has been the first Christmas I’ve ever been working – one of the perils of the worship pastor role. However, having taken a lead on the music for four services in the last week and a half, I now … Continue reading