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In the light of disappointing news from the Church of England, mischief anyone?
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LLF, PLFâŠWTF?
On Wednesday, the House of Bishops scuppered the hopes nurtured by many of us within the Church of England, that we will be able to hold services blessing the marriages of same-sex couples.Whilst wâŠ
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In Todayâs NewsâŠ
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Quack
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In Todayâs NewsâŠ
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https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/10/05/in-todays-news-39/
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Is this normal?
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Back to âNormalâ
Five years ago, while various countries managed the opening and closing of life, in response to Covid 19, Pope Francis tweeted about the possibility of a return to normality:âLet us not go back to âŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/back-to-normal/
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Dear AndreaâŠ
On hearing Dean Andrea Jenkyns, the reform âMayorâ needs ÂŁ147k to hire someone to help her answer her emails.:: Read the BBC story, here Dear Andrea,I will do the job for half that.I will not need âŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/09/20/dear-andrea/
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In Todayâs NewsâŠ
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https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/09/18/in-todays-news-38/
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On Friday itâs fifty
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Fawlty at Fifty
âI think weâre just out of Waldorfsâ turn 50 this Autumn.The instantly recognizable Basil Fawlty response to the American guest, Mr. Hamilton, who wants the chef to prepare a WaldâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/09/17/fawlty-at-fifty/
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Following today's little Hate Out in London, there is one point that just needs to be clarified, urgently and clearly:
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We need to Say This about Mr Tamaki
In Church circles, we often give a thought about politics but it is rare that we say something is contrary to the whole Jesus and God thing. We tend to stay above political divides saying nice thinâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/09/13/we-need-to-say-this-about-mr-tamaki/
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Andrea Jenkyns singing âInsomniacâ ⊠donât lose sleep over it
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In Todayâs NewsâŠ
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I wrote this two and a half years ago but this catalogue still bears the test of time
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Political Achievements of Nadine Dorries
Amidst all the carping of recent days, we should show some respect. Nadine Vanessa Dorries, MP for Mid Bedfordshire since 2005 and Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport for almosâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2023/06/10/political-achievements-of-nadine-dorries/
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Scott Bryan (@scottygb) on Threads
Hugh Bonneville started a live ITV London News interview about Downton Abbey by speaking about Gaza.
https://www.threads.com/@scottygb/post/DOK-kF3iC9j?xmt=AQF0WUXy29H4qXIkjSMS3Hj5F8KnMGgqOw1lZyjlL2Lo5w&slof=1
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Why the cross, as a symbol, challenges this recent spate of English flag idolatry head on.
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The Cross and the Lamp Post
The cross, as a symbol, challenges this recent spate of flag idolatry head on. As a Headteacher there were occasions when a colleague and I would clamber onto the school roof and lean precariously âŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/09/01/the-cross-and-the-lamp-post/
about 2 months ago
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The blank matters because itâs about beliefs.
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I _______ Palestine Action
Foolish, because the blank matters. Why it matters, is even more important And tonight on âBlanketty Blankâ, round one is: âI BLANK Palestine ActionââŠ.thatâs âI BLANK Palestine Actionâ âŠwhat could âŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/08/14/i-_______-palestine-action/
2 months ago
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Looking a language on a roll
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Racism on the Roll
People outside asylum seeker hotels are not racist.So we are reminded.Sometimes the word ânecessarilyâ is inserted after ânot.â Maybe so, but in the year since the 2024 Farage riots, the Runnymede âŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/racism-on-the-roll/
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Prime Ministerâs Statement with some Conditions
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https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/07/29/prime-ministers-statement-with-some-conditions/
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Whatever the buzz around this, the truth may actually be a lot more exciting than some bog-standard ârevivalâ
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No to a âQuiet Revivalâ
The Bible Societyâs report, âThe Quiet Revivalâ has made one truly significant error. The reportâs main finding was a dramatic rise in Church attendance, particularly amongst young peopleâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/07/24/no-to-a-quiet-revival/
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Might be of interest: First talk on the list, reflects on the images form film, art, illustration and iconography and how they develop and challenge our faith. Click here for the 'talks' bit...
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Talks
Download and read transcripts of some talks and sermons and stuff like that. As You Imagine Christ What can happen when we engage with images of Christ; what they offer and how they challenge. As YâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/talks/
3 months ago
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You just couldn't make it up...
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@synodnews.bsky.social
What's missing?
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Synod, Money, Soldiers, Sex, but not�
Hello. Shall we play a game? Itâs called, can you spot what is missingâŠ?The General Synod of the Church of England, its Governing Body, meets next week, 11th to 15 July, in York. This is the governâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/07/06/synod-money-soldiers-sex-but-not/
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The Church of England's General; Synod meets soon...so let's play a game.
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Synod, Money, Soldiers, Sex, but not�
Hello. Shall we play a game? Itâs called, can you spot what is missingâŠ?The General Synod of the Church of England, its Governing Body, meets next week, 11th to 15 July, in York. This is the governâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/07/06/synod-money-soldiers-sex-but-not/
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The celebration of a great work of pieing.
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Reverence for a Great Pie Fight
In 16th century Italian comedia dellâarte actors used a type of bat to comedically hit one another. Made of two wooden slats that clacked against each other, a small hit would sound like a loud whaâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/reverence-for-a-great-pie-fight/
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Ordinands!!! Be warned...
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Ordination: Think before you jump.
To jump or not to jump? Itâs the time for Ordinations and, while wishing all candidates well, I share this key question. Ordination photographs find their way onto social media, web sites and into âŠ
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Supporting Palestine Action
My name is actually William Thomas, and I am writing in support of Palestine Action.âHuwâ is my middle name.Thatâs rarely a problem. However, freelance writing in the early 2000s, I consistently haâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/06/25/supporting-palestine-action/
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Harvard president receives standing ovation during commencement.
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With this week in mind, time to askâŠ.
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Is the Ascension Bonkers?
It looks like one of the most bonkers of New Testament moments, yet the story of the Ascension (this year celebrated on 29th May) connects us with a footstep. In my parish Church of ChrisâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/is-the-ascension-bonkers/
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Remembering a troubling and shameful time, retold through a musical, and rhyming with the present day.
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âAfter the Actâ
The fact that âJenny Lives with Eric and Martinâ may seem innocuous, but it caused mass hysteria. In 1988, section 28 of the Local Government Act was enacted by the Thatcher Government, stating thaâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/after-the-act/
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Something in that phrase made me thinkâŠ
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My Island of Strangers
Keir dropped a penny. When the Prime Minister described an âisland of strangers,â something in that moment resonated with my own experience. In my local cafĂ©, thereâs many a time when I canât underâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/05/14/my-island-of-strangers/
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In Todayâs NewsâŠ
Huw ThomasFor more news on a totally irregular basis, subscribe hereâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/in-todays-news-27/
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ButâŠ
Hang on a mo.I know many have been offended and outraged by Trumpâs stupid and narcissistic social media post of this photo and what it envisages.But think about it⊠If we let him do this,we get hiâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/but-think-about-it/
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This week and today, tomorrow and the day after...
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Easter and the Supreme Court Judgement
To be clear from the outset, I am not saying that Easter is âall about the Supreme Court rulingâ because I believe an Easter faith is beyond capturing within speech marks.Itâs all about everything.âŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/04/18/easter-and-the-supreme-court-judgement/
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A God who is fooled by the oldest trick in the book???
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Good Friday: Stupid God?
I didnât get how God could be so stupid or vicious.Coming to faith in my teens, my churchâs main message was that I had sinned, God needed me punished and Jesus had died in my place, taking the punâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/04/15/good-friday-stupid-god/
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On the centenary of a story, it speaks to the misguided "great" of our time
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Gatsby, Great, Again and Again
What makes greatness? As the novel âThe Great Gatsbyâ, turns 100 this week (published 10th April 1925), this classic tale has also taken on a twist of relevance to the America of the 2020s.The storâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/04/08/gatsby-great-again-and-again/
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Itâs TOP TRUMPSâŠwith Archbishops!
You can watch the original interviews with the former Archbishop of Canterbury here and the Archbishop of York here. Huw Thomas
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/04/03/its-top-trumps-with-archbishops/
7 months ago
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In this week's strange news...
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In This Weekâs Churchy NewsâŠ
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In Todayâs NewsâŠ
As the hunt for the new Archbishop of Canterbury hots up, Dan Ackroyd throws his head in the ring.Dan commented: âIf the hat fits, wear it.â
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/03/31/in-todays-news-26/
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As the NT Live commences, here's a thought about a masterpiece.
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Dr. Strangelove, a Love Story
It may be billed as an âexplosively funny satire, about a rogue U.S. General, who triggers a nuclear attack,â but, this post that features no spoilers also sees âDr. Strangeloveâ as a  love story.TâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/dr-strangelove-a-love-story/
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60 years ago today... [https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/03/21/21st-march-1965/](
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21st March 1965
Protest marches have a worthy and inspiring history. The coming days mark a significant anniversary in the history of protest marches, offering inspiration to anyone who has ever joined such a crowâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/03/21/21st-march-1965/
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Ides down!
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Interpreting the Ides of March
âBeware the Ides of March.â March 15th recalls the warning of the Soothsayer given to Shakespeareâs âJulius Caesar,â foretelling his death. The National Theatre at Home Production ̵âŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/03/14/interpreting-the-ides-of-march/
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In Todayâs NewsâŠ
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Also in Todayâs NewsâŠ
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With everything else going on, folks may have missed this. A joy to add a timely update to the tallying of that great, cultural treat: the Trusspause.
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Tallying the Trusspause
The Trusspause is interesting and worth tallying whenever it appears. Insert: March 2025. This post is from 2022 but the following gives an updateâŠI am editing this post to add a wonderful, câŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2022/09/07/tallying-the-trusspause/
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Taking communion at Holy Trinity, Ulley, this morning, they thoughtfully placed symbols suited to the day after St Davidâs in various places.
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Absolutely agree with this - asylum seekers must be allowed to work - More than 60 per cent of outstanding asylum seekers have been waiting more than six months for their claim to be processed
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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âLet asylum seekers work if claim takes more than six monthsâ
Professor Brian Bell, chairman of the Migration Advisory Committee, believes the move would save taxpayers money and help integration
https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/let-asylum-seekers-work-if-claim-takes-more-than-six-months-7mx3rfdnp
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People roll their eyes at it and dismiss it...but here's why it merits our attention, and commands some love.
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âEastendersâ at 40: How Does that Work?
The front door opens and she asks him about her new coat.He replies: âIt just looks the same as the old one,âto which she retorts âOi, this is quality. It will last years!âaâŠ
https://huwnotes.wordpress.com/2025/02/18/eastenders-at-40-how-does-that-work/
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