Went looking for some driftwood for a cross but the beach had a better idea …

Still can’t quite believe that this is home!

#berwick #visitberwick #berwickupontweed

Berwick Art Hub set for £28mn revamp Berwick’s Maltings arts centre to get £28.3mn revamp, adding cinemas, theatre, and more in major cultural boost by 2027

Berwick Art Hub set for £28mn revamp
Berwick’s Maltings arts centre to get £28.3mn revamp, adding cinemas, theatre, and more in major cultural boost by 2027

Was it only Wednesday this happened? Thrilled to be inducted as the new Vicar of Berwick by Bishop @helenannhartley.bsky.social and to begin a new chapter in this beautiful place.

It’s official then!

This has never happened! I think the move may have forged a link … other than at 4:30 this morning when they were creating chaos. Now they can nap while we’re back to box unpacking.

Vicarage cats surveying their new domain! #clergycats

Thanks Nat! X

Being joined (or guarded) for the Office of Readings this morning in a still empty study. Followed by a short reading from the Rule of St Benedict. Princess wasn’t impressed with Benedict’s rule on only two meals a day, he’s already had two this morning!

#kittykontent #clergycats

When you can’t sleep in your new house #Berwick

And so it begins. The long journey up to Berwick-Upon-Tweed begins. Exciting!

Finally made it on to the Rector’s roll! This beautiful work is by the illustrator FD Bedford, who illustrated the first edition of Peter Pan and some of Charles Dickens
Starting in 1320 it’s still 170 years into St Mary’s story, one I’ve been hugely privileged to be a part of these last five years.

The good bits about the job 💕

Early flight yesterday meant time to finish this off. Lots to think about especially in this transition period.

Yeah so this happened today!

Not really on a grand farewell tour but it was lovely to be back at my curacy parish, St Peter and St Paul’s, Chingford to preside at Mass today.

2nd April, 7:30

Thanks very much!

Thanks for this. Very interesting take on the tradition. It’s definitely something to ponder, God as animator …

Thank you! Come say hi sometime!

So it’s that time of “the last things” … not the end of the world (hopefully) but the ending of my ministry at Parish of Little Ilford. My last service here will be Sunday 16th March at 3pm at St Michael and All Angels, followed by suitable refreshments. Come say, see you later!