Monthly Archives: August 2021

Why the Church of England will die

Posted on 31st August 2021 by Ian

All Saints’ Church, Langport and the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Huish Episcopi are within a few hundred yards of each other, one can walk from one to the other in a few minutes. The parish of Huish … Continue reading →

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Wet bank holiday Mondays

Posted on 30th August 2021 by Ian

Someone is said to have done research at one point about why it rained so often at weekends and bank holidays. The theory proposed was that vehicle emissions were generally lower on such days, allowing the wet weather fronts to … Continue reading →

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Disliking Roger Whittaker

Posted on 29th August 2021 by Ian

Those of a certain age may remember the English folk singer Roger Whittaker, a distinctive voice with distinctive lyrics. One summer, as the end of the holidays approached, he annoyed my teenage self. I could never ever feel as sanguine … Continue reading →

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Sportswear

Posted on 28th August 2021 by Ian

Cyclists going through the village now seem to regard the wearing of garish coloured Lycra as a necessity for riding a bicycle. Cycling is not the only physical activity that seems to require particular attire; judging by the high street … Continue reading →

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Pots on a ferry

Posted on 27th August 2021 by Ian

On Monday, I crossed the Irish Sea on a Stena Line Ferry. The water was as still as could be imagined and the crossing was so punctual that the deck doors opened at exactly six o’clock. Stena Line ferry trips … Continue reading →

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