This post describes the concluding day of the Calder Woodland Way, with ball its joys and its blood, sweat and tears! Was it worth the effort? And, would I recommend it? Please read on to find out more.
Category Archives: Challenges
The Vale of Tears?
Are you up for a challenge?
The Calder Woodland Way seemed to present the ideal one when I needed to raise money via a sponsored walk. How did I get on?
Perhaps I took on more than I’d bargained for? but you’ll have to read this post, and its companion, to find out whether it was worth it.
Celebrating our Bronze Award
Something to feel proud of. My church, St John’s Rastrick, has just achieved the Eco church Bronze Award.
I feel like we’ve just arrived at Base Campo, with the summit of Everest towering way above us. But looking back, we’ve come a long way up.
But, does it make a ha’porth of difference?
New Life, New Hope
Do you become excited as Spring arrives? Welcoming the newly emerging blooms in the garden is like welcoming guests to a party!
The new life and hope of Easter and the risen Jesus is mirrored by nature. It’s a hope that men and women need more than ever before!
An Anchor in the Storm
Not a believer? Perhaps give this post a miss? Hold on! Might you be missing out on life’s best open secret?
We’ve been studying Hebrews in our Home Group at church. It’s not easy to understand. But it’s richly rewarding. And it’s got lots to say to us in our bizarre 21st century world. Especially in tough times.
Half Term ‘holiday’ in South London
Did you read my previous, Valentine’s Day post? Hope you enjoy this further light-hearted interlude from my usual heavy topics…
Being a Grandparent is a privilege, a source of endless fun, and a way to stay young. Our son and daughter-in-law say they admire our energy. BUT, unlike us, they can’t go home to collapse once the half term break comes to an end!
On St Valentine’s Day
This year I felt overcome with gratitude towards the lady who has shared my life since 1975. In an age where many feel marriage is too difficult to be a realistic proposition, I wanted to express my own feelings towards Jane.
Happy Advent (what’s that?)
The man in the street has as much idea what Advent’s about, as he does Trinity Sunday. Zilch. So, imagine my surprise when a council administrator wished me a happy Advent at the end of an email exchange.
What’s Advent? And, has it anything relevant to say concerning my usual blogging topics, e.g., climate change?
A New Lease of Life
‘Four sturdy chairs awaiting a new owner who will sand them down and lovingly repaint them’
Or, were they destined for the timber skip? Find out by reading this post, especially if YOU feel you’re of no further use!
Neighbours from Hell?
Do you have neighbour problems? I’m struck by how many people do, and I know how unsettling it can be when you don’t feel at peace in your own home.
So, I chose this as the backdrop for a booklet that I’ve just had published. Meet Harry, who believes he has a neighbour from hell. He’s in for a surprise or two!
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