"Why don't you wear a suit?" The question asked of Ukrainian President Zelensky during his meeting with President Trump in the Oval...

“Food, glorious food” For those of us who at some time in our education were taught Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, we will remember that...

It is now 5 days ago (as I write) since we awoke to our winter wonderland! Snow often divides opinion – initial delight at the scene on...

What will you be doing to ‘bring in’ New Year? Will it be partying, or snoozing, getting over the night before, or stepping out into the...

The Church of England's 2024 theme for the festive season ahead is:- “Follow the Star: Calm and Bright”. Those who are well versed in...

I sit to write these words one day after 7th October - a day now become an anniversary for all the wrong reasons! I have also just heard...

“For one special week every year (since the 1970s), we Turn the World on its Head, and get Prisoners praying for Prison Officers Victims...

“…a Profession of Hope !”  It’s a phrase I came across recently used in an article written by … a Farmer . The author described how: - “...

Desert Island Discs is a radio programme which will be familiar to many, having been on the soundwaves for over 80 years. A guest or...

Those of you who have not yet given Collingham Community Cinema a go – you are missing a treat. Back in January there was a showing of...

At our Annual Parochial Church Meeting (held a couple of weeks before Easter) I shared with those present my own passion for one of the...

A new gold sovereign was recently issued by the Royal Mint commemorating the first 500 days of our new King’s reign. These gold coins...

March is when the clock Springs forward one hour. It happens during the night hours, between the Saturday and Sunday of the final weekend...

The art of letter and card-writing is dead – so they say. But I have no doubt that February will still bring glee to shopkeepers, tired...

Step softly, under snow or rain, to find the place where men can pray; the way is all so very plain that we may lose the way… So begins G...

One of the things Vicar’s are renowned for is trying to ‘hold back’ Christmas! I say this having heard someone comment on local radio a...

Earlier this year I was fortunate to visit a number of the beautiful towns and cities along the Rhine. One of the photographs I took in...

For the ploughing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safe-keeping, thanks be to God. These...

St Oswald’s Harvest Service 10am, Sunday 1st October It's tough times for manay people at the moment & our harvest gifts will be needed...

Some of you, I am sure, will recall with fondness (and perhaps a little exasperation!) the character of Jim Trott in the ‘Vicar of...