Saturday, November 19, 2016

in bright sunshine...

...an afternoon History Walk.  A good number of people were waiting on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral, and we set off for a glorious ramble through the streets:  golden  and russet leaves cascading into the churchyard, history around our footsteps as we ventured into St Vedast-alias-Foster and then down to Guildhall and on to Lothbury...we always finish these City walks  by the site of Bl John Henry Newman's birth, around the back of the Bank - a modest plaque marks where once the house stood...

Time for a quick cup of tea back across the river at Precious Blood church. Bright illuminated children's calligraphy is on display in the Lord's Prayer project  at the back of the church. On to Westminster for a useful chat at the Cathedral Hall, plans for the TOWARDS ADVENT Festival well in hand. A prayer group was gathering - they get some 150 each Friday evening for prayer and a guest speaker. A bonus to meet them  - I was able to pass on a couple of prayer requests...

Late train to the West Country for a family visit.Somerset  enchanting in glowing Autumn colours. Everywhere, posters announcing various Christmas events, carol services, concerts.  "Come and join the Minehead lifeboat crew and Minehead Street choir for some festive community singing...mulled cider, apple juice and mince pies provided...."    "Christmas Fayre, St John's Church"  "Santa charity fun run..."


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