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Matthew was formerly pastor at Great Harwood Christian Fellowship (FIEC) before moving to Kent to pastor a Baptist church. He is speaking this Saturday at Padiham Parish Church, from 10am. All welcome. 

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Taylors of Harrogate’s English Breakfast Tea has a most satisfying taste. This blend, if not the brand, is probably my favourite, which seems to be supported by the fact that I cannot tell it apart from its rival, Twining’s.

Taylors' website describes its history:

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On Paradise Street in London’s Bermondsey is St. Peter & The Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church. An ironic address, perhaps, and the building was not of particular note. I would otherwise have kept walking, but for the paper pinned to the noticeboard showing the Pope, head bowed in prayer:

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To the gentleman in the van who delivered an envelope of cash on Sunday morning:

We thank you for your generosity, and I would be pleased to talk to you in person. I am here on Thursday afternoons (I am away two weeks in May- please check the online bulletin) and would be interested to get to know you, to hear your story and to tell you some good news.

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'Victory for Women' yelled the Daily Mail and 'Equality Policies in Chaos' observed The Times.

The Supreme Court ruled last week that blokes who pretend to be women are just blokes pretending to be women. Being a woman is defined by one’s biology and not a mental state, personal preference or repeated use of pink lipstick and a blonde wig. Good news, yes?