People say that as a Christian, I believe in fairy tales & then I look at those who go on about the 'Deep State', Britain being taken over by sharia law, the woke conspiracy, @UKLabour being commies & cancel culture & I think 'it's not me who believes in fairy tales...'

Got in at opening time to @NationalGallery today & managed to have time practically alone with these beauties.

Lovely quiet day at Stanbrook Abbey, Wass. Always appreciate the gracious & welcoming space offered by another tradition.

Faceby Picklefest : once a year, the tiny village hall is packed with people selling homemade chutneys & jams for funds for the village church. It's not far from Faceby woods, which was glorious in the late Autumn light. #NorthYorkshire

Sun setting over @HuttonRudbyCC last night a couple of hours before the village fireworks started. Spent ages as part of a team setting hotdogs, soup & hot drinks; so many volunteers & so many people enjoying themselves. A great night: this is my Britain.

After months without writing anything, I decided to write again. It's a bit rusty, mind. https://t.co/LrGuLGiRJu

It was a year ago today that I saw @nickcave @ Leeds. One of the most profound gig experiences I've ever had- perhaps the most profound- I went through periods the day afterwards where I was so overcome I could hardly talk.

We've just seen this: not an easy watch, but so good. Recommended. https://t.co/Os4jx3wJ31

Inspired by @MerlinTomkins & a handful of others who post loveliness & whose opinions are often salted with grace, I've decided to resume occasional posting on here. Here's some pictures taken 3-4 miles from home, this morning, on the edge of the N.Yorks moors at Swainby.

One of my friends managed to alter the contrast slightly on the picture that I took at Hexham Abbey a week ago. Toying with using it when I lead a service on Nov 23rd ('Christ the King Sunday') as it makes me think so much.

Every child deserves protection and safeguarding. We cannot let a political agenda stop us from challenging abuse, whoever is carrying it out.

Gaia @HexhamAbbey . An unexpected treat.

This is really honest , open & inspiring. Worth reading & meditating upon. (The 6th paragraph in particular is why I rarely post on X these days).

This morning the families of Adrian Daulby & Melvin Cravitz should be at the centre of our thoughts. They deserve our love & support. They also deserve active support from the state,shielding from media intrusion &protection from those who seek to use their grief to drive hatred.

I’m horrified by the violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester. I have been in contact with the Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Home Secretary, and would like to reassure Londoners that the Met Police are stepping up patrols in Jewish communities and synagogues across

Manchester Synagogue attack was an act of terror — driven by hate, targeting Jews in a sacred space. It is heartbreaking. It is enraging Grateful to the police for their speedy action We will stand loudly, visibly, and unwaveringly — against antisemitism and hate in all forms.

I am horrified by the news of multiple stabbings at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur. My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this heinous antisemitic attack. We must defend a society where people of all faiths can practice their religion in safety and peace.

I’m appalled by the attack at a synagogue in Crumpsall. The fact that this has taken place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, makes it all the more horrific. My thoughts are with the loved ones of all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency

There is more that unites us than divides us. Horrendous attack on a synagogue.

One other thing about yesterday. London has major problems. But we are a diverse, multicultural city. If you don't like that, fine. Then please stay away from now on. If you support Tommy Robinson and his movement find somewhere else to march. Deface your own city. Not mine.

I will reiterate my statement we released at @CCPublicLife following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life: “It is not just the act of violence but the spirit of violence that must be opposed. It is not just the action to harm another which must be opposed but the