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The Flying Cassowary - a blog
Banter?
Some reflections on the case of Azeem Rafiq and Yorks CC.
Nov 16, 20214 min read
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My first love
I love TV! I feel guilty for saying it, but it's true. Growing up, I reckon I probably learned more from watching telly than I ever did...
Oct 16, 20214 min read
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The spaces in between
For the last four years, alongside my role at the University of Roehampton, I’ve been working in Circuit in Warwickshire, undertaking a...
Jul 26, 20216 min read
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Justice, Dignity and Solidarity
I am incredibly humbled that the new Methodist Strategy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion has decided to use the formulation I...
Jul 21, 20216 min read
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Neuro-what?!?
An update on my recent diagnosis with Adult ADHD
Jun 4, 20215 min read
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Nakba
I have been called out. I spent some time yesterday trying to compose an instagram post about the ongoing violence in Israel/Palestine...
May 15, 20216 min read
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Something to celebrate?
Today is a special birthday: the centenary of the birth of a new state - Northern Ireland. It was borne of political pragmatism and...
May 3, 20213 min read
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All in the Mind?
I recently received a diagnosis of Adult ADHD - here's what I think it means!
Jan 20, 20214 min read
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Why I am a trade unionist
Yesterday, I was elected Vice President of the faith workers’ Branch of the Community trade union. I became a socialist before I became a...
Jan 20, 20214 min read
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What's Another Year?
With apologies for Johnny Logan, it's hard to believe that September is nearly here again and, with it, a new church and academic year!...
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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Why write?
Why writing for me offers healing and hope.
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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A Life
A reflection on my father's life and legacy.
Jan 20, 20214 min read
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Another Statistic
The daily briefing from Downing Street today will include the number of people who have died in the past 24 hours due to Covid19. One of...
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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Soweto
A day to reflect on 44 years ago in the light of now.
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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Eucharistic Deprivation - a personal reflection
None of us predicted we would be where we are by the middle of June. Our premises are still closed and most of us have acquired some new...
Jan 20, 20215 min read
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Professor Rosemary Hollis - a tribute
I first encountered Rosemary when she was appointed the Director of the Olive Tree Scholarship Programme at City, University of London in...
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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This week's TRU
This week has been filled with pictures from Minneapolis and other US cities, after the violent and unnecessary death of George Floyd at...
Jan 20, 20212 min read
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What's next? - an ascension sermon
a sermon recorded for online worship in the South Warwickshire Methodist Circuit.
Jan 20, 20210 min read
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Tuesday Round-Up
My first Tuesday Roundup of stuff that's caught my eye recently.
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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Why Human Rights are profoundly theological
A theological reflection on International Human RIghts Day.
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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