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Diary of a Random Parishioner

What follows are the weekly meanderings of a random parishioner.
Any views expressed here are entirely my own and have not been endorsed by St Mark's Church or the Church of England

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Random Parishioner

Sep 14, 20224 min read

Arise, Sir ......who?

It has been a sad week as we are mourning the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth. It has also been a momentous week with the proclamation of...

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Random Parishioner

Sep 6, 20224 min read

Razzle, Dazzle!

This autumn and winter St Mark’s is hosting a series of events under the title of ‘Sunday at 3pm’ - that’s because each one will be on a...

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Random Parishioner

Aug 23, 20225 min read

Beside the Seaside ...

The joy of living at the seaside is that on an afternoon we can take a leisurely drive along the seafront, looking out for dolphins and...

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The Vicar's Drawers and other adventures

Random Parishioner

Aug 13, 20225 min read

The Vicar's Drawers and other adventures

As you may remember, after a memory lapse incident the vicar was left without usable drawers. Since then we have been scouring the...

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Random Parishioner

Aug 6, 20225 min read

Strangers on a Bus

Those of you who have previously read my blogs will know that I have what some would suggest is a bizarre, but mutually appreciative,...

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Random Parishioner

Jul 29, 20224 min read

Crimewatch!

Have you noticed that there are some people whose face at rest falls into a frown. I call it an unfortunate face. There are others, like...

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Random Parishioner

Jul 21, 20223 min read

All the fun of the Fayre ...

Last Saturday was an important day for us, it was the day of our annual Summer Fayre. After 2 years of Covid restrictions we were eager...

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Random Parishioner

Jul 15, 20224 min read

Make a joyful noise ...

My husband is a man of many talents, not just picking locks (if you don’t know that story you haven’t read my previous blogs!) One of his...

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Emilia Cook

Jul 8, 20223 min read

Coffee, Coffee, everywhere ....

The other day we were travelling through Scotland and stopped for coffee at a well known coffee franchise. My hubby enjoys a coffee but...

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Random Parishioner

Jun 30, 20223 min read

Technology and the modern woman

The other morning at 5am I woke to the sound of a recognisable ‘ping’ … it was a message on my mobile phone. I lay in bed, now awake,...

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Random Parishioner

Jun 28, 20223 min read

Ever Wondered about House Groups?

Today is Tuesday and I like a Tuesday as its Knit and Natter day. There is often more nattering than kniting and I am constantly losing...

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Diary of a Random Parishioner

What follows are the weekly meanderings of a random parishioner. Any views expressed here are entirely my own and have not been endorsed by St Mark's Church or the Church of England

If you would like to submit your own post to Diary of a Random Parishioner please email us - we would love to hear from you

Have you enjoyed reading our blogs? Please consider making a small donation to St Mark's Thank you.

Arise, Sir ......who?

Razzle, Dazzle!

Beside the Seaside ...

The Vicar's Drawers and other adventures

Strangers on a Bus

Crimewatch!

All the fun of the Fayre ...

Make a joyful noise ...

Coffee, Coffee, everywhere ....

Technology and the modern woman

Ever Wondered about House Groups?

What follows are the weekly meanderings of a random parishioner.
Any views expressed here are entirely my own and have not been endorsed by St Mark's Church or the Church of England

Have you enjoyed reading our blogs?
Please consider making a small donation to St Mark's
Thank you.