Monthly Archives: August 2016

Alsop en le Dale, Derbyshire – St Michael

Posted on August 24, 2016 by admin

Wednesday 24 August was a beautiful day. After a morning service we drove to Ashbourne and parked in the centre. It is not the most Julie-wheelchair-friendly town, but Costa is accessible and there is a very good Oxfam bookshop. Those of you … Continue reading →

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Tissington, Derbyshire – St Mary

Posted on August 22, 2016 by admin

When I left Ponteland, the lovely staff of Richard Coates School gave me a balloon flight as a leaving present – jokes about Vicars and Hot Air. I flew from Tissington on Monday 15 August with Virgin balloons – website. I … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – St Andrew’s Catholic Cathedral

Posted on August 21, 2016 by admin

There was a cheap deal on Virgin Trains, and a day return from Crewe to Glasgow for £14 is not to be sniffed at. On time into Glasgow, and time for a walk. I had never been down to the Clyde, … Continue reading →

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Lincoln, Lincolnshire – St Benedict

Posted on August 19, 2016 by admin

St Benedict’s church is the Mothers’ Union church in the centre of Lincoln – SK974711. It is run by the Lincoln Mothers’ Union, and they have a website, but it doesn’t tell me when the church is open. On Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Belper, Derbyshire – Christ Church

Posted on August 14, 2016 by admin

Belper is a town we regularly visit – a manageable branch of Morrisons. On Monday 8 August we went to explore the town. The main road is not the easiest to wheel along, so I left Julie in Belper library while … Continue reading →

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Derwent Walk 1 – Ladybower to Hathersage

Posted on August 13, 2016 by admin

Monday 1 August 2016. This is the new me, the good me, having a day off! We had a lie in, then drove north. We found the Peak Shopping Village at Rowsley station and had an excellent lunch. We continued north … Continue reading →

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Duffield, Derbyshire – St Alkmund

Posted on August 8, 2016 by admin

Duffield church – SK350428 – is dedicated to St Alkmund, a Northumbrian prince and Mercian martyr. We met him at Whitchurch last August – northernvicar’s blog – I did not expect to be working in Derby a year later. There … Continue reading →

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Kedleston, Derbyshire – All Saints

Posted on August 4, 2016 by admin

Julie and I have moved to Derby, but not yet started work. So let us do what normal people do on a Sunday – go to a National Trust property. Kedleston Hall is just down the road, so let us … Continue reading →

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Roman Exploration – Piercebridge Roman Fort, County Durham

Posted on August 1, 2016 by admin

One more Roman blog from the North. Piercebridge (NZ209157) is a place I have driven through many times – it is a useful diversion that cuts a few miles off when driving from the A1 to Hexham. The road follows the … Continue reading →

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