“On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me – five… gold… rings…” Adopting this title for her book, Anna Jeffery invited a few prominent people to select their own five gold rings, ie favourite poem, book, place, person, plus their philosophy of life. The result is a very thought-provoking anthology. A […]
Christmas Stamps
The Royal Mail have recently issued their Christmas Stamps for 2011. These beautiful stamps have the theme of the Nativity. They are inspired by verses from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and recognise that 2011 is the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. The new stamps are currently available at all Post Office […]
Star In the East
Magi in their mystery, Studying the skies, First received the message That a king should rise. Many duties claimed them, Cares of peace and war; Far and faint the promise Offered by a star. Yet the wise men followed, Taking various ways, Trusting in the portent Many nights and days. So the star led onward […]
Pilots Enjoy Fleet Christmas Festivities
The photos show Fleet URC Pilots enjoying themselves at the Fleet Christmas Festivities last Wednesday. They contributed stars and angels to the LivingStones Christian Bookshop Nativity window: