Welcome to the December 2025 edition of Connected.There were lots of activities during October and early November, and it has been a squeeze to include everything.Once again Revd. Glyn Diggins takes the lead in the Dear Friends article; this month the message is about generosity. We hear about the first aid training that was held for the Parish recently at St Wilfrid’s, the visit of Revd. Francis Loftus to the Mothers’ Union (brave man…), and a new memorial event for the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.I report on Arthur Walker’s Great War that was performed by the brilliant Chris Cade. And there are photographs of the St Francis Gentle Movement ladies celebrating Halloween with hotdogs, the recent Selby Textile Art Group Exhibition in Selby Abbey, and the St Wilfrid’s Autumn Fair. Phew!
This month Revd. Glyn Diggins writes about one of his favourite quotes “Light yourself on fire with passion, and people will come from miles to watch you burn”, and how these words help to capture something of the spirit of Christianity.We also record the baptism of Joyce McGroarty, and the admission & licensing of Martin Pearson in pictures, and Shirley Croft remembers Gordon Tute's time at St Francis with love.
Well autumn has arrived. I've had to turn on the heater in my shed where I edit Connected; but please don't tell Mrs Clarke. We are not allowed to turn the heating on until October normally :)We hear from Jackie Jackman this month with the Dear Friends article. Jackie ruminates on the sharing of meals and Holy Communion.I'm happy to report on Revd. Christine's final service that was help in Sherburn recently. The service included a hymn for Revd. Christine which, knowing the Methodist predilection with singing, was no doubt sung lustily!
This month the Big Brayton Bonanza dominates Connected. What a beautiful, joyous event! Congratulations to all those who helped in any way, and in particular to organisers Lauren Howley & Claire Smallman - great work!Revd. Roy Shaw provides the Dear Friends article. Jumping off the consumer treadmill is so difficult. As I type this note at my workstation - a workstation that operates just fine - I'm very aware that I'll have to upgrade it in October because the operating system will no longer be supported. A few thousand pounds that only benefits Microsoft. Madness.On a more positive note, I’m happy to record the cutting of Robert Seager's hair; Robert is donating his locks to the Little Princess charity to help children who have lost their hair because of cancer. Good work Robert.Thank you to those who submitted photographs this month. I love you all.
