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John Twisleton is a poet, priest, writer, broadcaster and carer. Member of the ancient Twisleton family, John has lived in or near Haywards Heath since 2001, a local historian keen on setting up a museum & helps as a spiritual director. Twisleton.co.uk
Walk 17 from Thirty Walks from Brighton Station: a 6.5-mile loop to Hove Lagoon. Go via Seven Dials to the Jaipur Gate at Hove Museum, then down to the seafront, around Hove Lagoon, past beach huts, the Peace Statue and the i360, then back to Brighton Station. More at twisleton.co.uk/books.
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Walk 17 from Thirty Walks from Brighton Station: a 6.5-mile loop to Hove Lagoon. Go via Seven Dials to the Jaipur Gate at Hove Museum, then down to the seafront, around Hove Lagoon, past beach huts, the Peace Statue and the i360, then back to Brighton Station. More at twisleton.co.uk/books.
Barbados Wild Life Reserve always brings Anne and I back to Guyana, especially the Caiman and Macaws. We arrived at monkey feeding time but only one turned up - with so many ripe mango trees nearby farms the troop had better fare on offer!
November 17, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Barbados Wild Life Reserve always brings Anne and I back to Guyana, especially the Caiman and Macaws. We arrived at monkey feeding time but only one turned up - with so many ripe mango trees nearby farms the troop had better fare on offer!
In today’s sermon at St John’s, I unpack Luke 21:5–19 as apocalyptic writing that lifts the lid on history’s battle between good and evil. Jesus foresaw the Temple’s fall; we’re called to endure, pray, do right and trust God’s kingdom is being formed even amid turmoil. twisleton.co.uk/sermons
November 16, 2025 at 8:55 AM
In today’s sermon at St John’s, I unpack Luke 21:5–19 as apocalyptic writing that lifts the lid on history’s battle between good and evil. Jesus foresaw the Temple’s fall; we’re called to endure, pray, do right and trust God’s kingdom is being formed even amid turmoil. twisleton.co.uk/sermons
Though we mainly self cater at Bishop Wilfred’s in Barbados we spoil ourselves a couple of times in our fortnight at New China Garden Chinese restaurant.
November 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Though we mainly self cater at Bishop Wilfred’s in Barbados we spoil ourselves a couple of times in our fortnight at New China Garden Chinese restaurant.
Happy retirement = a flexible routine for body, mind, spirit + sociability. In Barbados that’s a 5am beach walk to 6:30 Mass, an evening sea dip, choral Daily Prayer with Bishop Wilfred, Downton Abbey with rum & coke, and bed by 8pm.
November 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Happy retirement = a flexible routine for body, mind, spirit + sociability. In Barbados that’s a 5am beach walk to 6:30 Mass, an evening sea dip, choral Daily Prayer with Bishop Wilfred, Downton Abbey with rum & coke, and bed by 8pm.
Spot the Plough (Big Dipper) on the left of this Ursa Major diagram. Follow the two end stars up to find the North Star. Greek myth says Hera turned Callisto into a bear, and Zeus put her safely in the sky. More at twisleton.co.uk/night-sky
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Spot the Plough (Big Dipper) on the left of this Ursa Major diagram. Follow the two end stars up to find the North Star. Greek myth says Hera turned Callisto into a bear, and Zeus put her safely in the sky. More at twisleton.co.uk/night-sky
We are ending a fortnight in our second home at Oistins, Barbados with Bishop Wilfred Wood. Constant sunny 30 degrees so sea dips at Miami Beach every day and star-gazing walks before dawn to get exercise. The hire car helps cool exploration of the island and entertains with Caribbean radio.
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We are ending a fortnight in our second home at Oistins, Barbados with Bishop Wilfred Wood. Constant sunny 30 degrees so sea dips at Miami Beach every day and star-gazing walks before dawn to get exercise. The hire car helps cool exploration of the island and entertains with Caribbean radio.
Walk 16 from Thirty Walks from Brighton Station: a 6-mile trek from Brighton to Stanmer House and on to Falmer. Go through Preston Park, Patcham, Ladies Mile Nature Reserve, over the A27, down to Stanmer Village and finish at Falmer Station. Map by Rebecca Twisleton. More at twisleton.co.uk/books
November 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Walk 16 from Thirty Walks from Brighton Station: a 6-mile trek from Brighton to Stanmer House and on to Falmer. Go through Preston Park, Patcham, Ladies Mile Nature Reserve, over the A27, down to Stanmer Village and finish at Falmer Station. Map by Rebecca Twisleton. More at twisleton.co.uk/books
The Shard and Cutty Sark, old and new sights on London’s Thames, readily accessed by Anne and I as we took an Uber boat back from Greenwich.
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The Shard and Cutty Sark, old and new sights on London’s Thames, readily accessed by Anne and I as we took an Uber boat back from Greenwich.
Today I’m reminded of saying a prayer last month with Anne in the beautiful Guards’ Chapel off St James’s Park for our military, their Chaplains and all who have given their lives in the service of our country.
November 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Today I’m reminded of saying a prayer last month with Anne in the beautiful Guards’ Chapel off St James’s Park for our military, their Chaplains and all who have given their lives in the service of our country.
Married in Guyana, Anne and I trained local priests, then worked in the UK. Our book Journeying Together tells our story with Anne’s paintings, mixing science and faith, helping people in need, and facing Alzheimer’s together. On Amazon in paperback or Kindle.
November 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Married in Guyana, Anne and I trained local priests, then worked in the UK. Our book Journeying Together tells our story with Anne’s paintings, mixing science and faith, helping people in need, and facing Alzheimer’s together. On Amazon in paperback or Kindle.
Anne and I frame our London outings around a lunchtime concert - here at St James’s Piccadilly - and evening sung worship in Westminster. Such a blessing to be so near to music making, awesome yet with free access, though we usually click a donation.
November 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Anne and I frame our London outings around a lunchtime concert - here at St James’s Piccadilly - and evening sung worship in Westminster. Such a blessing to be so near to music making, awesome yet with free access, though we usually click a donation.
When I lived with Amerindians in Guyana, my cool rating shot up after I predicted an eclipse from my Astronomy mag 🌕😎
In the rainforest, we felt awe for creation — the moon’s brief “disappearance” amazed everyone! 🌍✨
Why it turns copper? Earth’s shadow + sunbeams! 🔥
More 👉 twisleton.co.uk/night-sky
In the rainforest, we felt awe for creation — the moon’s brief “disappearance” amazed everyone! 🌍✨
Why it turns copper? Earth’s shadow + sunbeams! 🔥
More 👉 twisleton.co.uk/night-sky
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
When I lived with Amerindians in Guyana, my cool rating shot up after I predicted an eclipse from my Astronomy mag 🌕😎
In the rainforest, we felt awe for creation — the moon’s brief “disappearance” amazed everyone! 🌍✨
Why it turns copper? Earth’s shadow + sunbeams! 🔥
More 👉 twisleton.co.uk/night-sky
In the rainforest, we felt awe for creation — the moon’s brief “disappearance” amazed everyone! 🌍✨
Why it turns copper? Earth’s shadow + sunbeams! 🔥
More 👉 twisleton.co.uk/night-sky
Our favourite coffee stop in Westminster - St Ermin’s Hotel with its splendid lobby, rich history and warm, courteous service.
November 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our favourite coffee stop in Westminster - St Ermin’s Hotel with its splendid lobby, rich history and warm, courteous service.
🚶♀️ Walk 15: Devil’s Dyke (6 miles)
Start at Brighton Station → walk up Terminus Rd → through Hove Park → over A27 → follow bridleway to Devil’s Dyke Inn 🍃 Amazing views + weekend bus back to the station 🚌
Map by Rebecca Twisleton. More walks 👉 twisleton.co.uk/books
Start at Brighton Station → walk up Terminus Rd → through Hove Park → over A27 → follow bridleway to Devil’s Dyke Inn 🍃 Amazing views + weekend bus back to the station 🚌
Map by Rebecca Twisleton. More walks 👉 twisleton.co.uk/books
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🚶♀️ Walk 15: Devil’s Dyke (6 miles)
Start at Brighton Station → walk up Terminus Rd → through Hove Park → over A27 → follow bridleway to Devil’s Dyke Inn 🍃 Amazing views + weekend bus back to the station 🚌
Map by Rebecca Twisleton. More walks 👉 twisleton.co.uk/books
Start at Brighton Station → walk up Terminus Rd → through Hove Park → over A27 → follow bridleway to Devil’s Dyke Inn 🍃 Amazing views + weekend bus back to the station 🚌
Map by Rebecca Twisleton. More walks 👉 twisleton.co.uk/books
On All Souls’ Day we remember those who’ve died. Bosch’s paintings show vivid scenes of life after death — Anne and I saw his 500th anniversary show in Venice. Today we share a quiet Requiem with a friend who lost his wife, mindful that real joy comes from the One who conquers death — Christ.
November 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
On All Souls’ Day we remember those who’ve died. Bosch’s paintings show vivid scenes of life after death — Anne and I saw his 500th anniversary show in Venice. Today we share a quiet Requiem with a friend who lost his wife, mindful that real joy comes from the One who conquers death — Christ.
🌟 On All Saints’ Day we remember real Christian inclusion—being one with all who’ve lived and died in Christ, still alive with us in the power of the resurrection. Not just this-world politics, but heaven’s family! Full sermon: twisleton.co.uk/sermons
November 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🌟 On All Saints’ Day we remember real Christian inclusion—being one with all who’ve lived and died in Christ, still alive with us in the power of the resurrection. Not just this-world politics, but heaven’s family! Full sermon: twisleton.co.uk/sermons
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am thousands gather at Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard. Anne and I accompanied them last Friday on our regular London day out.
November 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am thousands gather at Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard. Anne and I accompanied them last Friday on our regular London day out.
Despite the news, it was another royal who followed me last week — Queen Mary, consort of George V. Anne and I saw her plaque off The Mall on Friday, then on Sunday I said Mass at St Mary’s, Balcombe, where she knelt in prayer on 24 Oct 1931. May she rest in peace.
October 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Despite the news, it was another royal who followed me last week — Queen Mary, consort of George V. Anne and I saw her plaque off The Mall on Friday, then on Sunday I said Mass at St Mary’s, Balcombe, where she knelt in prayer on 24 Oct 1931. May she rest in peace.
Orion, the great hunter, shines as the most glorious constellation from UK skies — a beacon across cultures: Greek hero, Egyptian Osiris, Maori canoe, Amerindian hunter. Always inspiring awe. More at twisleton.co.uk/night-sky/
October 30, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Orion, the great hunter, shines as the most glorious constellation from UK skies — a beacon across cultures: Greek hero, Egyptian Osiris, Maori canoe, Amerindian hunter. Always inspiring awe. More at twisleton.co.uk/night-sky/
It hardly seems like a fortnight since I was with my friend Harry in Marseille enjoying up to 30 degrees, brilliant views, walks along the Corniche, enjoying ice creams and awesome sunsets viewed from his place. Thanks, mate!
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It hardly seems like a fortnight since I was with my friend Harry in Marseille enjoying up to 30 degrees, brilliant views, walks along the Corniche, enjoying ice creams and awesome sunsets viewed from his place. Thanks, mate!
Great to get out to sea from Vieux Port last week and visit Chateau d’If on the island in the bay with stunning views on the return journey of Marseille. The city has captivating power as a scenic ‘working-class’ city full of life protected by mountains and overlooking brilliant sea-scapes.
October 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Great to get out to sea from Vieux Port last week and visit Chateau d’If on the island in the bay with stunning views on the return journey of Marseille. The city has captivating power as a scenic ‘working-class’ city full of life protected by mountains and overlooking brilliant sea-scapes.
How can we live a simpler Christian life — clear in faith, prayerful, Spirit-led? The Jesus Prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner,” is a timeless tool: biblical, memorable, and transformative (Luke 18:9-14). More in today’s sermon 👉 twisleton.co.uk/sermons/
October 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
How can we live a simpler Christian life — clear in faith, prayerful, Spirit-led? The Jesus Prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner,” is a timeless tool: biblical, memorable, and transformative (Luke 18:9-14). More in today’s sermon 👉 twisleton.co.uk/sermons/
Saw the crown before it was regilded and replaced by helicopter on Mary’s statue at Marseille’s Good Mother Basilica — stunning views! Model ships inside mark prayers answered in sea storms. Scaffolding comes down 8 Dec, Mary’s feast day.
October 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Saw the crown before it was regilded and replaced by helicopter on Mary’s statue at Marseille’s Good Mother Basilica — stunning views! Model ships inside mark prayers answered in sea storms. Scaffolding comes down 8 Dec, Mary’s feast day.
Lovely to have Anne back from respite which we celebrated yesterday by going to the cinema in Crawley to see Downton Abbey Grand Finale, an absorbing and engaging 2 hours of spectacle!
October 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Lovely to have Anne back from respite which we celebrated yesterday by going to the cinema in Crawley to see Downton Abbey Grand Finale, an absorbing and engaging 2 hours of spectacle!