The Revd Dr Sara Batts-Neale
@sarabn.bsky.social
Priest. Preacher, writer, thinker, creator of lists, prayer of prayer, wearer of waders, wader-in.
The picture of a man trying hard to pay attention to his wife on her birthday whilst Joe Root was 97 not out
(said man has already been out to fetch tasty cake and lovely flowers)
(said man has already been out to fetch tasty cake and lovely flowers)
December 4, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The picture of a man trying hard to pay attention to his wife on her birthday whilst Joe Root was 97 not out
(said man has already been out to fetch tasty cake and lovely flowers)
(said man has already been out to fetch tasty cake and lovely flowers)
People have been telling me all autumn that the Festival of Light (held during the town's Christmas lights switch-on) is awesome. And I think I have to agree.
Although I would quite like to never see a tea light again.
Although I would quite like to never see a tea light again.
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
People have been telling me all autumn that the Festival of Light (held during the town's Christmas lights switch-on) is awesome. And I think I have to agree.
Although I would quite like to never see a tea light again.
Although I would quite like to never see a tea light again.
I find this train advertisement rather begs the question "If you are surprised by vegetables, what did you think falafel were made of?"
November 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I find this train advertisement rather begs the question "If you are surprised by vegetables, what did you think falafel were made of?"
This morning we are on an architecture tour of the Barbican. Revisiting the version of myself that walked from Liverpool St, through here, on my way to work.
November 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This morning we are on an architecture tour of the Barbican. Revisiting the version of myself that walked from Liverpool St, through here, on my way to work.
Went to Brownies, was awarded a badge, discovered I still remembered the words and tune to Brownie Bells after 40+ years.
Excellent evening of vicaring.
Excellent evening of vicaring.
October 13, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Went to Brownies, was awarded a badge, discovered I still remembered the words and tune to Brownie Bells after 40+ years.
Excellent evening of vicaring.
Excellent evening of vicaring.
Tell me the central heating is on without telling me the central heating is on...
October 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Tell me the central heating is on without telling me the central heating is on...
Making the most of a day off
September 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Making the most of a day off
Weather precluded planned rowing today but I walked in woods & saw my parents & brother which was good. Means no last chance to check gloves etc are OK ahead of next week's Great River Race though
September 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Weather precluded planned rowing today but I walked in woods & saw my parents & brother which was good. Means no last chance to check gloves etc are OK ahead of next week's Great River Race though
A rather pleasing series of comments on my feed this afternoon
September 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A rather pleasing series of comments on my feed this afternoon
Can confirm that it was also excellent from the seats where you feel as well as hear the music...
August 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Can confirm that it was also excellent from the seats where you feel as well as hear the music...
Three days immersed in a community of people who dare to long for a world that embodies love, compassion, light and hope. Thank you @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Three days immersed in a community of people who dare to long for a world that embodies love, compassion, light and hope. Thank you @greenbeltfestival.bsky.social
@watfordgap.bsky.social Sawbridgeworth, 23
August 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
@watfordgap.bsky.social Sawbridgeworth, 23
Back to Wivenhoe this week for a combination of cricket, football and rowing which was rather lovely. Excited by chat about this year's Great River Race in September which I am a team member for.
August 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Back to Wivenhoe this week for a combination of cricket, football and rowing which was rather lovely. Excited by chat about this year's Great River Race in September which I am a team member for.
First night of the Proms. Splendid. Sancta Civitas - which I have only known as a chorus member - was more glorious and goosebump-inducing than I had hoped.
July 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
First night of the Proms. Splendid. Sancta Civitas - which I have only known as a chorus member - was more glorious and goosebump-inducing than I had hoped.
@robbsutherland.bsky.social and his first Synod speech...
July 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
@robbsutherland.bsky.social and his first Synod speech...
And we're underway, for what will be my final York General Synod sessions.
July 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
And we're underway, for what will be my final York General Synod sessions.
Final day as chaplain @essexuni.bsky.social today. Five years almost to the day since I was licensed in the pandemic. Not an ideal start, and yet I built many good working relationships; had many one-off conversations and prayerful moments; met laughter & disaster.
For all that has been, thank you.
For all that has been, thank you.
June 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Final day as chaplain @essexuni.bsky.social today. Five years almost to the day since I was licensed in the pandemic. Not an ideal start, and yet I built many good working relationships; had many one-off conversations and prayerful moments; met laughter & disaster.
For all that has been, thank you.
For all that has been, thank you.
Oh, if only this WERE a thing, wouldn't life just be splendid?
June 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Oh, if only this WERE a thing, wouldn't life just be splendid?
Last things before we move are beginning... Today was my last concert with University of Essex choir - a rather challenging but fabulous evening at Snape Maltings. Photo from beginning of this afternoon's rehearsal. That's our conductor, @benvonberg-clark.bsky.social looking serious behind me
May 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Last things before we move are beginning... Today was my last concert with University of Essex choir - a rather challenging but fabulous evening at Snape Maltings. Photo from beginning of this afternoon's rehearsal. That's our conductor, @benvonberg-clark.bsky.social looking serious behind me
Harker's Yard gigs all in row. Before a row. And after some oar-tangling turns, a couple of rows.
March 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Harker's Yard gigs all in row. Before a row. And after some oar-tangling turns, a couple of rows.
Neither will this make it onto the list...
March 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Neither will this make it onto the list...
Looking for a cat carrier now the kittens don't comfortably fit in one together. Won't be buying this one - what did they DO to that poor moggster to get it in..?
March 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Looking for a cat carrier now the kittens don't comfortably fit in one together. Won't be buying this one - what did they DO to that poor moggster to get it in..?
Merely paper, pens and one cat here. Quiet day...
(she's not meant to be on the table but they're both experiencing 'warm sun through a window' for the first time and it's lovely so, you know...)
(she's not meant to be on the table but they're both experiencing 'warm sun through a window' for the first time and it's lovely so, you know...)
March 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Merely paper, pens and one cat here. Quiet day...
(she's not meant to be on the table but they're both experiencing 'warm sun through a window' for the first time and it's lovely so, you know...)
(she's not meant to be on the table but they're both experiencing 'warm sun through a window' for the first time and it's lovely so, you know...)