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Christine Allsopp
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Priest, Retired Archdeacon, enjoying life in the Valley of the Racehorse , tree planter 🌳
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Then onto the Act of Remembrance at Lambourn War Memorial.
Three robed clergy, two in clerical cloaks, one in choir dress, by the sign reading: LEST WE FORGET.
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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I presided and preached at All Saints' Church East Garston this morning. We began with the Act of Remembrance. What a beautiful display of poppies! #RemembranceSunday #CofEPeeps
Display of red poppies with a cloth of poppies falling down from the font, organ in the background.
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Can anyone ID this british #Spider found on the outside of my garden shed? @BBOWT
Yellowy brown fat spider with dotted white line down centre of the abdomen. On a grey wood background.
October 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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#Autumn
Leaves on the ground in all shades of yellow, orange, and red.
October 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Worshipped at stalbanscathedral.bsky.social this morning, where I worshipped from age 6, was confirmed and married. We just called it "the Abbey". Lovely All Age Eucharist.
Lectern and altar in cathedral sanctuary, with coloured figures on the stone screen behind.
September 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Delicious post baptism afternoon tea. #CofEPeeps
Various sandwiches on white and brown bread, tall decorated cake on stand.
September 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Glorious shades of green and purple in my garden. #tinyjoys
Plants, shrubs and trees in different shades of green some with purple flowers
July 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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The Växjö Link Committee and friends in oxforddiocese.bsky.social met today at St Mary the Virgin Kirklington for the Eucharist and lunch. We heard about the recent successful parish link visit to Växjö Diocese. #CofEPeeps
Church interior showing high altar with red frontal, tiled floor. stained glassxeast window.
June 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Today was Bishop Mary Gregory's walk for Berkshire clergy and lay ministers. Dogs welcome. Beautiful weather and a pub lunch. #CofEPeeps
Bishop Mary dressed in red, two men and a dog, water in the background, surrounded by trees. Long table outdoors with people on either side eating and drinking.
June 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Celebration of Pentecost at St Mary's Convent Wantage #CSMV . Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people and kindle in us the fire of your love. 🔥
Altar below which there is a threefold display of flame covered stands holding lit tea lights .
June 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Almost fully grown ducklings by the River #Lambourn enjoying the sunshine. This used to be a favourite spot for Mallards, but not used recently. #tinyjoys
Three Mallard ducklings, nearly fully grown, snuggled up together on a rock beside the river.
June 2, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Each day, I take Morse Cat's toys downstairs. Each night, he carries them upstairs again. Is he bringing me a present?
A knitted oval toy with blue and white stripes, next to a toy mouse also with blue and white stripes.
May 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Beautifully tended garden surrounds Mary and the child Jesus. A fitting welcome to the Community of St Mary the Virgin, Wantage, #CSMV
Statue of Viegin Mary holding the child Jesus aloft, surrounded by garden and door in background.
May 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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An inspiring day with the global partners of oxforddiocese.bsky.social including our ecumenical link with the Diocese of Vãxjö.
#CofEPeeps
May 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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The bells ring out in Lambourn after our service at St Michael & All Angels, commemorating #VEDay80 . We even had special biscuits afterwards! #CofEPeeps
Heart-shaped biscuits with VE 80 YEARS written on them, on a red white and blue paper plate. Poppy wreath for VE DAY 80.
May 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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'Behold the lilies of the field, how they grow. They toil not, neither do they spin.' Window in Bryher Church, Isles of Scilly. #CofEPeeps
April 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Sitting in the sun with a view like this after a swim in the heated pool. This is more than #tinyjoys
Rails of a balcony with a view of palm trees, sea and blue sky.
April 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Alleluia, Christ is Risen! Happy Easter #CofEPeeps
April 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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A walk in the wood, then more cheese and #wildgarlic scones, a treat for Sunday tea.
Six round brown Scones with green flecks on a wire rack
April 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Passion Sunday at St Mary's Convent, Wantage. #CSMV
Statue of the Virgin Mary holding up the child Jesus, amongst bushes, building in background. Music and words of the Lent Prose.
April 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Snakeshead Fritillary in my garden. #tinyjoys
Pink bell flowers, mottled white with background of green leaves.
April 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Beefly on Rosemary in my garden. #tinyjoys
Close up of Rosemary herb with a Beefly, a fly masquerading as a bee.
April 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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#Mothering Sunday posies are so beautiful this year all ready for our All Together Eucharist. #CofEPeeps
March 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Proud grandma of British Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 15-17 years category, Ben Lucas.
Bag of chips open to show pigeons coming to eat them.
March 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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My glasses are in fashion! I've worn the same style for years.
Guardian article with picture of a man with small metal frame glasses, next to a woman.
March 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM