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Prayer walking your community - 3

Posted by Dyfed on Friday, April 9, 2010, In : Prayer-walking

Does history leave a mark on geography in a spiritual sense? It clearly does in a physical sense: we see history all around us in all our communities. Here on Anglesey we have a medieval castle – a structure that speaks about a period of conquest and subjugation. It’s only a popular tourist attraction today but it represents a real past. There are many other reminders of the long history of this island – fr...

Becoming a JP

Posted by Dyfed on Thursday, February 11, 2010, In : Island ministry

Today I attended the first training day in preparation for my new role as a justice of the peace. Magistrates’ courts in the UK deal with around 94% of the criminal cases and people from all walks of life are selected to be JPs. Following two gruelling interviews and then a swearing-in ceremony before a circuit judge I am to join another seven new entrants for the training programme in Caernarfon. I will have my first sitting as a JP in May but due to the nature of the work it will not be...

Pinky Pirate

Posted by Dyfed Roberts on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, In : Linking other blogs

Kathy Garda is one of whacky Christians who loves walking the land. Her connections to Anglesey are an important part of her so we love hearing what she has to say. Read her blog here.

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The Prince returns

Posted by Dyfed Wyn on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, In : Random

I've noticed increased helicopter traffic overhead over the past couple of days - far more than usual. They fly from the RAF base in Valley towards the Snowdonia. Then I read this in the Daily Post today. It seems that Prince William is back with us for a season.

No I don't mind him being here and understand that he needs something to keep him occupied. I just hope that all the extra to-ing and fro-ing in the helicopters isn't keeping vital support from Afgahnistan.
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