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The Journey Ends: Durham Cathedral

Images and impressions of one of the world's most magnificent buildings, as my St. Cuthbert pilgrimage ends at Durham Cathedral.

St. Cuthbert’s Cross (late 7th century). This pectoral cross of gold and garnet was found in St. Cuthbert’s coffin in 1827. It was hung around his neck, but whether he wore it in life is uncertain. This is the third and final part of my pilgrimage account from St. Cuthbert’s Way and beyond. The previous installments can be found at these links:  Walking St. Cuthbert’s Way Grace and Beauty on…

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#Cathedral #Church architecture #Durham Cathedral #Fenwick Lawson #G. K. Chesterton #gate of heaven #Genesis 28:17 #Joseph Campbell #Le Corbusier #Lindisfarne Gospels #Michael York #Romanesque architecture #Sacred space #Shswn Kirchner #St. Cuthbert #St. Cuthbert&039;s Way #T. S. Eliot #Venerable Bede

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Located in St. Mary's Church on Holy Island, 'The Journey' is a wooden sculpture depicting the monks of Holy Island carrying the coffin of St. Cuthbert to safety and eventual rest in Durham Cathedral, when Viking raiders threatened the island.

The sculpture was created by Fenwick Lawson in 1999 and is carved from 7 elm trees.

[musicarenagh]

‎Speak Easy Circus’s “Gros Michel”: A Groovy Exploration of ExploitationDiving headfirst into the vibrant blast of indie rock meets funk infusion, Speak Easy Circus’s latest offering ‘Gros Michel’ is nothing short of an unbridled jaunt through sonic adventure. The Glasgow-based quintet, with their quirkiness and talent for occupying a distinctive spot within the contemporary music scene, have outdone themselves in this latest release. https://open.spotify.com/album/30kMvHYrehByotlqBEDKVP On the surface, 'Gros Michel’ is a song about bananas. But just as this unconventional piece of fruit defies classification, so too does this effervescent single defy simplistic understanding. Within its groovy and infectious rhythm, 'Gros Michel’ dares to peel back layers of exploitation in the banana industry, subtly inviting its listeners to examine their complicity. Just as the title, derived from a variety of banana, blends the ordinary with the curiously unexpected, so does the musical arrangement. Jack Avison’s vocals are central to the track’s energy, his voice carrying an amalgamation of biting wit and a keen sense of observation. Frazer Laurie’s rock-infused drums serve as the beating heart of the groove, while Chatonda Ridley’s soulful bass lines provide a solid yet fluid foundation that runs through the piece like a swift-flowing river. Fenwick Lawson’s funk trombone and Jon Wallace’s jazz saxophone add an unexpected twist, their rich and playful tones weaving in and out, creating a soundscape that is as heady as it is insightful. [caption id=“attachment_50950” align=“alignnone” width=“2000”] Speak Easy Circus’s “Gros Michel”: A Groovy Exploration of Exploitation[/caption] The band doesn’t shy away from employing dynamics and changes in rhythm to engage their listener, creating a rambunctious musical landscape teeming with unexpected turns and pleasant surprises. The instrumentation, coupled with vocals that oscillate between devilish charm and poignant questioning, makes for an almost cinematic experience, like a film noir set in a banana grove under a psychedelic sky. The song is, at its heart, an exploration of seemingly harmless everyday choices. Its energy is infectious, its message potent. As the listener is drawn into a whirlwind of sound echoing with the flamboyance of indie rock and the energy of funk, they are also compelled to ponder their role in the narrative that the song weaves. Piano Prince’s “Nebula” Takes You on a Cosmic Journey Speak Easy Circus have managed to architect a song that entertains but also challenges. They have taken societal concerns, dressed them up in a delightful romp of sonic elements, and served them in a way that you want to dance first and ponder later, but ponder nonetheless. It’s a nod to the possibility of music - how it can go beyond language and culture, and tap into the shared consciousness. 'Gros Michel’ stands as a testament to Speak Easy Circus’s ability to genre-blend with finesse, and their boldness in using music not just as a medium for sonic enjoyment, but also storytelling and socio-cultural commenting. In a world where music is often a mirror of the times, Speak Easy Circus’s mirror is not one to shy away from uncomfortable truths, instead, they make it groovy enough to dance to. A phenomenal feat, indeed. As a listener, you leave with not just an aftertaste of an infectious rhythm, but food for introspection and a yearning for more of what Speak Easy Circus has to offer. Follow Speak Easy Circus on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

[sheilamurrey]

Grace and Beauty on Holy Island

St. Cuthbert among the ruins of the 12th-century LIndisfarne Priory. Durham sculptor Fenwick Lawson carved the original from an elm tree in 1983. …Grace and Beauty on Holy Island

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#birds #burial #Celtic #holy island #medieval customs #monks #prayer #sacred sites #seals #shared post #St. Cuthbert

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Nominative determinism: names of Virginia police that sound like names of Virginia police

Bentley Ratcliffe, Woody Brown, C.O. Balderson, Jerome Boatwright, Joshua Shropshire, JOHN JOHNSON, Ashland Fortune, C.T. Woody, Lee Shifflett, J.E. "Chip" Harding, Dennis Proffit, Lenny Millholland, Myron Hatfield, Wendell Flinchum, Darrel Slagle, Barry Balser, Donnie Conley, Richard Lawson, Parks Snead (??), Parsons Parsons (???)

Runners up:

All 20+ Jameses! What, on god, the fuck... (James Ashworth, James Roop, James Fadely, James Agnew, James Aspatore, James Baldwin, James Binner, James Brown III, James Davis, James Day, James Dayton, James Femino, James Fenwick, James Hartsock, James Hooper, James Lacks, James Lane, James Nicholas, James Phillips, James Wagoner, and James Williams)

Nominative chaos: Virginia police whose names do not remotely seem determinative

Edward Frankenstein

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THE 2021/22 FFL END OF SEASON REVIEW

The summer of 2021 and the season was about to start. After two seasons of Covid horrors would this season be different.  What would the 30th season of FFL bring? A few weeks earlier and England came so close to winning the Euro's. Steve Tatham had won the  Euro FFL to add to his 2020 FFL title.  After a 2nd in the Euro's plus the 2021 FFL title The Hawk was pre-season favourite. Stally had won the champions league last time and maybe the good times were about to return. After 2019, the treble and world record score Kieron Mullin's trophy winning had seemed to dry up. Could Kieron get back to winning ways? New managers like Christian Bucknell and Ursula Turner joined the league. Then there was Colin Fenwick. New to the main FFL after entering Euros and World Cup FFL. Colin was from Northern Italy. Very northern Italy, well Grimsby. His impact on FFL would be spectacular.

As the season started all the talk was about Kane, would he be going to Man City or not? It look almost certain he would, but in the end he stayed at spurs. Amazingly Benitez was the new Everton manager. All the Agent Rafa stuff from Reds would make this season a very long one. The early season pace setter was Michael Dymond. Kane wasn’t moving, but Ronaldo was. Yes the mighty CR7 was returning to England. Too late for FFL, but he was back and it looked like he was going to City, resulting in some UTD fans burning their shirts. This was something they would regret when he signed back at Old Trafford, was he the final piece needed for a league challenge? The first full table of the season saw Duncan Mackenzie top, Colin Fenwick 2nd and Stally 3rd. All the talk was about CR7, apart from our Forest supporting managers were moaning about their poor start and sacked manager.

Late September and Lee Ritchie fell asleep on his phone and sent us all some strange messages. Senol Durmush was now top with Colin 2nd and Stally 3rd. The Bennetts Shield saw Danny Lawson beat the Hawk on a tie break six. This was already looking like a disappointing season for the hawk.  Covid-19 was causing some problems, after an international break players from Brazil were forced to go for a period of isolation resulting in pen points for some managers. The start of the champions league added to the Hawks problems, he was getting hammered and having a nightmare. Former champion Paul Taylor was also having a mare 9 points adrift at the bottom.

End of October and its very tight at the top, Colin, Michael Dymond and Senol are the top 3. These along with Kieron Mullin, Mark Kiszka and Lee Ritchie would become the main challengers.  The Hawk was out of the champion’s league, Stally, Duncan, Senol and Tappy all through. The Hawk started to reflect on a terrible season so far, but warned everyone he will be back. By the 5th anniversary of looking bored at the darts Senol was 8 points clear at the top.

Late November and Senol was still top, bad weather cancelled the Burnley spurs game and the first game of our champions league second group stage. Covid-19 infections were starting to surge again resulting in some matches being cancelled. Second group stage champion’s league had to stop until full fixture programmes returned. A new variant called Omicron was sweeping the country. Would we return to empty stadiums or even lockdowns?  Our Grimsby Roma now hit the front and would be the Christmas number one, with Mark Kiszka, Michael Dymond and Senol. Over the next few weeks Colin would open up a 15 point lead while the chasing pack lost ground. So many players missing and games called off due to Covid, plus AFCON coming soon meant there was little risk of Kieron’s Mullins 417 world record being challenge this season. The champion’s league still hadn’t returned.

Late January and the champions league returned, Colin was past 200 points and 16 points clear. Everton sacked Rafa and replaced him with Lampard. By mid Feb Colin had hit the turbo boost button, 27 point lead. At the bottom Paul Taylor started to show improvement and now new boy Christian Bucknell was bottom. First round FA cup wins for Senol, Mark Kiszka, The Hawk and Stally. Matt Wheeler beat Tracey Grant after a replay. As the weeks passed Colin kept a 25 point+ gap at the top. Late February and Russia had invaded Ukraine. As sanctions were put on billionaire London Russians Chelsea were thrown into chaos. The horrors in Ukraine dominated the news and Russia were kicked out of all major sports including the football.

March and the lead was still 26 points and Colin was closing in on 300 points, but with all those cancelled games there was probably more games left than normal for the time of year. While crazies were cabling themselves to the Everton goal Colin passed 300, but was held to a draw in the 2nd round of the FA cup by Michael Dymond. Senol beat Matt Wheeler, Mark Kiska beat Stally while Kieron drew with The Hawk. The final champion’s league games were played meaning the semis would be Stally v Mark Kiszka while Jamie Burnett would play Duncan Mackenzie.

Italy were out of the world cup, after winning Euro 2020, they failed to reach the world cup. Early April and Colin hit the turbo button again, blowing Michael away in the replay by 23 points, his lead at the top now 47 points. Was the double and the world record score in his sights? Kieron beat the Hawk in a replay. Kieron would Play Mark Kiszka, while Colin would play Senol in the semi-finals. Mark was still on for two cups as he made the champions league final against Jamie Burnett.  A good weekend saw Senol close the gap to 36 points, a week later and they would meet in the cup. The week passed and Colin hammered Senol by 17 points. Kieron won the other semi meaning he was the only thing standing between Colin and the double, in his first season. He was starting to close in on the world record.

May. Mark had a 2 point lead over Jamie after the first leg of the champion’s league final. Colin was 52 points clear and closing in on 400 points. Liverpool were on for the quadruple, Mrs Rooney and Mrs Vardy were battling in court over the so called Wagatha Christie case and my beloved Everton were facing the drop. Forest had turned their season around and in the play offs. A brilliant FA cup final saw Colin and Kieron battle out a draw. Kieron won on a tie break six, his first trophy since 2019 and a record 12th trophy. The double was gone, but Colin was now only 10 points off the world record. Amazing scenes at Goodison as Everton had pulled off a great escape.

The final weekend of the season, Everton were safe. Man city were battling with Liverpool for the title. In FFL Colin needed 6 points to break the world record. The race for the champion’s league spots was on. However most important of all the second leg of the champions league final. Mark was 2 points ahead of Jamie after the first leg, Liverpool went behind early, but were level, Villa were beating City by 2. All these goals and lack of cleans sheets were bad for Colin’s world record bid, but lots of goals also coming his way. City raced back to lead. Liverpool scored and went ahead. In the end City won the league and Colin Fenwick won FFL, by a record margin, in a world record score of 425 points. Lots of missing players and penalty points meant Jamie Burnett fell apart in the second leg of the final. Mark Kiszka finally won his first FFL trophy winning the Champions league. Jamie did just hung on to the last champions league spot.

 So in the 30th season of FFL, Colin Fenwick became the 18th manager to win the league, amazingly in his first season.  Kieron won the FA Cup, a record 12th FFL trophy. Mark Kiszka won the champions league and Christian Bucknell followed in his father’s footsteps and won the wooden spoon. Oliver Taylor-Yassin won the Taylor family title. Next season Colin, Kieron, Mark and Michael Dymond will be the champion’s league seeds. They will be joined by Senol, Matt Rushton, Matt Wheeler, Lee Ritchie, Tracey Grant, Jon Thomson, The Hawk and just Jamie Burnett.

Thank you for a really amazing season, trophies to come in the next few weeks,

2 Final thoughts

1st Will Colin Fenwick be able to perform like that again next season?

2nd Hopefully no disruptions or gaps in the seasons next time, apart from a Christmas World cup.

MT

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'The Bawdy House Murder' 💞 The Stills 💞 . A couple of weeks ago Peter and I arranged another shoot at our fave location, Bannockburn House. We loved the Moulin Rouge image shot there at the previous shoot based on Chicago Joe and we really wanted to revisit and build on the idea. . Peter had been telling me about his fave BBC Radio Crime Drama, McLevy, and we thought let's do something inspired that! So a cast was put together of Models, MUAs, SFX, Styling & Hair, the script/storyboard was written and an event with a difference was underway. . I can't thank this amazing team enough for all the hard work that went into the project and I finally got to use all the info I absorbed during my 7 years at the National Theatre 💜 . Enjoy! Xx . @peterlawson_photography @gordon.kennedy.photography @afamiliarnightmare @kylelove96 @ladymcfaraway @noonc7098 @terri.m_6 @gothicrosebeauty . Peter Lawson Gordon Kennedy Jacob Iain Alexander Allison Kyle Love Lady McFarway Ceira Noon-Fenwick Terri Mccallum Hannah Stewart . Also thanks to Bannockburn House volunteers @lesley__mcpherson @alastair.maclean.758 and team who were there on the day for any assistance 💜 . #newwork #gettingcreative #amazingcast #theatreinimages #picturetheatre #scriptwriter #writerdirectorproducer #scottishcreations #inspiredbymclevy #bbcradiocrimedrama #scottishmanorhouse #newtypeofphotography #newevents #stylists #makeupartists #outstandingsfx #photographersinscotland #tobecontinued🔜 https://www.instagram.com/p/CWWiul2NpjH/?utm_medium=tumblr

#newwork #gettingcreative #amazingcast #theatreinimages #picturetheatre #scriptwriter #writerdirectorproducer #scottishcreations #inspiredbymclevy #bbcradiocrimedrama #scottishmanorhouse #newtypeofphotography #newevents #stylists #makeupartists #outstandingsfx #photographersinscotland #tobecontinued🔜

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Today we are talking to Janie Lawson, founder of the Glam Hatters and we couldn’t be more excited. Her resume is impressive; features in Vogue, Elle, and Glamour to name a few. What impresses us more is she turned her passion for hat making into a highly successful business. In fact, Glam Hatters has workshops for UK brides and bridesmaids that make for the perfect hen party. Don’t worry if you can’t get to a UK workshop, Janie is going to share with us some DIY Fascinator tutorials.

Janie, thank you so much for talking with us! Please tell us more about your business.

The Glam Hatters Girls are all highly skilled designers, as well as fabulously fun, and will teach you step-by-step with a lot of giggles along the way. They have made it their mission to provide you with a super fun Fascinator, Flower Crown, or Mask Making Workshop for your hen party and make sure you have the best time with us!

We have venues in Central London and also travel nationwide bringing the Glam Hatters’ parties to a location of your choice. The workshops are suitable for any level, even if you’ve never picked up a needle in your life! Prices start from £35 per person, and we have gorgeous packages to pick from including vintage inspired fascinators, Gatsby headbands, stylish masks, or a boho flower crown.

Can you give us a little background into the tradition of fascinators at weddings?

It’s a very British thing to wear a fascinator or hat to a wedding. These days if you haven’t got something on your head you look a little under-dressed! Since Philip Treacy spotlighted his first catwalk collection in the early 90’s, fascinators have catapulted to the top of the stylish list for wedding goers. All hail Philip for bringing a new generation of milliners to the forefront of British design!

Why did you decide to offer hat workshops?

I was selling millinery in Fenwick of Bond Street, Selfridges and Liberty London as well as in boutiques across the country, across Europe and even a far as Japan. One day a lady called up and told me she had bought one of my hats in a boutique. She was so in love with it because she could see it had been made with joy. She asked if I would allow her to come and sit in my studio one day and watch me make hats!

I said, “No, not really because that would be a bit weird. If you can get a couple of friends together and come into town one Sunday I can teach you all to make a little fascinator in my studio!!” She did, and they loved it. They came many more times but really it was the beginning of an idea.

At the time I was showing at London and Paris Fashion week and also London Fashion Weekend. I put a little sign on my LFW booth saying that I also hosted workshops. On the first day a very stylish woman said to me, “I’d love to book a workshop for my sister’s hen party.” It was a game changer! I’ve always listened to my customers but this was extraordinary and that one comment completely changed my business.

I started advertising more and more as a hen party service and soon realised I would have to change my name. At the time my business was my name – Janie Lawson Millinery. The problem with that was everyone wanted me to be the one to teach at their party and there was only one of me.

One night over a glass of wine with a copy writer friend of mine, I chatted with her about Alice in Wonderland which was showing at the cinema. I said to her, “I just love the idea of a Mad Hatters’ Tea Party feel to my parties but with a glamorous twist. I think I’m going to start serving cake and tea along side bubbles. Since I adore vintage china and I have tons of that, I could maybe do a vintage afternoon tea.” She sat mulling it over and then said, “How about Glam Hatters’ Tea Parties!”

Now I have 10 Glam Hatter Girls and run about 60 hen parties a year, along with corporate parties and events at The National Gallery.

Why do the workshops make a great hen party event?

The workshops are the perfect hen party event because firstly – you can make a hat to wear to the wedding! Also it’s the lovely part of the day where you get to relax and chat to your friends and family. You can invite your Aunts, Grandma, cousins, and friends. Everyone will be able to chat about the hats they are making and the colours they are choosing. It’s a real ice-breaker. The older generation can go home after the workshop, leaving the young ones to go on out for the evening part of the party.

Do you have any tips for our readers who can’t attend a party?

Of course! If you would like to make your own hat I have absolutely loads of tutorials on my YouTube channel. I would love you to subscribe as I am adding new ones all the time. For a tutorial about DIY fascinators check out How to Make a Pretty Feather Hair Ornament. Below is a video on how to make a flower crown:

What kind of tips do you have for planning a hen do (or bachelorette party)?

It’s very rarely the bride planning the hen party. If you’re the friend planning, make sure you know what the bride wants. One way is to get input from the bride, giving her options so it’s still a surprise. Another way is to get her full agreement to let you get on with it and trust your choices!

There are 3 parts to the day – an activity, dinner, and then dancing. Work out if your bride is crafty, outdoorsy, or just plain wild and then plan the activities accordingly. But do keep your bride in mind. Chances are a bride always in heels with her nails polished, is not going to want to do an extreme activity!

Have you ever been a bridesmaid? What was your experience like?

Oh my gosh, my experience as a bridesmaid was awful! I was 17 and dressed as an emerald green frou frou. At the time I was a goth and couldn’t believe that I had agreed to wear it. The make-up artist added green eyeshadow and a lot of blush. Which it turned out I needed.

Before the event, I was so nervous. My very naughty late-Grand Father gave me a large swig of whisky to settle my nerves. (My Father’s family is from Scotland!) I made it up to the front of the church and then started to feel really unwell. I remember whispering to my sister, “Jenifer, I think I’m going to faint.”

She looked horrified and then I very slowly collapsed backwards in to the front pew of the church. (We have a family video of this somewhere. I just fall backwards out of the frame with a very green face!!) My Aunty stuffed a hankie over my mouth and said, “Don’t you dare be sick on your dress!!!”

Lucky for us Janie’s mom saved the photos from her infamous bridesmaid stint. Here’s what she had to say about them: “I’m the one with the brown hair and my sister is the red head! It was the 80’s in deepest darkest Scotland!!! Check out the shoulder pads (Channeling Joan Collins – Dynasty was on the telly at the time!) I’d forgotten we wore flower crowns – my favourite workshop that we run for hen parties is the flower crown making!”

Do you have any tips on how to be a supportive bridesmaid?

Don’t get drunk before the service!!!

On a more serious note, remind your friend that whilst the wedding day is a huge deal it is also just the first step of a very lovely journey with her chosen partner and that what really counts is the love they feel for each other. Be thankful for your friends, your family, and all the love you feel for them and from them. In the end that is what weddings are really all about. *Although if you want to wear hat whilst feeling blessed…..

Check out more from Janie at: Website / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest

What do you think of the Glam Hatters and Janie’s advice? Would you attend a Hen Party Fascinator Workshop if given the chance? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.

The post How to Make a Fabulous DIY Fascinator by Glam Hatters appeared first on Bridesmaids Confession.

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This remarkable work of the Pieta by English sculptor Fenwick Lawson of the Pieta really arrested me during our visit to Durham Cathedral. It really forced me to pause and reflect on Mary’s suffering when she had to witness her son dying. I found this article that describes more about this significant work: “Fenwick’s Pieta took nearly seven years to complete. In his deliberation of the carving in its initial stages, he felt that the usual narrative of the Pieta thematically spoke of death and he struggled for several years to find a way of including the notion of life through resurrection in order to give it the duality of meaning analogous to that of the Rondanini. The Christ figure is the brutalised image of death – however one arm is reaching toward the mother, the container or giver of life thereby suggesting the notion of resurrection. On this basis, the mother is the dynamic force: as the vehicle for giving life and as such is responsible for the continuation of mankind.” (at Durham Cathedral) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxF4BLwAwAa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5zvkqfo0vmiu

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I love how this inspiring Pietà (Fenwick Lawson, 1974-1981) is always suffering, being made of wood - a living thing whose death inspires us. You can’t see it in the picture but the author also put some unpolished brass which is meant to represent the light and hope that all suffering will meet its end, when day, in Jesus. (at Durham, Durham) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwMLAuEJWmk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mb0yj30hvdof

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‘The Journey’ Sculpture by Fenwick Lawson which reflects the establishing of Durham by the Lindisfarne Monks who fled the Holy Island from the famous Viking raid. The monks left the site with the body of St. Cuthbert and the Lindisfarne Gospels. The artwork reflects the long and arduous journey they made with the sacred body across much of Northern England. 30.4.17.

#vikings #viking #norse #norse mythology #Northumberland #durham #dark ages #Ancient Britain #ancient celts #ancient cross #creative #education #cross arts #cross-curricular #community #identity #belonging #st cuthbert

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Grace and Beauty on Holy Island

The second part of my pilgrim's account of St. Cuthbert's Way brings us to Holy Island, a beautiful landscape with a rich spiritual history. Photographs, video, and field recordings of seals and birds convey a sense of this unique place.

St. Cuthbert among the ruins of the 12th-century LIndisfarne Priory. Durham sculptor Fenwick Lawson carved the original from an elm tree in 1983. This bronze casting was installed in 1999. In my recent post, Walking St. Cuthbert’s Way (7/28/2023), I described my 100-kilometer pilgrimage walk to the Northumbrian coast, where I had my first glimpse of Holy Island, where Cuthbert had been prior and…

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#Celtic #Durham Cathedral #Fenwick Lawson #Frederick Buechner #Godric #Holy Island #Inner Farne #James Turrell #Lindisfarne #pilgrimage #St Cuthbert&039;s Way #St. Cuthbert #Venerable Bede

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📚The Journey – by Fenwick Lawson During the Viking invasions in the 8th century, the Lindisfarne monks fled Holy Island. They transported St Cuthbert’s coffin and the Lindisfarne Gospels to different locations in the north east before ending at Durham in 995AD. Legend has it that during this time the saint’s body remained undecayed! This bronze sculpture represents the monks carrying the saint’s remains on the final stage of their journey. The original wood sculpture can be found on Holy Island. Check more of Durham sculptures on 👉🏻 http://www.durham.gov.uk/media/24695/Durham-in-Bloom-Heritage-Sculpture-Trail/pdf/DurhamInBloomHeritageSculptureTrail2018.pdf #visitdurham #durhamcity #durhamsculpture #historicalcity #durhamcounty #sculpture #uktourism #stcuthberts #durhamuk #durham #durhamgala #englishhistory #england #englishcity #visitengland #northeastuk #northengland #englishsculpture #countydurham #travelersnotebook #historylovers #heritage #englishheritage #felixiatrails (at Millennium Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcHfffgvyc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=190d4gm7sno6q

#visitdurham #durhamcity #durhamsculpture #historicalcity #durhamcounty #sculpture #uktourism #stcuthberts #durhamuk #durham #durhamgala #englishhistory #england #englishcity #visitengland #northeastuk #northengland #englishsculpture #countydurham #travelersnotebook #historylovers #heritage #englishheritage #felixiatrails

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Speak Easy Circus's "Gros Michel": A Groovy Exploration of Exploitation Diving headfirst into the vibrant blast of indie rock meets funk infusion, Speak Easy Circus’s latest offering 'Gros Michel' is nothing short of an unbridled jaunt through sonic adventure. The Glasgow-based quintet, with their quirkiness and talent for occupying a distinctive spot within the contemporary music scene, have outdone themselves in this latest release. https://open.spotify.com/album/30kMvHYrehByotlqBEDKVP On the surface, 'Gros Michel' is a song about bananas. But just as this unconventional piece of fruit defies classification, so too does this effervescent single defy simplistic understanding. Within its groovy and infectious rhythm, 'Gros Michel' dares to peel back layers of exploitation in the banana industry, subtly inviting its listeners to examine their complicity. Just as the title, derived from a variety of banana, blends the ordinary with the curiously unexpected, so does the musical arrangement. Jack Avison’s vocals are central to the track’s energy, his voice carrying an amalgamation of biting wit and a keen sense of observation. Frazer Laurie's rock-infused drums serve as the beating heart of the groove, while Chatonda Ridley's soulful bass lines provide a solid yet fluid foundation that runs through the piece like a swift-flowing river. Fenwick Lawson's funk trombone and Jon Wallace's jazz saxophone add an unexpected twist, their rich and playful tones weaving in and out, creating a soundscape that is as heady as it is insightful. [caption id="attachment_50950" align="alignnone" width="2000"] Speak Easy Circus's "Gros Michel": A Groovy Exploration of Exploitation[/caption] The band doesn't shy away from employing dynamics and changes in rhythm to engage their listener, creating a rambunctious musical landscape teeming with unexpected turns and pleasant surprises. The instrumentation, coupled with vocals that oscillate between devilish charm and poignant questioning, makes for an almost cinematic experience, like a film noir set in a banana grove under a psychedelic sky. The song is, at its heart, an exploration of seemingly harmless everyday choices. Its energy is infectious, its message potent. As the listener is drawn into a whirlwind of sound echoing with the flamboyance of indie rock and the energy of funk, they are also compelled to ponder their role in the narrative that the song weaves. Piano Prince’s “Nebula” Takes You on a Cosmic Journey Speak Easy Circus have managed to architect a song that entertains but also challenges. They have taken societal concerns, dressed them up in a delightful romp of sonic elements, and served them in a way that you want to dance first and ponder later, but ponder nonetheless. It’s a nod to the possibility of music - how it can go beyond language and culture, and tap into the shared consciousness. 'Gros Michel' stands as a testament to Speak Easy Circus's ability to genre-blend with finesse, and their boldness in using music not just as a medium for sonic enjoyment, but also storytelling and socio-cultural commenting. In a world where music is often a mirror of the times, Speak Easy Circus’s mirror is not one to shy away from uncomfortable truths, instead, they make it groovy enough to dance to. A phenomenal feat, indeed. As a listener, you leave with not just an aftertaste of an infectious rhythm, but food for introspection and a yearning for more of what Speak Easy Circus has to offer. Follow Speak Easy Circus on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

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Daily Prophet Archive

February 8, 1999

ENQUIRY AT THE IMPROPER USE OF MAGIC OFFICE

Scandal hit the Improper Use of Magic Office yesterday, as an enquiry was launched into the mysterious disappearance of a Muggle 'tube train' on Friday evening. A Ministry of Magic spokeswitch told reporters that a member of staff has been suspended on full pay until the findings of the.... (more on pg.4)

....member of the Minister's Gobstones Club. It’s all getting very embarrassing. After all, he was elected on the slogan "A fair deal for wizards who deal fair with Muggles." Although the Ministry is maintaining an official silence on details of the incident, a second source within the Improper Use of Magic Office was only too happy to divulge details in return for a cup of tea and a cheese scone.

"It was only supposed to be a bit of fun. ....Rufus wanted to see how long it would take the Muggles to notice that one of their trains had gone into a tunnel and not come out again, so we took bets round the office. Rufus won; he said it would take ages and he was right. Seems it happens all the time. Took the Muggles an hour and a half to realize the train had vanished into thin air.’ The Minister for Magic is unlikely to view the matter as ‘a bit of fun’. The instigator of this sorry episode appears to be his own nephew, Rufus Fudge, recently appointed to the Improper Use of Magic Office. It....." -- an anonymous source at the Improper Use of Magic Office.

The disappearance of a Muggle “tube train” led to the suspension of a Ministry of Magic employee. [Cornelius Fudge is incidentally revealed as a Gobstones fan.] The unnamed Daily Prophet reporter revealed that the offender was the Minister’s nephew, Rufus Fudge, who did it for a bet. The Muggles did not notice that the train had gone missing.

CELESTINA WARBECK CONCERT CAUSES BROOM SMASH OVER LIVERPOOL

".... their condition was described as 'wet'" -- unnamed St Mungo's Hospital spokesperson

As reported in The Daily Prophet, a three broom "pile-up" occurred over the River Mersey involving five ticket-holders to the Celestina Warbeck concert. While no one was seriously injured, they were taken to St Mungo's Hospital as a precaution.

TROLL RIGHTS MOVEMENT OUT OF CONTROL

"What we have here is a situation in which creatures weighing over a ton, with brains the size of a bogey, are being allowed to run riot." -- Artemius Lawson

Spokeswitch for the Troll Rights Movement, Miss Heliotrope Willis, accompanied by troll bodyguards, invaded a meeting being held by troll suppression activist Artemius Lawson. While Miss Willis was speaking she was knocked out by careless club-swinging by one of her own troll colleagues .

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Assistant Manager at Flourish & Blotts

Junior Potions Mixer at Madam Primpernelle's salon "The successful applicant will have a N.E.W.T. in Potions and an interest in removing warts and worse from rich witches."

Needed by Gringotts Bank. No qualifications necessary. Fireproof robes and balaclava provided. Apply in writing giving names of next of kin. Salary: 7 Galleons per week.

Office Worker for the Society for the Tolerance of Vampires Needs a broad-minded, hard-working witch or wizard to help run our candle-lit London office. Preference will be given to applicants with a garlic allergy. Please apply, quoting blood- group, to the S.T.V. Head Office, London.

FOR SALE

Broomstick, Shooting Star, one careful owner, needs minor repairs. 7 Galleons or nearest offer. OWL BOX 9963

Broomstick, Vintage Silver Arrow "excellent condition"

Secondhand cauldrons

Chudley Cannons memorabilia – A 1873 league cup souvenir medal, fan making “clean break”

"Collected works of Gilderoy Lockhart. Will part exchange for large jar of Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans. OWL BOX 8487"

Hothouse herbs – bouquets of henbane and belladonna, potted mandrakes

Muggle “batteries” collection – being sold by A. Weasley

Muggle Guards – device shrieks when touched by a Muggle, "Protect your privacy with this handy device, easy to attach to doorknob or garden gate."

Secondhand Quidditch balls

LONELY HEARTS

Shy, sensitive sorcerer seeks wicked witch to put magic back in life. OWL BOX 0039

Well-preserved warlock enjoys country walks, fishing and experimental transfiguration. Seeks witch who would like to become a stickleback. OWL BOX 5666

Quiet, nervous witch seeks wizard with own hair and teeth. No practical jokers or bat- owners. OWL BOX 4549

Crazy young sorceress seeks whacky wizard for weekend fun. Muggle baiting and broomstick races. OWL BOX 4271

BIRTHS Hobday On November 30th, to Violetta and Hilliard, a son, Egmont Elvert. Jorkins On December 6th, to Primrose and Albert and sister for Grimwold and Granville, Griselda Harmonia Jorkins

DEATHS

Demetrius J. Prod died on November 27, 1998 "very noisily," after an argument with his wife Elsie over the washing-up

Barnabus Blenkinsop, Mr Blenkinsop's presumed death occurred on November 20, 1998 and his obituary appeared in the Daily Prophet. A reward was offered for information about what happened to his body since all that was found in his bed at St Mungo's was a tin of anchovies.

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Quidditch League Table & Match Information

Ballycastle Bats lead the league with 760 points. Chudley Cannons are at the bottom of the table with 230 points. Forthcoming matches listed are:

Wimbourne Wasps v Holyhead Harpies, Exmoor Chudley Cannons v Wigtown Wanderers, Bodmin Moor International friendly: Scotland v Transylvania Headlines:

BATS SURVIVE THE TORNADOS ….even die-hard fans must have been dubious about the Bats' chances" -- match report in the Daily Prophet. Report of the Quidditch match between the Ballycastle Bats and the Tutshill Tornados, where a bout of "sleeping sickness" affected the performance of the Tornados' keeper, Mervyn Fenwick possibly caused by Bats captain Finbar Quigley hitting him with a Bludger. Maddock blamed for Kestrels win "Alasdair made a simple mistake, which admittedly cost us the match and made us slip to third place in the League. I am quite sure, however, that nothing like this will happen again. He will certainly be unable to kick the Snitch if I turn him into a jellyfish, which is the sort of simple mistake I might allow myself one of these days." -- Cormack McLeod, Manager of the Montrose Magpies. Seeker Aidan Kiely seized his opportunity in the fourth hour of play ..." -- match report in the Daily Prophet. Montrose Magpie’s Chaser, Alasdair Maddock, lost the game against Kenmare Kestrels because he tried again using techniques from Muggle football during the match allowing Kestrels' Seeker Aidan Kiely to catch the Snitch following a mis-directed kick of the Snitch. Chaos Reigns on Exmoor for Falcons & Pride of Portree "Angry scenes resulted, and the somewhat lacklustre performance of the Falcons was therefore missed by most of the crowd" -- match report in the Daily Prophet. The Daily Prophet reported the fiasco that took place during the quidditch match between the Falmouth Falcons and Pride of Portree on Exmoor. Although the Ministry's Department of Magical Sports and Games had advertised that an Invisibility spell and Re-Visibility Spectacles were going to be needed that evening (reported in DP1), many fans were either unable to find the stadium or could not see the the match even using the glasses. Wilda wallops the Wigs "Puddlemere United .... won a decisive 250-150 victory over Wigtown Wanderers on Saturday night." "Chaser Griffiths, lured from the Holyhead Harpies for a 1000 Galleon fee, was responsible for no fewer than nine of United's ten goals." -- match report in the Daily Prophet. Chaser Wilda Griffiths, poached from the Holyhead Harpies, won the match against Wigtown Wanderers for her new team Puddlemere United. Philbert Deverill, whose team were wearing their new kingfisher blue robes, commended Griffiths for ignoring the death threats that were made by Harpies' captain Gwenog Jones. Cannons Didn’t Lose Shock "Ragmar Dorkins said he was delighted that the team had not lost, which made a change from their last sixteen games" The Daily Prophet reported that the Chudley Cannons drew a match against the Caerphilly Catapults. This broke their losing streak and gave hope to team manager Ragmar Dorkins.

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