Pedal for Scotland 2011 early bird

This year’s entry is now open and early bird tickets are available for a cheaper price. You can register now. The 2011 ride is on Sunday 11 September. Fancy it?  I’m going to ride The Challenge Ride next year.  Come and join me. This year over 9000 participants saddled up for a fun and active Read More …

preaching

Most Sundays I turn up at a church somewhere and lead worship.  Most of the time the people there know I’m coming. Leading worship is something I enjoy but it’s also something I feel the responsibility of.  Being the person responsible for bringing together corporate worship, often for a group of people you don’t know Read More …

Research

I’ve added a new page to the blog… Research, where you can download the various versions of the piece of research I did with Linwood Parish Church for my Masters. If you would like to work with me to help evaluate your youth work, church activities or community project or to develop a piece of Read More …

Masters Complete

I heard today that I’ve passed my Masters! I want to say a huge thank you to all those who have supported me through it over the years, particularly Avril who is a fantastic editor and the people at Linwood Parish Church for their help and support. If you want to read it, or are Read More …

Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival

Now a regular on the arts scene, the 4th Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival has grown to become one of Scotland’s most valued cultural events with nearly 200 exciting and affordable events taking place across the country from 1-24 October to help challenge attitudes towards mental health through the arts. See what’s on Read More …

Behind the Wall

Our journey to Bethlehem was almost a short one.  Our driver received a call… The checkpoints are closed.  Security at Bethlehem has been increased again recently although no one could tell us why.  Perhaps it’s related to the peace talks but whatever the reason getting in and out is harder at the moment. After a Read More …

Mountaintop and Valley Low

Today we headed south to the Dead Sea, the lowest place on Earth.  But before the compulsory float in the sea we headed for the to of a mountain, Masada. The fortress is an amazing place with an amazing history and an even more amazing temperature.  It was 45C!!! It was one of my favourite Read More …