Richmond Tree Festival

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity starts on 18 January every year. The theme for 2021 is 'Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit' and has been prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland. The theme is based on John 15:1-17 and expresses Grandchamp Community's vocation to prayer, reconciliation and unity in the Church and the human family.This week we...

These are challenging times and sometimes we need a bit of support along the way. Here are some local contacts who are offering help in some form or other. Don't be alone.North Yorkshire County Council have established four local community support hubs to help provide advice, deliver groceries and prescriptions. These hubs are hosted by:Hudson House in Reeth (tel: 01748 880021)Leyburn arts...

During our first lockdown we had pictures in the papers, on TV and social media of our local towns and cities deserted, streets empty of litter, the air became clearer with lack of car and air pollution, people could hear the bird song, stories of people hearing the dawn chorus for the first time in inner cities, the ability to see miles. Creation reclaimed some of its natural order and we were...