Blackpool Rocks

Warwick cycling

Steven does the hard work for Warwick's cycling

It was only a short holiday but Warwick was really excited as we pulled up outside the adapted caravan in Blackpool. It was windy too – so strong the prom was closed the day we arrived. Continue reading

Restore – now housing four people

Restore Logo

Much of Barrie’s year has been spent setting up a new housing charity, Restore (York) Ltd. They now have a house and four people who would otherwise be homeless are living there. Continue reading

Holidays

The beach in St Vincent

The beach at Buccament Bay Resort

We enjoyed two main holidays this year. The first, to mark our Ruby Anniversary, was in St Vincent in the Caribbean. It was wonderfully tropical and we were spoiled rotten in a five star resort. The island people were so friendly and humourous. They made the week really enjoyable. Continue reading

A new form of theatre?

Barrie was at the Riding Lights Summer School again this July. He worked with a theatre director to produce a ground breaking show, Tall Stories, telling personal stories with both digital storytelling and stage play. Continue reading

Belfrey Groups

Riding Lights Theatre Company in York Minster

The St Michael's Carol Service in York Minster

As well as his charity work with Restore, Barrie has continued to play an active role on the PCC of St Michael le Belfrey and as the team leader for Belfrey Groups. This was the year things changed and cell groups were replaced by Belfrey Groups. Continue reading