Christopher Malpas

Guide Dog Owner to @gdsergant

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

Today my Loyal, Hardworking, Exuberant & Fun Loving Guide Dog, Sergeant celebrates his 7th Birthday.

This amazing canine companion works hard and together with Lynne helps me to keep my independence.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SERGEANT

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

@johnsonmahj But why rush when everything is so beautiful

[Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis @chiefrabbi]

How times have changed…

On 3 September 1189, Richard I was crowned King in Westminster Abbey. Jews were barred from attending, but in a spirit of heartfelt goodwill, some Jewish leaders arrived bearing gifts for the new king. They were informed that Jews were not welcome, whereupon Richard’s courtiers stripped and flogged them, and then flung them out of court.

A rumour spread that the King had given an order for all Jews to be attacked. While some Jews escaped, arsonists set fire to many Jewish homes, some Jews were forcibly converted, while others were given sanctuary in the Tower of London. Some thirty innocent Jews were senselessly murdered on the day of the Coronation, including Rabbi Jacob of Orléans, the most senior Rabbi in England at that time.

These tragic events stand in sharp contrast to our experience as Jews in 21st Century Britain.

His Majesty King Charles III has made it clear that he wants representatives of the Jewish community and other minority faith communities to be present for the coronation service. In addition, he has established an unprecedented opportunity, following the service itself, for faith leaders to be incorporated into the formal proceedings. I will be privileged, together with four other senior faith leaders, to greet the King with words of tribute and blessing. At every stage, the Palace has been sensitive to the requirements of halacha (Jewish Law) when considering how best to include us. With this in mind, in accordance with the laws of Shabbat, I will not be using a microphone.

This is in addition to The King and Queen’s gracious invitation to host Valerie and me at St James’ Palace over Shabbat, when we will cherish the extraordinary opportunity to light Shabbat candles, make kiddush, eat our specially catered Shabbat meals, sing zemirot and chant Havdalah within regal surroundings.

We are blessed to have a Monarch who holds a deep, personal conviction that there is great strength in the diversity of our country and who cherishes his warm relationship with British Jews.
In the Book of Ecclesiastes, we are taught that: ‘there is a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to cry and a time to dance with joy’. Nearly a thousand years ago, the Coronation of a Monarch was a time to weep for the Jewish community, but today, thank God, it is a time for great celebration. As we enter this Carolean era, may our country be blessed to know many more moments of such celebration, and may God save the King!

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

@purgstallheath @purgstallheath you’ll be in trouble

[Guide Dog Sergeant @SergeantGD]

Guess who had great fun FreeRunning, chasing the ball & swimming in the sea this morning

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

@Metal_Nettle I’ve move out of Northamptonshire but I’m still their talks coordinator so if you can private message all the details, day, time, age group, venue address & leaders contact details details I’ll get a talk arranged for you

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

On this day in 2018 Guide Dog Sergeant came into my life , when we started our training together.

Sergeant quickly became saviour who allows me to keep my independence.

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

@Metal_Nettle Where do you meet?

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

This afternoon together with four other candidates, I had the privilege of being confirmed as an Authorised Local Minister at St Mary's, Hogsthorpe.

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

@purgstallheath @StMarysChurch7 @NicolaBown1 @EleanorCoss Congratulations to you both

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

@purgstallheath I sit at the back in case Sergeant need to make an exit, that way i won’t disturb to many other worshippers.

But the hot air of a few sermons I understand your advice lol

[Father Oliver Coss @purgstallheath]

Remembrance Sunday 2022 https://t.co/lKGZVfi0Dw

[Robert Peston @Peston]

He’s just leaving No10

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

@johnsonmahj @Tesco I found out last year just how inept their customer service & diversity policies are & got patronising platitudes from their social media DM team

It’s a shame because in Northampton I loved visiting their stores but unfortunately will never again visit their store in Mablethorpe

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

@purgstallheath Quinquennial! We’ve got our coming up and praying that no major works will be required

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

After listening carefully to the news & subsequent Downing Street press conference, I’m extremely worried for the way the country is being lead!

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

I have to admit I was putting up with the infuriating service from @EE and pricing up alternative providers but after yesterdays experience I'm giving them a second chance.

[Christopher Malpas @CjMalpas]

Gobsmacked! yesterday i called @EE to complain about my appalling Broadband, it took less than 10 minutes to get my call answered, line tested & engineer booked for today. Previously its taken over 40 mins to get someone to answer & then even longer being told why they can't help