Geoff Colmer

Former Regional Minister of the Central Baptist Association, Former President of the Baptist Union, bassoonist, baker, husband, dad, grandad. Myeloma 2020.

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@RevCatG And what a good day we had!

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A wonderful day yesterday - the Darius Wind Quintet (minus 1) reunion after nearly 50 years. All stellar professional musicians with me diversifying to become a minister! Thank you Margaret Campbell, David Fuest, David Thomas - let’s do it again!

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Four years ago today I underwent stem cell transplant. At present, with maintenance chemo, the cancer is not progressing. I’m hugely grateful for this, and for the NHS, as well as family and friends who have travelled this path with me.

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@malcolmguite It was a really good occasion - thank you!

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In January 2015 I saw a kingfisher for the first time and since then there have been numerous sightings. The kingfisher has become an abiding motif and informed my theme as President of the Baptist Union, 'Attentive to rhythms of grace.' A joy to see one the last two days!

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@NLebrecht An inspiring conductor who was a pleasure to play under.

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@andygoodliff The Sam Wells looks really good but a bit pricey. The Rowan Williams is more affordable and I look forward to reading it.

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A beautiful Nine Lessons and Carols at Christ Church Cathedral and the privilege of reading one of the Lessons @ChChCathedralOx.

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@carlyleighj Great milestone. Just over four years for me.

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A wondrous series of short essays by one of my favourite authors. Thanks to ⁦@andygoodliff⁩ for flagging it up. https://t.co/GnVTC5AyuS

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@andygoodliff Thanks Andy - can’t wait to listen!

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Out for a gentle stroll!

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@norriscolinm Wow!

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@BBCRadio3 how about the theme music to The Ginger Tree by Dominic Muldowney, beautiful music from a 1980’s tv drama?

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@kathystott I’m really sorry to have missed this. A couple of years ago I was made an Honorary Ecumenical Canon at Christ Church and it is a beauty of a building.

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@SarahWoods66 It was. We had eleven family holidays in North Wales and this was the first time we’ve been back as part of our Ruby Anniversary for eighteen years. Today it was lovely to revisit Nantol Waterfall, Ynys, where we stayed for ten years, and Llandecwyn church.

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@TheVCS @BenQuash Since I first saw this beautiful and enchanting interview I have now read all of her novels. (Previously I’d read her magnificent book on John Donne.). I’ve been greatly enriched as a consequence and look forward to more.

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@SarahWoods66 We had wonderful family holidays staying in a cottage in Ynys and love the view. Cnicht was a favourite mountain.

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@BethjAllison Yes please!