Gavin Wakefield

Husband, father, grandfather, priest, educator, occasional writer, still hill-walking. Saints and Holy Places of Yorkshire

[Gavin Wakefield @RevGavin]

“This excellent book meant I could imaginatively undertake a virtual pilgrimage without ever stepping outside my own front door. It can help people who love #Yorkshire to understand our Christian heritage.”

—The Archbishop of York,
@CottrellStephen

https://t.co/tZuF0fKJB0

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Labour’s £28bn green investment plan could not only boost the economy, but also help tackle the cost of living crisis. I’ve just called on @Keir_Starmer to keep his promise to the UK public and to our planet. Join me? It only takes 2 mins! https://t.co/WlEBoQBihC

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@michael_volland many congratulations Michael! Blessings on you and your family

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Joining the Durham Miners Gala with a message for now #XR

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@RevLeahVS @nclcathedral Wonderful to celebrate this anniversary in this way! Looking forward to hearing you in the cathedral on Sunday!

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@MaeveSherlock @CiPAPPG We enjoyed being able to join in online. Felt v inspiring!

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@MirandaTHolmes Congratulations!

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We were about to set off to London for the Big One, but trains were cancelled. Disappointed not to join folks from TearFund, the Franciscans and many churches. big demo drawing attention to the climate crisis. #BigOne #TearFund #StNicsDurham
Durham marketplace at 12 noon instead

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.@marykfoy I've responded to @DefraGovUK sandeel consultation to support a ban on industrial trawling for this important fish in English waters. Please lend your support and help save our globally threatened seabirds who rely on sandeels to survive. #SaveOurSeabirds

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@MaeveSherlock Sorry to hear this Maeve. 🙏 for healing

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@selvaratnam @AsburySeminary Have a great time!

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.@marykfoy Mary, Please attend the Westminster Hall debate on fossil fuels & the cost of living this Wednesday.

Urgent climate action can get us off expensive fossil fuels for good!

#WarmThisWinter

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@RevDrHayleyM Many congratulations!

[Diocese of Durham @DioceseofDurham]

JOB ALERT!
@stnicsdurham is seeking a Vicar.
More / apply👉 https://t.co/d8PXDnBjzY
#ClergyVacancy #ClercyJobs #NEJobs #Durham #ChristianJobs #ChurchJobs

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Sending love and prayers

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@DominicPBlack @durham_uni @HeatherMBlack @StJohnsDurham Lovely to see you there in person! Many congratulations to you both

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@EmilyMcgowin Has anyone included Theresa of Avila? I have to admit to being new to her in a serious way so not sure I can recommend one title

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@MikeEddyEdwards Have you received my email?

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@Greenpeace_NE On our way to this March!

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Delighted to attend the unveiling of the gift of Picasso’s early print Still life an Water melon to Reading Art Foundation. Thanks to Jack Holt ⁦@RachelEden⁩ ⁦@REDCaversham⁩

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From last week’s Private Eye. Does the king get another go? #COP27