Independence Day Mass

Today we celebrated Mass in the Eastern Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral on Independence Day (irony noted). We were led in worship by our celebrant and preacher, Fr Tripp Norris SCP from Atlanta. assisted by the Very Reverend Fr Robert Cristobal

Independence Day Mass

Today we celebrated Mass in the Eastern Crypt of Canterbury Cathedral on Independence Day (irony noted). We were led in worship by our celebrant and preacher, Fr Tripp Norris SCP from Atlanta. assisted by the Very Reverend Fr Robert Cristobal

SCP Aussies do Canterbury

Our day began with a most heartfelt lecture from the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very Reverend Dr Robert Willis on the subject ‘Catholicity and Canterbury’ with a few turbulent priests thrown in for good measure. [The Dean with SCP

SCP Aussies do Canterbury

Our day began with a most heartfelt lecture from the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very Reverend Dr Robert Willis on the subject ‘Catholicity and Canterbury’ with a few turbulent priests thrown in for good measure. [The Dean with SCP

The Canterbury Tales

And so begins the third international conference of the (Anglican) Society of Catholic Priests (SCP) in Canterbury, Kent. Eight members from Australia are in attendance and we are gathered with members from England, Canada and the US. Our theme is

The Canterbury Tales

And so begins the third international conference of the (Anglican) Society of Catholic Priests (SCP) in Canterbury, Kent. Eight members from Australia are in attendance and we are gathered with members from England, Canada and the US. Our theme is

Laurent at Hotel Café Royal

A brand new grill restaurant at Hotel Café Royal on London’s Regent Street by internationally renowned chef Laurent Tourondel and with a £5m fit-out designed by Piero Lissoni. Laurent is best known in America where he has restaurants in New

Laurent at Hotel Café Royal

A brand new grill restaurant at Hotel Café Royal on London’s Regent Street by internationally renowned chef Laurent Tourondel and with a £5m fit-out designed by Piero Lissoni. Laurent is best known in America where he has restaurants in New

‘Brief Encounter’

Well, wasn’t this the surprise package of this holiday (so far). I booked thinking this was a production of Noel Coward’s play by the Old Vic, but staged at the Empire Cinema Haymarket. Partly true. I had failed to read

‘Brief Encounter’

Well, wasn’t this the surprise package of this holiday (so far). I booked thinking this was a production of Noel Coward’s play by the Old Vic, but staged at the Empire Cinema Haymarket. Partly true. I had failed to read

‘Give her something to eat’

We certainly were fed well at the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great this morning. The sermon by Associate Priest Fr Jeremy Haslock began with a discussion of the improved sandwiches at Marks & Spencer’s before moving to the

‘Give her something to eat’

We certainly were fed well at the Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great this morning. The sermon by Associate Priest Fr Jeremy Haslock began with a discussion of the improved sandwiches at Marks & Spencer’s before moving to the

‘The Moderate Soprano’

I was initially attracted to this production because it is a new playboy David Hare. The subject matter escaped. Directed by a Jeremy Herrin, the play is about the founder of the opera festival at Glyndebourne. Although I had heard

‘The Moderate Soprano’

I was initially attracted to this production because it is a new playboy David Hare. The subject matter escaped. Directed by a Jeremy Herrin, the play is about the founder of the opera festival at Glyndebourne. Although I had heard

“What do you see?” Red

Red – a well written play by John Logan. Another direction by Michael Grandage. A two -handler about artist Mark Rothko. It was to have starred Alfred Molina (Feud: Betty and Joan, Law and Order LA) as Rothko but he

“What do you see?” Red

Red – a well written play by John Logan. Another direction by Michael Grandage. A two -handler about artist Mark Rothko. It was to have starred Alfred Molina (Feud: Betty and Joan, Law and Order LA) as Rothko but he

‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’

A great seat, of course. A popular choice because of its lead, Aidan Turner, as Padraic – the swooning was palpable when he first appeared on stage in a body-hugging singlet. I was concerned that he would be all brawn

‘The Lieutenant of Inishmore’

A great seat, of course. A popular choice because of its lead, Aidan Turner, as Padraic – the swooning was palpable when he first appeared on stage in a body-hugging singlet. I was concerned that he would be all brawn

To the Tower

Perfect weather for a full day’s walking tour with Sophie Campbell, who has 25 years experience writing for the Telegraph, Times, Guardian, and Condé Nast Traveller. Here is the emperor Trajan giving me the finger as I inspected one of

To the Tower

Perfect weather for a full day’s walking tour with Sophie Campbell, who has 25 years experience writing for the Telegraph, Times, Guardian, and Condé Nast Traveller. Here is the emperor Trajan giving me the finger as I inspected one of