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On Saturday July 15th 2023, I went with my church Prospects group to see 'The Chester Mystery Plays' at Chester Cathedral. The cast, from all backgrounds, ages and abilities of community theatre. Which for me made that extra bit special as in the performance itself. In my experience it was probably the most spectacular and emotional performance of the Bible timeline, I've ever witnessed. Even now 4 days on its still having a profound effect on me, as well as my friends that where with me. The setting of the cathedral, the sound and atmosphere, really made you feel that you where right there in the heart of the events of its day. For me it was the crucifixion, it just broke me; and I could see in the audience a child hugged into his mother. On the other from me, I saw three friends holding each other.  Women were crying in the auditorium, the music was powerful and I became for a moment like everyone else, a sense that we were not in Chester cathedral but in 'The Garden...

A short story by Sarah Joy Holden ©️ It was a usal night of little sleep. Her inner head was a racetrack of thoughts and words. As she finished her last poetry line, 'Who is going to read it at this late early hour, she wondered.' There's only myself awake, the rest of town is fast asleep. Then, through the dark silence, she heard a call at her window;It was owl. And it comforted to know she wasn't alone after all. She stepped towards the window as the owl's eyes met with hers, with a startled surprise. 'What are doing up at my hour?' asked owl. She answered,'Cannot sleep', I've written a poem, but the world is asleep there's no about to hear it. 'Then what am I' owl replied'. 'O', please forgive me.' I never knew you were there until we came face to face. Would you like to hear it. 'too-wit too-woo' I most certainly do, "replied owl.Okay, fair enough, are you perched comfortably, then I'll begin. ...

Betty Boothroyd was a woman of her time, who would always bring the house of noisy men to order. Betty Boothroyd was a British politician. During the mid to late 1950's Betty Boothroyd Worked as secretary to Labour MP Barbara Castle and Geoffrey de Freitos. Boothroyd stood five times before eventually winning the bi election seat for West Bromwich West in 1973. Born in October 1929 in Dewsbury United Kingdom. She was the daughter Benjamin Boothroyd and Mary; her parents both being textile worker's. Betty studied at Dewsbury College of ' Commerce and art. She worked as a dancer becoming one of the famous 'Tiller Girls' and briefly appearing at the London Pallendium. A foot infection brought an end to her dancing career. And Boothroyd chose then to step into politics. But to many of us Betty Boothroyd is remembered for her no nonsense but gentle hearted position as the first ever lady 'speaker of the house' in 1992, in its 700 year history. Betty Boothroyd...

It's not everyday someone receive a Royal reply; One small thought, one small idea. It all started back in February and the start of the celebrations in honor of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, platinum jubilee. Back in April a certain young person penned a poem and for this historic occasion. They decided maybe our Majesty might like to read this poem dedicated to her. So of it rolled from the printer on the most specialist paper the writer could find, and sent it on its way. It would be nice, the writer thought as they wandered there way home under the trees of the park. But even if they never get a reply at least they tried. You see it is said 'her Majesty' receives almost 300 pieces of mail a day. So what a wonderful surprise, one afternoon, shortly after the June platinum bank holiday, that long awaited letter and card of thanks came through their letter box. Well of course there was great joy all around. Their patience had finally been rewarded they wouldn't b...

Queen Elizabeth II (6 February 1952 – present) has become the longest-lived British monarch, become the longest-reigning British monarch. She can also lay claim to being the world’s oldest reigning monarch and the longest-reigning queen regnant in history. Today we are spectators in the history and reign of the United Kingdom’s longest and oldest serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Some are just in infancy of days of being under her regain guaranteed to witness in the appropriate time, see a new Monarch crowned. Some of us have been under her regain for our own years and some have been living through her whole regain for 70 years. Some people are able to say they have also lived under the latter years of her father King George VI regain. I'm not sure about anyone else but I feel such an overwhelming sense of pride to be living in an age of such an iconic living legend; that of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. That she belongs to us the Great British Isles, we are all somewhe...

This year, on 6 February 2022 will mark 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II, came to the throne upon the death of her father King George VI in 1952. A new Monarch comes to the throne at the moment of death of the previous Monarch, hence the phrase, 'The King is dead, long live The King! (or Queen)' It is custom within the state. On the 8 February, once Her Majesty had returned from Kenya, Queen Elizabeth II, took an oath known as the Accession Declaration. Being declared as queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards. For this which she pledged to maintain the established Protestant succession. However, the coronation of Elizabeth II took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London; held more than one year late. This was is due to the tradition of allowing an appropriate length of time to pass after a monarch dies before holding such occasions. Her Majesty has gone on to reign longer than any other British Monarch in history, and to become a much belo...

A definitive place Britain is Metropolitan country of diverse culture So, climb aboard let's take a tour. Burns night, to Joel's Holland Hogmanay Counting in the new year with big ben Bonfire nights with sparkles and treats Remembrance Sunday is a time to reflect. The Queen Christmas day speech Trooping of the colour Changing of the guards State opening of Parliament. Pomp and Ceremony. Wimbledon Strawberries as we sit on the lawn Half time footie pies at the FA cup Schools’ sports day and prize giving day Screaming at football, 'Ref' he scored. Dancing around the Mayday pole Morris dancing and County fayres Cheese rolling down the hill. Pride in our inventions and industries Mend it and make do Trades are passed down through generations. Afternoon teas and garden parties Great British cup of tea Great British family Sunday roasts Pancake and valentines dayz Fish and chips by the sea. Forwarding and backing of the clocks Great British weather that we cannot control Rain...