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The Secret of Happiness?
It's often claimed that people of faith live happier lives than those without.  In this article I reflect on what I think might be responsible - community.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Aug 244 min read
 
 
 


An Evening with Harry Baker!
Harry Baker's tour Wonderful 2.0 is coming to an end; I was lucky enough to catch it in Leicester.

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Jul 123 min read
 
 
 


The Power of No!
There's a balance to be found between saying 'yes' and 'no'.  This article explores the importance of knowing when to say 'no' and when to say 'yes'.

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Jun 83 min read
 
 
 


Life Beyond the Classroom
The transition from teacher to celebrant has been hugely satisfying...

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May 143 min read
 
 
 


What is a Naming Ceremony?
A naming ceremony is not just for babies, but can be a powerful way to acknowledge a change of identity, new stage in life and more.

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Apr 282 min read
 
 
 


Pet Ceremonies
Pet ceremonies; adoptions, anniversaries and farewells for the animal members of our families.

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Apr 43 min read
 
 
 


The (Almost) Lost Art of Letter Writing
Letter writing has fallen out of fashion but this article explains why for some it's still a valuable pastime.

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Mar 203 min read
 
 
 


A Celebrants' Retreat.
A reflection on my recent retreat exploring Beautiful Bereavement Ceremonies

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Mar 53 min read
 
 
 


What Does it Mean to be Creative?
Can you be creative even if you can't draw?  The answer is unequivocally yes!  This article explores what it means to be creative.

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Jan 193 min read
 
 
 


Reflections for New Year
Reflection on the significance of New Year and account of my career change.

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Dec 28, 20242 min read
 
 
 


The Origins of Christmas
 By using traditions already familiar to people the Church cleverly shifted people’s allegiance without going into all out battle with them.

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Dec 14, 20244 min read
 
 
 


What Should a Celebrant Wear?
Are you wondering what to wear as a celebrant or whether you can ask the celebrant to wear something unusual? 

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Nov 15, 20244 min read
 
 
 


Halloween and Day of the Dead - What's the Connection?
Taking part in halloween this year? Ever visited the celebrations for the day of the dead in Mexico? Find out how they're connected here.

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Oct 26, 20243 min read
 
 
 


Why I Became a Celebrant
After 30+ years as a RS teacher, I have made the decision to change careers to become a celebrant.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Sep 5, 20243 min read
 
 
 


Reflection on Change
September this year marks a huge change for me - for the first time in 30+ years I am not going back to a new school year - all change!

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Aug 26, 20243 min read
 
 
 


Is it Just Weddings and Funerals That You Offer? Or Can I Have a Ceremony for any Occasion? (Part 2)
Do you want to mark a significant moment in your or your family's life but don't know what's possible?  Read this to learn about ceremonies.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jul 31, 20243 min read
 
 
 


Final Assembly - Lessons!
Life lessons for teenagers.  What's really important in life?  Most important things to tell your teenagers.

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Jul 14, 20247 min read
 
 
 


Celebrating Pride Month
Why I think equality, diversity and inclusion matters ALL the time not just in pride month!

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Jun 1, 20243 min read
 
 
 


Can I Have a Ceremony for any Occasion?
It's not just weddings and funerals that deserve recognition - find our about marking any important occasion in this article.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
May 3, 20243 min read
 
 
 


What is a Celebrant?
Find out all about what a celebrant is, what services they offer and whether they are right to mark your life's occasion 

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Apr 19, 20243 min read
 
 
 
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