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Are All Celebrants The Same?
In this blog the difference in ethos, training and practice between celebrants is explored.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jan 104 min read


Reflection on Friendship
The value of long-standing friends and the excitement of new friends - both feature in this reflection on friendship.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Dec 6, 20253 min read


Christmas - a time for traditions?
Christmas traditions can be hard to navigate. This article explores the importance of traditions and offers insight into which to keep and which to let go.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Dec 1, 20253 min read


My Experience of Couch to 5K
One 50 something woman's experience of completing Couch to 5K and her first Park Run.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Nov 5, 20254 min read


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 24, 20254 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.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jul 12, 20253 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'.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jun 8, 20253 min read


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

Hardingstone Ceremonies
May 14, 20253 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.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Apr 28, 20252 min read


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

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Apr 4, 20253 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.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Mar 20, 20253 min read


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

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Mar 5, 20253 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.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jan 19, 20253 min read


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

Hardingstone Ceremonies
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.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
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.

Hardingstone Ceremonies
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!

Hardingstone Ceremonies
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
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