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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jan 193 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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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Dec 28, 20242 min read
Reflections for New Year
Reflection on the significance of New Year and account of my career change.
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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Dec 14, 20244 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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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Nov 15, 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?
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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Oct 26, 20243 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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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Sep 5, 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.
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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Aug 26, 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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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jul 31, 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.
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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jul 14, 20247 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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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jun 1, 20243 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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Hardingstone Ceremonies
May 3, 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.
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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Apr 19, 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
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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Apr 5, 20243 min read
Choosing a Celebrant
It is important to get the right celebrant for you. Find out about humanists, independents, funky and traditional celebrants.
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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Feb 18, 20243 min read
What’s the Difference Between a Celebrant and a Registrar?
There is a world of difference between a registrar and a celebrant and in the ceremonies they conduct - here I explain the difference.
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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Jan 7, 20243 min read
New Beginnings
It is vital a celbrant is properly trained for this important role. Here I explain the exceptional heart-led training I received.
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Hardingstone Ceremonies
Dec 3, 20233 min read
The Importance of Ceremony
In an increasingly secular world we're in danger of failing to understand why ceremony is important. I explain why ceremony still matters.
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