Tuesday 14 July 2015

Training on the Wall





Emily, Honour and Beau undergoing some initial training for their expedition to Everest next year.

The leader of the group Sherpa Peter B was unable to train due to a small blister.

Tuesday 7 July 2015

THE ORDINATION OF ARAN BEESLEY, AS DEACON

The Ordination, as Deacon, of Aran Paul Beesley took place at Lincoln Cathedral on 5th July 2015. 

The ceremony was officiated by the Rt Rev The Lord Bishop of Lincoln, Christopher Lowson.

Aran's studies over the past years were carried out in Lincoln and latterly at Westcott House, Cambridge.

He is to take up the position as Curate in the Parish of All Saints with St John the Baptist in Stamford, Lincolnshire




Lincoln Cathedral where Tintin, sorry, Aran was ordained





The traditional way to start the day ( 8.15am) with a pint (or two ) of Deacon's Draught at the 'the old Wig'

Me and "Botty"

The camera man was Son-in -Law Mike who thought he could have a few pints without Jo knowing.

Deacon Ordination

''The laying on of Hands"

Never thought of our boy as being ANGELIC before?


Aran's Ordination


The Rt Rev The Lord Bishop of Lincoln with his New flock of Deacons

Deacon Ordination

Trainee Maasai Warriors?

Lets all jump for Joy!

Disappointed that the Mitre wasn't tossed into the air!

Ordination

Aran with the big Boss Man

The Rt Rev The Lord Bishop of Lincoln, Christopher Lowson with the Boy

Aran's Ordination

An extremely proud Mum and Dad


Arans Ordination

A very happy and slightly deranged Deacon

Aran with his Best Man


THE FAMILY

Where's the Godfather

The Ordination as Deacon of Aran Paul Beesley

The Celebratory Cake

The hair seems a bit darker and more luxurious than the cakes recipient.







Ready for Work

Saturday 4 July 2015

PMB

A surprise visit by my cousin from Mexico City