PMB, RAB, South Africa

PMB & RAB, Mala Mala, SA

RAB at Sundown, Mala Mala, SA

PMB & RAB, South Africa

South Africa

Honour with Maasai

Honour May with Maasai Warriors doing a spot of Church cleaning in between a few jumps!

Not sure why Miss Beesley is holding a couple of Snooker Cues?

Emily

Our Northern Granddaughter rehearsing for her Dance School annual Production

Charlie Girl

Charlie Girl

Golden Wedding Celebrations

Golden Flowers for the Golden Girl

Candle Light and Calories at The George 

Low Calorie water and Orchids for me!

Why am I wearing Black??

I do have yellow knickers on though!!

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.

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

PMB

A surprise visit by my cousin from Mexico City

PMB

PMB in the Picos Mountains, Spain

Clerical Design

Our resident Model poses in this years, recently released, Clerical Soutane, perhaps better know as a Cassock.

It is anticipated that this design will prove popular, especially with the younger section of  the clerical community.

For those not involved with Cassock design it is interesting to note that each garment, irrespective of size, has 33 buttons representing the life span of Jesus Christ.

A white paper discussed at Synod to substitute these buttons with a hidden Zip or'Velcro" was heavily defeated since it would remove what is considered an essential meditation period whist dressing. It can take up to 15 minutes to fully 'button-up' depending on degree of initial un-buttoning and advancement of arthritis of the wearer.

Why not accessorise your new Soutane with the latest creation by the famous Italian Millener, Hati Changi.

The design is based on the CAPPELLO RAMANO, an often worn hat in Roman Clerical circles