Methodist Minister, Agricultural Chaplain to North Cumbria
@CumbriaAgChap
County Chaplain for FCN. NHS Chaplain and for relaxation restoring a Massey 35
Yesterday a very bright light went out. None of us know why and it creases us that he didn’t call. Rest in peace Alec. I am so, so proud of all you achieved. 💔 All my love.
A great piece by
@herdyshepherd1
that ought to cause us all to reflect on our view of meat, farming and the countryside not to mention how we critically engage with COP26.
@herdyshepherd1
His gift to you was not the swaledales but the ability to see beyond the present and the boldness to step out in faith. I hope you are richly rewarded.
Just read this wonderful book. Andrea speaks openly and honestly about where they are as farmers, where we need to be in our understanding and how we start redressing the balance. Well worth a read.
@FarmingLakes
Great book,
Lovely writing,
Lovely language,
Lovely story,
Lovely vision,
“I started to cut my field in the assumption that the old ways are too slow. Pondering the idea over several hours of noisy labour, I began to wonder if the new ways are too fast.”
@GallowayGrouse
@ruslandvalley
I remember the two cars that parked in our stack yard and waited for my dad’s cortège to leave the house and quietly join behind. It still speaks to me of their understanding and love.
Intensive industrial agriculture is a the greatest scam ever
A handful of corporations get all the £ and know exactly how to leave almost no £ on farms - this is well worth a read to see how extreme that is
#my3priorities
1) a new combined agri/climate policy. 2) a new funding strategy for the NHS. 3) a return to being a nation that helps refugees and gives 0.7% of GDP to overseas aid. Along with honesty & integrity
@Conservatives
Wow! Read this dystopian world view coming from Sainsburys. They are planning that within my lifetime the nutrients I need to live on will be implanted in my body! This is a shocking vision of the future.
My tractor rolled off the production line 60 years ago yesterday. A couple more days work and a bucket of paint and it will be as good as that day again.
Just finished this powerful and prophetic book. Read it if you think we shape our landscape, read it if you know it shapes us. Thank you James Rebanks
@herdyshepherd1
Just read this great book, clear, honest and well written, much to reflect on. A pioneering vision which will inform how we improve our rural environments and reset our agricultural practices. Well worth reading.
@Farmers4EU
This is tragic. If you (or someone you know) are in this state please speak to someone. Find your Agricultural Chaplain who will listen confidentially and without judgement.
@CumbriaAgChap
When vast companies like
@AmazonUK
pay almost no tax.
When they don't pay a real living wage.
When they leech off the taxpayer without contributing to our society.
Then there is something wrong with the tax system.
My speech at
@The_TUC
today:
We are looking for a 'Community Agricultural Chaplain' to join the Derbyshire Rural Chaplaincy and develop new and existing mission and ministry opportunities. Follow this link to find out more:
@DioceseofDerby
@MethodistGB
@CMSPioneer
Spread the word!
Great to be at Carlisle Church of the Nazarene with Hospital Chaplains,
@Elainecrooks1
and Bishop James to record the Carlisle Hospital/Trust Carol Service
@CarlisleDiocese
@MartinMedus
@richrobscows1
The latter. If you think the original post is about a financial loss you misunderstand farmers. If you think this is a case for veganism then it feels a cheap shot.
Whatever you are doing, please take 2 minutes to listen to Andrew Garfield’s extraordinary, profound, spine-tingling words about grief in the wake of losing his mother 💔
We're proud to be taking part in
#Farm24
to celebrate British farming & the passion and commitment it takes to produce the food we eat. While filming this video a cheeky bee who's clearly supportive of our message and work decided to 'videobomb' us 🐝
@FarmersGuardian
@Morrisons
1. It is so VERY VERY important to try and talk to someone if you are so utterly desperate that you can't carry on. Please reach out to someone or your silence will be forever .
Check out T W's video!
#TikTok
During this very stormy week FCN's Georgina Lamb is reminding everyone in our farming community that FCN is here to support you. Call 03000 111 999 if you've been affected by
#StormDudley
or
#StormEunice
. Our volunteers, based across England and Wales, are here to help.
@herdyshepherd1
I’m not surprised, you have had one heck of a year promoting your book and speaking on the media. Whether in your comfort zone or not it all saps energy. Enjoy some down time and take care.
#Farm24
an ideal day to save this
@FCNcharity
list of contact details to the favourites of your phone photo gallery.
You never know when you or someone close to you may need them 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
FCN (Farming Community Network) is a great organisation. I'm their Chaplain for Cumbria and I know of the value of their work. Watch this 2 min video to find out more
Thank you
@BBCLookNorth
and
@AmyGarciauk
for headlining how farms and farmers are being impacted by the highest amount of rain for any 18-month period in England since 1836 on tonight’s show…
If you missed it watch here
Great to catch up with
@FCNcharity
#CUMBRIA
group. Plans and events in the diary for the upcoming year. Are you in Cumbria? Want to join a dynamic group helping and supporting the
#farming
community?? New
#volunteers
always welcome. Just get in touch for more information
#farm
The Home Secretary has said that we are making a tremendous effort to repatriate at 1000 a day - that’s less than 3 planes when there are 100s of Jumbo’s parked up. Could do better.
@JoeWStanley
@TheEconomist
The problem is this misdirects the problem. What happens when you get rid of cows and we still have global warming (and on top of that massive food shortages)?
How does The Kinder Shop work?
It's simple...
1️⃣ 'Pay’ for an item by volunteering for a local project
2️⃣ The price tag indicates how many hours you need to volunteer to make your ‘purchase’
3️⃣ Pick your project, collect your kindness receipt and enjoy!
#TheKinderShop