Indie Group Get-together

These are some photos of the Talkback Indie Group that went to the Ship Ashore Pub in Willen, Milton Keynes on Monday 6th February 2012.

Poster

The Ship Ashore

Jay

Jo

Eleanor

Nigel

Michaela

Me

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Candlemas

Of the various Christian holy days that take place throughout the year, Candlemass (or Candelaria), on February 2nd, may be one of the least well-known ceremonies in the Christian world. Evangelical Protestants do not count it as a major observance, while Anglican, Roman Catholic, and Greek Orthodox churches hold it in high esteem.
The celebration of Candlemass originated in the late fifth century as a tribute to the light of God's glory that was manifested in Christ Jesus. The earliest known observance within the Church was in the year AD 496, during the time of Pope Gelasius. In AD 542 the Emperor Justinian ordained that the Eastern Church celebrate the festival, which he called Hypapante, or "Meeting". The name was derived from the Gospel of Luke 2:22-40, wherein Simeon the priest and Anna the prophetess met the infant Jesus in the temple at the time of his consecration. Simeon's prophecy declared Jesus to be the Lord's salvation and "a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel." This passage continues to be the focus of the celebration.

Julian with his candle in a jar

Julian placing two candles around Willen

Candle in a jar

The Earth Candle

Lighting the Earth Candle

The Earth Candle

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Gail's leaving party

Here are some photos of the party that Gail had to say farewell to her. She left on Thursday 2nd February 2012.

Some of the people who turned up to Gail's leaving party

Julian, Carol, Gail and Molly

The cakes

Gail cutting the cake

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Farewell to Gail Goodley

Farewell to Gail who leaves working for Camphill Milton Keynes on Thursday 2nd February 2012. Gail worked for Camphill Milton Keynes for just over 4 years. She helped with reviews and worked with residents. Gail is hoping to get back into social work.

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Interview with Alison

Name
Alison

Age
42

How long have you lived in the community?
22 years

What house do you live in?
Oberlin. I moved here not long ago. Before this I lived in Margaret Powell House.

What workshops do you do? (which one do you like the most)?
Theatre and the Cafe.  I like food processing most though.

What activities do you do (like evening class or painting)?
I do not have any activities in the community although I do literacy with a teacher that comes on Wednesday mornings.

What responsibilities do you have in your house?
Cleaning, locking up at night time, taking care of my pet chinchilla, Pixie. I also like to help with washing the dishes.

What do you do at weekends?
I work at Marks and Spencer’s.

Would you like to share anything with this blog?
I have a boyfriend called Andrew

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Climb Your Mountain (Maria Simon)

This is a photograph of Maria Simon who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Camphill Milton Keynes. She did this on 11th November 2011. It took her 5 days to walk up Mount Kilimanjaro and two days to walk down. Maria managed to raise £2500.
Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi and Shire, is a dormant volcano in Kilimanjaro National Park, Tanzania and the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters of 19,341 feet above sea level.

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Three Kings Slide Show

These are some photos of a slide show that was presented in the crypt of the Chrysalis Theatre on 6th January to say farewell to Christmas and greetings to the new year.

The Christmas Tree

Andrew and the Three Kings Candles

Some people singing

Removing the Christmas tree after Christmas

Alex Fox