T he fire in the hearth was crackling peacefully as Fr Richard said his evening prayers.

T he very first Christmas tree in England was introduced by Queen Charlotte.

N ovember is a month of remembrance.

A s you read this, we are halfway through the York Environment Weeks 2024.

L ast month I visited Cragside National Trust, the world’s first house to be lit with electric lights.

N ear the time this Parish Link drops on your doormat, the church celebrates the saint’s day of Ignatius of Loyola.

T here is an interesting story in the Bible about the power of music.

H ow did your 'no-mow May' go?

W e are delighted to welcome our new curate (minister in training) Darius Traves.

T wo years ago, my favourite aunt died.

Y ou may be surprised to learn that, if I wasn't a vicar, I probably wouldn't go to church very often.

H ow do you feel about haggis?