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Brian Snellgrove
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Bristol on a sunny day
Last night, late on Friday, I asked ChatGPT what was on in Bristol on Saturday, and it told me about the Windrush event, about which I have written. When I am guided somewhere, it always follows the same formula: the...
The continuing Scandal of Windrush
A quick word before you start reading. I had some difficulty identifying who was speaking, and the transcription software occasionally struggled with Caribbean accents. I've done my best to capture the spirit of the...
Brian’s Mini-Moans Part one
# Net Zero – Are We Spending Billions to Make a Difference? I have been reflecting on the extraordinary amount of money being committed to Britain's Net Zero programme and asking myself a fairly simple...
Christian Groups in the UK
I feel like flying the flag for Christianity prior to the distinct possibility that we will be overwhelmed by 'Men in Boats'. I am looking to compile a book of testimonies so people can read and draw courage from such...
Vernon Coleman – A Thorn in the Side of the Establishment
The extract below is taken from Dr Vernon Coleman’s new, bestselling book, 'The Horrors of the Great Reset and Why You Should Be Afraid’. I am republishing it because Vernon Coleman has, year after year, been right...
The Wonderful World of Willow – An Ancient Craft Finds New Life
From the willow beds of Somerset to sculptures, living structures and natural burials, one craftswoman reveals the extraordinary versatility of a plant that has served humanity for thousands of years. A summary of a...
A Rather Fragmented Day, but Not Without Its Rewards
Much Ado About Several Little Things The weather has turned slightly colder, so we decided to put the duvet back on the bed, and my goodness, what a luxury it is! I tend to get up very early, today at 5.45 am, and my...
Justin Brierley – The Lost Art of Good Conversation
Christians in Media Conference, 9 October 2026 Justin Brierley's talk explored how Christians can engage meaningfully with people who hold very different beliefs, particularly in an increasingly divided and...
Paul Woolley – In a World Obsessed with Change, Who Is Prepared to Stay the course?
Christians in Media Conference, Sky Studios, 9 October 2026 Paul Woolley, Chief Executive of the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC), gave one of those talks that initially appears to be about one...
Can We Disagree Without Falling Out? – Sam Hailes on the Art of Christian Disagreement
Sam Hailes Christians in Media Conference, 9 October 2026 Sam Hailes, editor of Premier Christianity magazine, delivered a thoughtful address on the challenges of maintaining Christian unity in a world increasingly...
The art of communication – are we about winning or understanding?
This is an abstract from a talk given at the conference- Ed. More communication, less understanding? We live in an extraordinary age when almost everyone has the opportunity to communicate with almost everyone else....
God, the BBC and a Painful Hand
An Unexpected Testimony from Sam Jackson Christians in Media Conference, 9 October 2026 One of the speakers I particularly enjoyed listening to at the Christians in Media conference was Sam Jackson, who has the rather...
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