Author Archives: Kate

Creative stitching

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Kate

I have done various forms of sewing in the past, especially cross stitch, but a couple of years ago I started patchwork and have found it a satisfying way of being creative. Here are a few of the cushion (pillow) … Continue reading →

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A short history of the Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Kate

The island is half an hour’s drive from our home in Northumberland. Accessible twice a day either by the causeway or walking the ‘Pilgrim Path’ , pictured above,  across the sands when the tide is out. The  history of Holy … Continue reading →

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Banana & Fruit Cake – this one is asked for by so many people, I usually bake 3 or 4 and freeze the extra.

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Kate

Banana & Fruit Cake Use a 2 pound (900 gram) loaf tin. This tin holds almost 1 litre of water…if you need to check the size! You can either grease and line it with paper or simply buy the pleated … Continue reading →

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Our journey, to my son’s wedding in the USA

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Kate

On 14th July 2010 we flew from our home in Northumberland (North East England) to Portland, Oregon for my younger son Pieter’s wedding to Keven. This is the 2nd time a son of mine has married a Portland girl and … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Kate

I want to explore this whole area of Celtic life, specifically the Celtic Christian ethos, which is not about religion, but about relationships, with God, with others (whatever their beliefs) with nature, homelife, creativity, etc. ‘Learning from the good ones of … Continue reading →

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