Ceri-Anne Ashby 💙

After over a year away thought I might dip into my old Twitter (now X) account)...

As we enter a new year I enter a new phase of my ministry too. My final service at St Katharine's is done & next week I begin as Family & Children's Minister at St Mary the Virgin, Goldington, Bedford, @diostalbans. Exciting times! #layministry #movingon #faithinfamilies

@thesparklyrev I am sad too - end of an era for me. Looking forwards to making lots of new connections. I'll see you at Grafton for the induction service - my very last service (I finish in Irchester on New Year's Eve).

@CeriAnneAshby Congratulations! Sad you're moving on from the diocese though x

Advent is here & it's my last as Reader at St Katharine's, Irchester. In January I take become the part time Family & Children's Lay Minister at St Mary's, Goldington. A new year, new role, new parish, & new diocese! #movingon #layministry #familyministry #callednotcollared

As we seem to be hurtling towards Advent, I'm so grateful for a few days away to rest, walk & study. The last couple of days have been glorious & I've explored Rhossili Bay, Mumbles (no pics), & Port Eynon. Didn't even need a coat today. #gowerpeninsular #gratefuleveryday

So glad to be back! @The_Globe #asyoulikeit #Shakespeare #beenawaytoolong

@RaniRiner You are pretty amazing yourself!

Back to ministry last Sunday and NHS job today, but holding onto happy memories of life after Cs cancer - and loving that her hair now gets in her face in the sea breeze! #TYACancer #HodgkinLymphoma #remission #twoyears #gratefuleveryday

So I devour @ellygriffiths Ruth Galloway novels but have never explored the salt marshes and coastline of North Norfolk before - just day trips to Hunstanton. Can absolutely see the appeal now!

A peaceful stary to Sunday at Blakeney. Coffee in the garden, chatting with God and watching the paddleboarders and boats #holidays #restandrestore #selfcare

Three home communion / pastoral visits this weekend have reminded me of the intense pain of loneliness experienced by many of our elderly😪😪💔

@BrendaW36187388 Live less than 10 miles away. Never been. You are not alone!

Such a beautiful day at Turvey Abbey. Some much needed quiet time. Thank you @srjudithl for your hospitality #quiettime #retreatday #chattingwithGod #turveyabbey

Back here this week for Cs latest cancer check up. All going well on the cancer front but she still struggles a lot with ongoing chemo side effects - regulating body temperature and chronic fatigue particularly troublesome. #HodgkinsLymphoma #TYAcancer #2yearsremission

@revmattwoodcock @BBCRadio2 @lionhotelcric Love Criccieth - first place my daughter saw the sea and too tentative steps on the beach #happymemories

Lovely welcome home when I flopped exhausted on the sofa! #puppycuddles #Biscuitthedalmatian #grandpuppy

Sometimes working from home is great. Sometimes you have to share your chair during a meeting. ..

@thesparklyrev Mine too 😞

My blue bird has gone 🐦😢

A few days puppy sitting this one now.....

@PennyPullan Dissertation will look at experience of grandparents in supporting faith development of grandchildren - as a Church we can do better to support them!!

@CeriAnneAshby Yay! Mine was in on 3rd July. Feels good doesn’t it? Any dissertation ideas?

Pertinent reminder. Last essay of MA Y2 submitted yesterday. House cleaned. H & L away for weekend with their dalmatian puppy so just me and my little old dog. So much Church admin & prep to do plus some NHS stuff I want to catch up on but today I rest. Just rest. #selfcare