Christopher Malpas

Today my Loyal, Hardworking, Exuberant & Fun Loving Guide Dog, Sergeant celebrates his 7th Birthday. This amazing canine companion works hard and together with Lynne helps me to keep my independence. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SERGEANT

@johnsonmahj But why rush when everything is so beautiful

Come on!

How times have changed… On 3 September 1189, Richard I was crowned King in Westminster Abbey. Jews were barred from attending, but in a spirit of heartfelt goodwill, some Jewish leaders arrived bearing gifts for the new king. They were informed that Jews were not welcome, whereupon Richard’s courtiers stripped and flogged them, and then flung them out of court. A rumour spread that the King had given an order for all Jews to be attacked. While some Jews escaped, arsonists set fire to many Jewish homes, some Jews were forcibly converted, while others were given sanctuary in the Tower of London. Some thirty innocent Jews were senselessly murdered on the day of the Coronation, including Rabbi Jacob of Orléans, the most senior Rabbi in England at that time. These tragic events stand in sharp contrast to our experience as Jews in 21st Century Britain. His Majesty King Charles III has made it clear that he wants representatives of the Jewish community and other minority faith communities to be present for the coronation service. In addition, he has established an unprecedented opportunity, following the service itself, for faith leaders to be incorporated into the formal proceedings. I will be privileged, together with four other senior faith leaders, to greet the King with words of tribute and blessing. At every stage, the Palace has been sensitive to the requirements of halacha (Jewish Law) when considering how best to include us. With this in mind, in accordance with the laws of Shabbat, I will not be using a microphone. This is in addition to The King and Queen’s gracious invitation to host Valerie and me at St James’ Palace over Shabbat, when we will cherish the extraordinary opportunity to light Shabbat candles, make kiddush, eat our specially catered Shabbat meals, sing zemirot and chant Havdalah within regal surroundings. We are blessed to have a Monarch who holds a deep, personal conviction that there is great strength in the diversity of our country and who cherishes his warm relationship with British Jews. In the Book of Ecclesiastes, we are taught that: ‘there is a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to cry and a time to dance with joy’. Nearly a thousand years ago, the Coronation of a Monarch was a time to weep for the Jewish community, but today, thank God, it is a time for great celebration. As we enter this Carolean era, may our country be blessed to know many more moments of such celebration, and may God save the King!

@purgstallheath @purgstallheath you’ll be in trouble

He doesn't look old enough, imo...

Guess who had great fun FreeRunning, chasing the ball & swimming in the sea this morning

@Metal_Nettle I’ve move out of Northamptonshire but I’m still their talks coordinator so if you can private message all the details, day, time, age group, venue address & leaders contact details details I’ll get a talk arranged for you

@CjMalpas Hiya, Higham Ferrers, near Rushden.

On this day in 2018 Guide Dog Sergeant came into my life , when we started our training together. Sergeant quickly became saviour who allows me to keep my independence.

@Metal_Nettle Where do you meet?

@CjMalpas Chris, would you and Sergant be free to come and talk to some Girls Brigade kids about guide dogs? Someone on my FB group is trying to find someone to help them get their badge. Thursday evenings 6-7:30.

This afternoon together with four other candidates, I had the privilege of being confirmed as an Authorised Local Minister at St Mary's, Hogsthorpe.

@purgstallheath @StMarysChurch7 @NicolaBown1 @EleanorCoss Congratulations to you both

Fifteen years ago today, we were married at @StMarysChurch7, Cottingham. Thinking fondly of my TI Canon Paul Smith who officiated, of Fr Ben Gordon-Taylor who preached, and with thanksgiving for @NicolaBown1 and the congregation who sent such kind wishes after our accident.

@purgstallheath I sit at the back in case Sergeant need to make an exit, that way i won’t disturb to many other worshippers. But the hot air of a few sermons I understand your advice lol

Stop your congregation all sitting at the back (and keep them warm this winter) by reminding them that all the hot air is at the front of church.

Remembrance Sunday 2022 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

He’s just leaving No10

@johnsonmahj @Tesco I found out last year just how inept their customer service & diversity policies are & got patronising platitudes from their social media DM team It’s a shame because in Northampton I loved visiting their stores but unfortunately will never again visit their store in Mablethorpe

Unable to contact @tesco store in Northampton. 30 minutes on phone and then finally connected by central call centre to store in Ipswich. Informed have to go back to central call centre.

@purgstallheath Quinquennial! We’ve got our coming up and praying that no major works will be required

Someone kindly sent this to me in the post... I look forward to my replacement being in post just in time to receive the new Quinquennial report next month. That tbc seven-figure sum will be fun for you to raise.

After listening carefully to the news & subsequent Downing Street press conference, I’m extremely worried for the way the country is being lead!

I have to admit I was putting up with the infuriating service from @EE and pricing up alternative providers but after yesterdays experience I'm giving them a second chance.

Gobsmacked! yesterday i called @EE to complain about my appalling Broadband, it took less than 10 minutes to get my call answered, line tested & engineer booked for today. Previously its taken over 40 mins to get someone to answer & then even longer being told why they can't help