Alianore Smith

As you will see, along with my new married surname (‘Smith’), I’ve decided to revert back to using my given name, Alianore (pronounced ‘Eleanor’). This is for a number of reasons, some of which I thought it might be nice to share.

Guest contributor @alianoree considers how an Anglican Morning Prayer relates to Larissa, one of 7 million Ukrainian refugees to cross the border. Another inspiring story of rescue and redemption from the @IJMUK team. player.captivate.fm/episode/8fc3ea…

Hi there @currys - I'm having a real issue having a washing machine delivered by your team, and your customer service is being no help at all. I have an infant and I need this rectified ASAP. How can you help me?

What are your favourite gifts for a first birthday? Big or small, including stuff they'll grow into over the next year.

Really enjoyed writing this piece for Faith in Business about what it might mean to model advent in our daily lives: faithinbusiness.org/Articles/70275…

Friends, I'm sort of sticking round here... But also over on the 🦋 app with the same username. See you there?!

@PennyCE27 Exquisite. They're just tiny drunk adults aren't they

Why are toddlers so busy all the time? They walk around like a businessman late for a very important meeting but their intended activity is to play with some recycling and lick the wall?? Make it make sense

Friends with little people in your lives: What toys did they *love* to play with between 1-2 years old? What books did they love to read? What's your go-to first birthday gift?

@PennyCE27 Literally the other side of London(!) but let's hang out?!?!

Our oven is broken. Please share your favourite slow cooker recipes with me.

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@OurCofELike @IJMUK team coffee bike represent 💪🏼☕

People streaming in from all directions now for the main morning sessions . Loads of cafes and social spaces this year and very popular coffee carts . Atmosphere is great

@thevicarswife Synod baby enjoyed meeting you!!

Special highlights: pastoral care (=cuddles) from the Synod baby, wonderful times of prayer, and late night partying with the very jolly Catholic group, including giving a possibly over long explanation of the evangelical tribes to one poor Anglo Catholic brother. #Synod

Back in the chamber for the final session of #Synod. Jeffrey Terry is making his maiden speech on clauses of the Abuse (Redress) Measure.

@PeteWilcox1564 It's the Kung Fu Panda, who I can only assume you were swearing allegiance to (very wise, he seems fierce)

@alianoree Assume that’s Kung?

As a new Parliament assembles, members of the House of Lords are required to renew their oaths of allegiance to the Kung. I’m currently queuing to make mine.

@eleanorbobshaw @synod Thank you! Come get a cuddle with him sometimes today if you'd like - he loves making new friends :)

@alianoree @synod I hold a different view to you, but I loved your hamper analogy, and the way you told it, you made me lol! Also your beautiful baby is a unifying presence in the synod, we all love hearing the laughs and cries ❤️❤️

A privilege as ever to be on @synod, and to speak on behalf of the laity in Southwark diocese today. My speech from 1.18.50 if you want to see what LLF and a Fortnum's port and stilton hamper have in common: youtube.com/live/t4xxFhKxt…

@MathewsAnnika @synod Great point! I stand corrected. Perhaps better to say I was simply representing the laity in Southwark, not necessarily speaking on their behalf.

@MollyBoot1 So sorry for your loss. She was clearly a Very Good Dog.

What an achievement! #TeamFreedom have reached the summit, and completed the #ClimbForFreedom! 🏅🏔️ An incredible £40,000+ has been raised by these impressive Champions, directly supporting the work of freedom and stopping #slavery!🙌🏾 #IJMChallenge #Kilimanjaro #MtKilimanjaro