Category Archives: Presents

Let Love Grow Food this Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Angela

Concern Worldwide is a charity that ‘goes to the ends of earth to deliver aid where it’s needed most’. They’re working in Turkey and Syria right now. And they’ve got a Valentine’s Day campaign that suggests buying a cow for … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Traditions

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Angela

There are at least three different saints who answer to the name Valentine or Valentinus. One legend of St Valentine tells how, when in prison, he sent a letter to a young girl—possibly his jailor’s daughter. He signed it: ‘From … Continue reading →

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Buy Black for Christmas (and beyond)

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Angela

If you’re white, like me, perhaps you haven’t consciously thought about seeking out Black-owned businesses and shops to buy from. My own seeking-out was prompted by the marvellous Nova Reid (whose antiracism course has taught me so much about my … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s presents; and Pen Heaven

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Angela

If you haven’t yet bought a present for your Valentine who might, of course, be yourself,  you could indulge in this for your toast. You’ll find it here. Or this, for your wine: from here. But if neither of these appeal, … Continue reading →

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