Martyn Snow
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Bishop of Leicester. Fan of the The Foxes and The Tigers. Married to Lynn and father to three. Member House of Lords.
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Prayers please for this city which I love.
#Leicester
now faced with more suffering and hardship. Please don't offer simplistic explanations or use us as a political football. Just ask for strength for NHS staff and wisdom for city leaders.
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I profoundly disagree with the Home Secretary's speech about asylum and multiculturalism, her characterisation of Leicester, and of those seeking refuge in the UK. I am immensely proud to be Bishop of this diverse, creative and vibrant city.
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So my son’s teacher was clearing out her mother’s house and came across this poster. Thinking I might send it to all churches ahead of my visits (particularly in view of last line)
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So
#Leicester
lockdown continues, though with slight changes. Like many I’m tired and frustrated. But we will get through this and I continue to be proud of the response of this great city and county.
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First preview evening for
@LeicsCathedral
Can’t quite believe how spacious, light, and alluring it is. And I get to preside at the first Eucharist this Sunday. Such a privilege.
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Delighted to announce Saju Muthalaly as the next Suffragan Bishop of Loughborough and welcome him and his family to the Leicester Diocese at Brooksby College this morning
@leicestercofe
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In the light of the tragic events at Leicester City Football Club yesterday evening, I know that the prayers of the whole Diocese of Leicester will be with those awaiting news of loved ones, and with the Emergency Services, and all those involved at the Football Club.
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Delighted to announce Karen Rooms as the new Dean of Leicester
@LeicsCathedral
@leicestercofe
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So pleased to announce this today... a big day for diocese and county
Persian woman appointed as first Bishop of Loughborough
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Delighted for my colleague and friend
@Guli_FD
and for
@chelmsdio
This is a great appointment. Of course we will be very sad to lose her from
@leicestercofe
but a great gift to the wider church
Downing Street has this morning announced that the Rt Rev Guli Francis-Dehqani will be the next Bishop of Chelmsford.
Find out more and meet our new Bishop -
Please share your own welcome message to Bishop Guli using the hashtag
#WelcomeBishopGuli
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Helped with the funeral of my training incumbent today. A poignant moment given he was the one who taught me how to take funerals - 25 years ago. And he taught me so much more - largely through his listening and wisdom. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
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We’re going to have to wait for full details of how places of worship will be effected by the government announcement. But come what may, the church will continue to serve others and be an instrument of God’s love.
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Still exploring my vocation... 25 years since being ordained
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So pleased to be part of a broad coalition of civic leaders, businesses, charities, and faith groups all standing together to inspire hope. Please join us.
#weareleicester
#togetherinhope
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All set for my night out with the Street Pastors. A balmy 0 centigrade.
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Statement from Bishop Martyn on his role as Co-Lead Bishop for LLF - Diocese of Leicester
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What a great final evening - praying that these guys would introduce their friends to Jesus!
#ThyKingdomCome
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Delighted to officially welcome +Saju and family to the Diocese of Leicester at Brockington CofE College this afternoon!
@leicestercofe
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Exciting day as we relaunch the Archbishops’ College of Evangelists at Lambeth Palace.
@JustinWelby
@JohnSentamu
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Amazing experience to be involved in confirming 59 Masai men and women. More confirmation services to come tomorrow and Sunday. The numbers are beyond anything I’ve experienced before.
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I’m at British Pie Awards in Melton Mowbray with
@BBCLeicester
@HelenMcLive
A day of eating Pork pies!
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A moving service of thanksgiving and farewell to a wonderful colleague Lusa and all the Ngoy family at All Saints, Loughborough this afternoon
@leicestercofe
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"Today I dream that governments, now and in the future, put church-run food banks out of business." Great quote from
@JustinWelby
speach to TUC
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This is such good news. Many congratulations and prayers for all that lies ahead
@CottrellStephen
Watch Bishop
@CottrellStephen
speak about his appointment as the next Archbishop of York
#ABY98
:
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Poignant time of gathering at the Remembrance Service & Parade in Victoria Park this morning - we will remember them - as we commit ourselves once again to peace
@leicestercofe
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Wow. Daily Mail apologising.
An article published on April 7 mistakenly claimed that the Clapham chemical attacker Abdul Ezedi had been supported by the Church of England, and that this enabled him to 'beat the system'. We accept that Mr Ezedi is not known to have had any connections with the Church of
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Not sure how this happened. My boy in a DJ playing guitar in a big band.
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Well worth a read... "As a vicar, I know better than anyone why so many clergy are close to the edge" via
@TelegraphMen
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Part of the new window which I dedicated this evening at St Mary’s Melton Mowbray. Stunning window and church.
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A real joy to install and pray for our new Dean of Leicester, Karen Rooms, at Leicester Cathedral today
#IWD2024
@leicestercofe
@LeicsCathedral
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Extinction or rebellion? Young people and the church. My latest blog
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Has to be one of best headlines ever... Bishop of Leicester has biscuits stolen
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A huge thank you to everyone involved in the Leicester Cathedral Revealed project, for their incredible hard work, skill and vision to get it so far. It was a huge privilege to preside and preach at services yesterday on the Feast of Christ the King
@leicestercofe
@LeicsCathedral
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The strange irony of General Synod debating fresh expressions of church straight after a 'business as usual' budget presentation.
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Loving the new shepherd’s huts
@LaundeAbbey
Perfect for last minute preparation for leading ordination retreat!
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I've seen at first hand the difference our aid makes and the respect that we as a country are held in because of our commitment to aid. Deeply saddened that we are breaking our promise
@drlukeevans
@AlbertoCostaMP
@aliciakearns
@JaneMHunt
@NeilDotObrien
@leicesterliz
@JonAshworth
The cut in the aid budget - made worse by no set date for restoration - is shameful and wrong. It’s contrary to numerous Government promises and its manifesto.
I join others in urging MPs to reject it for the good of the poorest, and the UK’s own reputation and interest.
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Deeply concerning. Prayers for injured and for emergency services attending. I know the people of Leicester will work together in response.
This footage shows the aftermath of an apparent explosion in the Hinckley Road area of Leicester. Police have declared a "major incident." More information as we get it.
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Good to take part in Stand Together in Leicester this evening. Proud of our tradition of welcome and inclusion.
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Supporting children’s and youth workers is now an urgent priority. Research shows 70% would like to stay in this work long term but most leave after just a few years.
Bishop of
#Leicester
@SnowMartyn
is calling for action on children's and youth worker roles in the Church:
#youthwork
#churches
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This is such a good radio piece on our new monastic community. If you want to know why young adults are looking for something different... please listen.
We're delighted
@BBCRadio4
's
@BBCWorldTonight
reporter Paul Moss was able to come and stay with our
@churchofengland
new monastic community & has broadcast a super piece about it. Click the link below & listen 31 mins in:
#everydayfaith
#prayer
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Advance copies just arrived ready for gathering of Archbishops College of Evangelists next week and the launch
@synod
in July
@DaveMale4
@johnmcginleyhtl
@Lustherev
@StephenHance1
@MargaretCave
@adrianharris
@EdTheVicar
@shollinghurst
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Great to see Bristol Cathedral hosting this.
We were honoured to be able to welcome
@GretaThunberg
to Bristol Cathedral this morning, as a quiet space away from the crowds, and to prepare and liaise with the Bristol teenagers organising the event with
@bristolYS4C
.
We stand with you.
#ClimateEmergency
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Evidence that life moves at a different pace in rural Leicestershire.
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All ready for the
@LGS_Senior
performance of Oliver. My son’s enjoyed getting into character as Bill Sykes!
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As we pray for all those affected by the helicopter crash in Leicester we also remember those grieving in Pittsburgh and we stand with Jewish people everywhere. We're proud of good relationships in Leicester but can't be complacent when we know there is such hatred in the world.
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Packed church for global Carol service. This is the future of the church
#interculturalworship
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Wonderful day of celebration at St Margaret's, Leicester as 14 new Priests were Ordained into God's church with many family, friends and the community present
@leicestercofe
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My mother was one of the young people he encouraged in the internment camp. A real inspiration.
Born in 1902 in China to Scottish missionary parents, Eric Liddell played rugby for Scotland & won the 400m gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics after refusing to run the 100m heats on a Sunday. A missionary in China from 1925-43, he was interned by the Japanese & died on 21/02/1945.
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Just back from sabbatical and beginning to re-engage with work. What a privilege to welcome
@churchofengland
first African heritage Diocesan Chancellor. Looking forward to working with her.
Bishop Martyn was delighted to commission and welcome Naomi Gyane KC as the diocese's new Chancellor. She will act as the independent Judge of the Diocesan Consistory Court, meaning she will oversee legal issues relating to the use and reordering of church buildings and land.
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Continued prayers for all grieving. Our city and football club have lost some true friends who brought joy to many.
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I completely agree. We also need Readers who are teachers of the faith, enablers of mission and leaders in church and society. We’re refocusing the work of Central Readers’ Council around these three themes.
@MadsDavies
@SnowMartyn
@jembloomfield
We absolutely need to recover Reader ministry as the Church's lay theologians.
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Couldn't agree more.
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Thinking that I might start attending more meetings ‘in disguise’. Amazing what people say when they don’t realise I’m there😏
It was about 5 minutes into this afternoon's meeting when I realised that the person sitting next to me in "civvies" was my Bishop! Whoops, should have gone to specsavers!
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Real pleasure to help host this gathering.
27 Anglican Bishops & 27 Catholic Bishops celebrate Vespers in
#Leicester
#Cathedral
following their Ecumenical meeting
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This booklet is being sent to all 9000 Readers / Lay Ministers in
@churchofengland
and
@ChurchinWales
We’re quite excited about it. A new vision for
#everydayfaith
Download a copy here
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I’ve written to my Chair of Board of Finance to suggest we discuss this at our forthcoming Bishop’s Council. Leicester is
#10
on list on diocesan glebe and investment per capita - I hope the diocese can model the generous giving we ask for from parishes.
@tifferrobinson
@KateWharton27
@synod
@churchofengland
The best, quickest and most Gospel-centred approach is generosity, gift and grace. If dioceses could voluntarily support each other in the way we expect parishes to do, we could fix this in months not years.
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Very aware that our school Heads are carrying a very heavy load at the moment. Giving thanks for each one and praying they will have wisdom in the difficult decisions they make daily. Also grateful for the support offered by
@DBELeicester
@Intuition_tlc
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So the draft has just gone to publisher - ‘Anglican Evangelists’ hopefully due out in June. With thanks to:
@DaveMale4
@shollinghurst
@damianfeeney
@johnmcginleyhtl
@GregoryDownes
@Lustherev
@MargaretCave
@EdTheVicar
@StephenHance1
@adrianharris
& Jane Truman & Jenny Moorby
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God of all grace,
You love all that you have made,
And your mercy is over all the world,
Comfort those who grieve and those who wait for news of loved ones,
Strengthen those who care for the bereaved or injured,
And support this great city of Leicester
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The Central Readers’ Council of
@churchofengland
and
@ChurchinWales
has launched a new website and new social media. Please follow and RT
Vital role for licensed lay ministers - teachers of the faith. This is what Paula Gooder thinks.
@paulagooder
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A fond farewell and heartfelt thanks this evening to the Dean of Leicester, David Monteith, as he journeys on to follow God's call to Canterbury
@leicestercofe
@LeicsCathedral
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On my way to London for the first consultation on the future of Reader Ministry. We’ve got some ambitious ideas!
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After yesterday’s confirmation of 59, today it’s 143. It took four hours! Amazing things happening in the Tanzanian church. We have so much to learn in England.
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So looking forward to the Ordinations this weekend. Big thanks to Cathy Ross for leading the retreat and hugely moving for +S and I to meet with all the Ordinands 1:1 and to wash their feet on Thursday evening
@leicestercofe
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I voted for this target of net zero by 2030 knowing that it’s hugely ambitious. But I’m committed to trying and hope all in
@leicestercofe
will join me.
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I did wonder about that hat I saw him wearing recently...🥳
Loving how
@revbarryhill
has usurped the See of Leicester from
@SnowMartyn
in this week’s
@churchnewspaper
🤣
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David and Helen have made an extraordinary contribution to
@leicestercofe
and to
@LaundeAbbey
. They will be sorely missed and we pray for them and for the staff and trustees of Launde as they prepare for the changes ahead.
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Significant day as Rachel Bennetts is licensed as Prior to our new monastic community. Praying for her and all involved.
@leicestercofe
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That feeling when you’ve worked for months to reshape a charity and the AGM agrees! Great meeting today and strong endorsement to reshape our work around teaching the faith, enabling mission and leading church and society
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Special afternoon at Leicester Cathedral praising God through many cultures, languages and diverse expressions at the annual Global Carol Service
@leicestercofe
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Looking forward to welcoming Libby to East Midlands. Great appointment.
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Such a privilege to ordain these wonderful people this morning.
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A significant milestone on a long journey. Well done to all involved.
City planners in
#Leicester
have given the go ahead to
@LeicsCathedral
project to create a Heritage Learning Centre by 2022
@engcathedrals
#Cathedrals
@churchofengland
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Just licensed
@Lustherev
as our BAME Enabler. Wonderful event with African singers and great sermon from Lusa
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During this period of national mourning, I have held off commenting on the worrying events which have taken place in Leicester. This is a city that has always prided itself in strong community relations. ⅓
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I rather like this prayer on the day we remember the naming of Jesus “give us grace faithfully to bear his Name, to worship him in the freedom of the Spirit,
and to proclaim him as the Saviour of the world;”
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As we work together to express your love,
We ask this in your holy name.
Amen
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#Lambeth
offering many opportunities to learn from other bishops. Here with other ‘Bishop Protectors’ for the Community and Society of St Francis.
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We appeal for calm and commit ourselves to continue supporting healthy disagreement, being good neighbours to those who have different opinions in order to maintain the peaceful communities we have long been proud of in this city."
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A huge thank you to Hilary Ison and Christopher Southgate as we gathered clergy, lay leaders and colleagues from across the diocese for a study day around experiences of trauma
@leicestercofe
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Out and about this Ash Wednesday offering 'Ashes to Go' with Chris & Nick from the Wigston Benefice on Bell Street in Wigston Magna
@leicestercofe
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20 minutes flying, 40s free fall, 5 minutes floating. Great experience. Thanks to all who came to support.
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Truly extraordinary: “You are loved. The violent and deadly crimes you perpetrate are abhorrent and detestable, but YOU are loved”
Egypt bus attack victims refused to renounce Christian faith before being shot by ISIS, bishop confirms: …
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Prayers with all affected by London attack. Appeal for calm as we absorb this shock.
#prayforlondon
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Diocesan Synod gathering in marquee on our lawn. We believe in fresh expressions of church!
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An honour to lead the Service & Parade at the Arch of Remembrance in Victoria Park this morning as we give thanks for all those who gave so much
@leicestercofe
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Last week in Oral Questions, I was assured that the rate of children living in absolute poverty had fallen, but data published by the government today shows 100,000 more children are living in absolute poverty than last year - bringing the total to 4.3 million (1/2)
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Pretty much sums up what I shall be talking about at today's
#teachingthefaith
conference with Readers from around the country
The priesthood of the people of God is to be exercised in the midst of the secular world of business, labour, politics and culture.
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I'm deeply saddened by this tragic news. My prayers are for Simon's family, friends and former work colleagues. He served this county with great distinction and will be sadly missed by so many.
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A beautiful day to begin my Lent Pilgrimage, praying with and receiving the generous hospitality & welcome of the communities of St Mary's Anstey, All Saints Thurcaston, All Saints Newtown Linford and St Peter's Copt Oak: what3words ///journeying.praying.being
@leicestercofe
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Real delight to licence Jonathan Dowman as Growing Faith Enabler in the Launde Deanery today in a joy filled service at Tugby with children from all the 4 church schools
@leicestercofe
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Today I will be licensing Andy Hartropp as Vicar of Ibstock and Heather. It will be a very small private service. Please pray for him as he starts ministry in such unusual circumstances.
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Youngest sons birthday today. Had been intending to go out for bbq but decided not to battle the crowds and instead stay in beautiful Bishops Lodge garden
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