Here is ⁦Augustine Tanner-Ihm⁩ on ⁦Via Media News⁩ telling truth that hurts: ‘Overseers were harsh white men from a privileged class that would propagate violence and torture against people that looked like me.’ #AnglicanTwitter - this is a must read. viamedia.news

“I’m sorry, George, but marriage to the Infanta is essential if we are to secure an alliance against France.”

At the end of June we had the most amazing time with 35 young people coming to Worcester College, Oxford for the very first gathering of #TheOxfordChoralExperience. They sang & laughed & were brilliant: here are some of their reflections on their weekend together. youtu.be/VAaiqI7h9Pg?fe…

Terrific evening at the Sheldonian tonight. Víkingur Ólafsson on great form - beautiful Schumann, and a heart-rending Bach encore. Oh, how his Bach wrings the tears from my eyes… Great playing from the guys in the Oxford Phil too. Thanks all!

Another moment from the recent Worcester College Chapel tour to Florence & Rome. At the wonderfully welcoming St Mark's Florence the choir sang my Worcester College responses. Here they are: youtu.be/6xa8JEbQQVA?fe…

The Bach prelude Víkingur Ólafsson treated us to as an encore last night. youtu.be/aL8rWu7uGc0?fe… Except - a recording doesn’t begin to do justice to the full magic of the in-person experience. But still. Enjoy.

Loved my 1st visit to this years BBC Proms Royal Albert Hall tonight - Sinfonia of London under John Wilson always sound amazing. And if I want a tad more jazz hands from my Gershwin & an emotional notch more from my Barber, I still loved every minute! Thanks to all!

Just seen an ad on here for the movie A Quiet Place: Day One - and then I looked up on the train home I’m travelling on, & this sign suddenly felt a bit less friendly…

AI’s version of my dog’s life. It’s uncannily close to the real thing Worcester College, Oxford!

Sir, Over the last few days we have watched in horror as a small minority has brought hatred, violence and vandalism to towns and cities across the country. We have seen anti-Muslim hatred and the targeting of mosques; asylum seekers and refugees attacked; violence directed

Just about 5 weeks now till the #RadicalLove conference at St James & Emmanuel Didsbury. stjamesandemmanuel.org/radical-love-c… This is hosted by an amazing, genuinely inclusive church, & I can’t wait to see all kinds of friends old & new, & speak about God’s radical love for everyone.

There’s still plenty of time to apply for 2025 Choral & Organ Awards before the deadline of September 1st. Check out our website worc.ox.ac.uk/college-life/c… & make sure to download the booklet there on organ & choral scholarships!

Hurrah. August podcast! With the witty and wonderful alexhuzzey joining Rev Jody Stowell 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏴 and Marcus Green whilst Kate Massey is on hols 🫶🏽❤️. open.spotify.com/show/7oE6X8NXK…

This was great fun - always wonderful to chat with Rev Jody Stowell 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏴, and without Kate Massey we were joined by the lovely alexhuzzey. Two Gay Guys & A Gal for a change. The Inclusive Evangelicals podcast, episode 6 is now available!

At The RSC for #Pericles. What about great production. Absolutely loving this show - the whole cast is fantastic, but Alfred Enoch in the title role is superb. Get a ticket. Go see this. Fantastic.

During the Closing Ceremony, the first woman Mayor of Paris will pass the Olympic flag to the first woman Mayor of Los Angeles. In that moment, I hope we’ll be showing girls across the world that they can run for gold, and they can also run for office. Tonight, we make history.

I think I prefer the NBC Olympics & Paralympics version of the The Olympic Games medal table to the BBC Sport one. No particular reason.

Terrific commentary from BBC Sport tonight The Olympic Games #Paris2024 There is a very special way that Andrew Cotter has of using asides and little groans that makes you feel like you’re watching with a friend. He & Hazel Irvine are terrific. Many thanks.

Oops! 🤦 A number of athletes tripped at the same moment during the #Paris2024 closing ceremony 😬 #bbcolympics #Olympics