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The tradition continues with @lomastracey swimming in the Moray Firth @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/O7x5HjZTrT


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Was prepared for a cold surf today but so worth the effort. https://t.co/3oLFxS6pgF


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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Cannot agree more with @TWLOHA - enjoy the last 48 plus hours of 2020 and we start again after that... #Blessings https://t.co/GrN6jTeU1B


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RT @Bishop_Dunwich: Five Helps for a New Year from +Michael Ramsey to his clergy 1. Thank God. Often and always. 2. Take care to confess your sins. 3. Be ready to accept humiliations. They hurt but they help keep you humble. 4. Don't worry about status. 5. Laugh at things, absurdities, yourself https://t.co/hPAD5AwVsT


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Here is @lomastracey having her morning swim in the Moray Firth. @ Covesea Skerries Lighthouse https://t.co/rW2YRVk5vp


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Monday, December 28, 2020

A second day of having a session of over two hours in cold cold conditions and all I have to show for it is sore muscles and a broken leash. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/PpWzAGRBwM


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Saturday, December 26, 2020

A boxing day swim by some brave people, @anna.schonken and @lomastracey. Before you ask, yes @philipschonken did as well, just I was out first to take the photo. @ Covesea Skerries Lighthouse https://t.co/Lzrpt9cU5U


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Thursday, December 24, 2020

Decided to make boerewors today as a Christmas treat for myself. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/aDGH5eoMyP


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Just posted a photo @ Gordonstoun https://t.co/BmT9rbIleu


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The end product @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/VqEulzR6AO


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Decided to make boerewors today as a Christmas treat for myself. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/XEP0YC2Zz9


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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Blessed to welcome, read and offer the dismissal at Holy Trinity Elgin's distanced Carol and Eucharist service this evening. Thank you @scottishepiscopalchurch @ Holy Trinity church Elgin https://t.co/OD3j7hw0Wp


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May you all have a blessed time https://t.co/qA8bjv0T5m


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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

RT @secsynod: All are invited to our online Carol Service featuring the Scottish Episcopal Virtual Choir, bible readings and other music from @psandgsmusic and the Choir of Christ Church Morningside. https://t.co/hECg8nPhZZ


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RT @FrPeterAnthony: https://t.co/e6fUBLfXH7


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follow him on Twitter here @TerranWilliams4


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As the world is going into lockdown, you may have more time on your hands, so do have a look at Terran Williams' new site https://t.co/MLpcLIPBX1 and his new book https://t.co/CnfvkhuRWP


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RT @secsynod: The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, is one of 10 church leaders in Scotland who have each recited a line of a heartfelt joint video message for Christmas. https://t.co/sTxXsYkNRi


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Quiet on the beach today. @ Covesea Skerries Lighthouse https://t.co/FzfI3t8B7q


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Monday, December 21, 2020

RT @markcrosby: Home Alone seems to be the most relatable Christmas film right now. 🏡There's no one else in the house. 🌍Kevin's family are in a different country. 🙅🏼‍♂️He keeps his distance from everyone. 🇫🇷The McCallister family can't get home from France. https://t.co/icyjW4SUsF


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Sunday, December 20, 2020

Privileged to have preached at St Margaret's Lossiemouth and Holy Trinity Elgin for #Advent Four this morning as part of my @secsynod placement. Thank you all.


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Friday, December 18, 2020

Even with a temperature drop, we had to have a braai last night. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/Ku0ChSPPtw


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Wednesday, December 16, 2020

This afternoon I am attempting to roast my own coffee beans. Should be fun and probably messy. Thank you @housecoffeeofdoncaster https://t.co/PSBJIbSWaW


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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Thinking about my mates back in the Eastern Cape with this news...https://t.co/5IkgDT6j8p


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Sunday, December 13, 2020

RT @secsynod: All are invited to join our online worship for the Third Sunday of Advent with the Bishop of Brechin from St Ternan’s, Muchalls. https://t.co/CbIOUCSDHt


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Saturday, December 12, 2020

I did... https://t.co/mnKu2j8Ewk


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Friday, December 11, 2020

RT @secsynod: The Scottish Episcopal Church welcomes you to join our online worship. There will be a number of special services during December, including an online Carol Service, a Crib Service, Midnight Mass and the Christmas Morning Eucharist. https://t.co/pmoUbua4D6 https://t.co/dAw7ifrFGC


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Thank you to the amazing team of colleagues at @gordonstoun for the support and encouragement over the course of this past term. It has been a pleasure to serve with you.


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Friday, December 04, 2020

Enjoying an @secsynod institute lecture with @eltalbot leading us on discipleship and church growth. Interesting video interview with @alanhirsch discussed as a starter.


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Monday, November 30, 2020

Sunday, November 29, 2020

RT @LyallLyalla: Another day at the office. It's tough working weekends at times! https://t.co/POrOW331cR


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What to do when students are unable to travel home for the leave out weekend? You bring the fun fair to @gordonstoun. Screams of delight. https://t.co/pwuMIfRFzV


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Thank you to @GstounChaplain for hosting a lovely #Advent Sunday service at the @gordonstoun Michael Kirk, with students distanced but active in parts of the service. https://t.co/xNOHChheS5


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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

love this question from @s_j_cross this morning in his daily blast: "Is the sky good or bad? Unsubtle distinctions become meaningless when we consider them carefully. Black and white aren’t so different as they may appear."


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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Sounds like most of my mornings... https://t.co/A4p1NmoqJR


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Lovely to see the supportive communities that are keeping schools and education at the top of their priorities for the sake of our young people. Thank you to all at @gordonstoun doing the same https://t.co/74fPFkR1Tv


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Another day another morning. Always good to see the sun rise and know that as the day is new so is our hope. Have a good one. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/Lnzu6iNfQG


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Saturday, November 14, 2020

Listening to Rev Ben Lillie as part of the @csuk_csi winter gathering. Thank you @ChristianSurfer and others for organising. https://t.co/wzlkfMRMQx


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Wishing all our @gordonstoun family and friends a very happy Diwali. Many blessings. https://t.co/r5HsnmSxGO


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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Lovely to some @gordonstoun footage in this clip.. https://t.co/Mwlb8IIfst


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Sunday, November 08, 2020

An empty Chapel on Remembrance Sunday as services were conducted in houses at @gordonstoun. House captains and youngest members of each house then laid the wreaths at there allocated times. Thank you to @GstounChaplain and @GstounMusic for their organisation and participation. https://t.co/t52BgXV8pu


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We will remember https://t.co/BwBi7iIfga


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Saturday, November 07, 2020

This evening the Head of Senior School @gordonstoun put into action our ethos of being of service and helped serve food. So was the queue long or short for his deft handling of the spatula? https://t.co/o9txslhiQT


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Standing distanced with the @DuffusHouse year 10 household this evening watching a small display of fireworks close to their home. https://t.co/xyFjsZYhqq


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RT @BishopStrange: Prayers for all in the USA as the news of the election result spreads. #primus


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RT @gordonstoun: Today would’ve been bonfire & fireworks night. It can’t be this year - but that’s not a reason not to post a picture by our own John Campbell who will hopefully be on the roof of G House next year capturing the event. Note our own Fire Engine 🚒 on standby - just in case! 💥 https://t.co/m98gkq9YFO


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RT @dannykellywords: 253 plays 213, with nothing happening for three days. The Americans have finally discovered cricket! #Election2020 https://t.co/kfpwJ96FaL


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Friday, November 06, 2020

A lovely day on the Moray Firth for the @gordonstoun year 9s doing their Water Sports Programme. https://t.co/iCbGrXwNa2


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Wednesday, November 04, 2020

Lovely to have @charlieheadsup visit @gstounjunior to speak about his paddle around Scotland unaided to raise funds and awareness for mental health. Do follow him... https://t.co/hPRsT87Nyh


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Monday, November 02, 2020

Will you chip in to help my team raise much-needed funds for men&rsquo's health this #Movember? Together we can stop men dying too young. https://t.co/K3CF03Jadp


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What a weekend in the life of a full boarding school like @gordonstoun and what a wonderful and supportive staff team I am privileged to work with - thank you!


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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Morning all. Dog walk above the Lossie River mouth this dawn. Not a bad place to say a few prayers. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/V4Y5pmo49u


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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Very powerful... enjoy! https://t.co/zH06PlRVat


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Saturday, October 24, 2020

Another day another paddle. @ Covesea Skerries Lighthouse https://t.co/XlG0pzg3Hn


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Friday, October 23, 2020

Father daughter SUP session just before sunset this evening. Thanks @cahal for the photo @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/Y8AxpBeWKB


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Thursday, October 22, 2020

RT @gordonstoun: Applications are now open for our Year 12/6th form scholarships. The deadline for completing the online Google Form is 5pm Friday 30 October. Plus est en vous! There is more in you!  https://t.co/8oqXhMRnu2


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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

RT @gordonstoun: From this - to this. When you think about it, baking is magic, isn’t it?Not all of the half term pursuits at school have been outdoor! 🍪 https://t.co/NFjSxBhQ8g


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Could this be you? https://t.co/6rttauDlvf


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RT @gordonstoun: It’s been great having @OutwardBoundUK here at over half term. They’ve provided excellent activities for the students who stayed at school; very fitting as the brilliant organisation’s origins lie here, with founder Kurt Hahn, & is underpinned by his unique educational ethos. 🌊 https://t.co/mTC7BkOhZS


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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

If you have @netflixuk, this film is worth a watch. The footage captured is incredible. Enjoy! Thanks @tessa_lumley for the recommendation. And do support @seachangeproject https://t.co/kagsZUMMPV


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Sunday, October 18, 2020

The painted pebble snake created by visitors and locals. @ Burghead, Moray https://t.co/Ydm2z69Kv5


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Thursday, October 15, 2020

Excited to receive this @gordonstoun publication today. My half term reading sorted and thank you to the student editors and journalists for putting this together #autumnreading #halftermentertainment https://t.co/zg83P7NiaD


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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

In a time when all things are different, we at @gordonstoun have moved to an online Parents' Week. Looking forward to engaging with families. https://t.co/n8L5hvjm7x


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The @gordonstoun brief was, "It's been a summer like no other, so try to capture one of the strangest summers ever! Your challenge, in your bubble or household, is to create a group music video OR dance." Here are @HopemanHouse entertaining us - well done, great video! https://t.co/GCODjtK6We


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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Good discussions had at @gordonstoun Food and Faith group last evening. We asked them about their favourite Bible App or Devotional App. The chat took us on all sorts of paths, from online church services to virtual worship. https://t.co/iAnebHV3bm


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Saturday, October 10, 2020

Thursday, October 08, 2020

Tuesday, October 06, 2020

Mornings can be the best part of a day @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/z4fPJbqemO


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RT @charliemackesy: I thought I’d post another hug. There will be a time when we can do this again. https://t.co/QpsaDRcUwZ


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Monday, October 05, 2020

for all Computing teachers and network nerds out there... https://t.co/kiJZYoVleb


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This afternoon I am attending a Neglect Training session facilitated by the @TheMorayCouncil Child Protection Committee and @NHSGrampian - looking forward to this


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Enjoying this opportunity with @Youthscape - have a watch https://t.co/JHgDGqnPef


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Sunday, October 04, 2020

Enjoying an hour with @secsynod institute in a discussion called "Bravetalk" and we are looking at https://t.co/zqD5ojdDo6 - worth a watch


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The bible study I led this morning at @secsynod institute training. https://t.co/8JIbzMscLK


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Saturday, October 03, 2020

Lovely to meet Dr Carol Marples from Soul Marks Trust (https://t.co/bMwZSrx1BY) speaking to us @secsynod institute about "Freedom within a Framework". Her various case studies where interesting and helpful & it was lovely to see some of her art work - thank you https://t.co/pey4Nz8crQ


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It is lovely that we, members of the @secsynod institute, are able to join this service at https://t.co/a2zGYYc7p8 remotely from our residential weekend - https://t.co/zAOVvIWezU Blessings to Beki


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Something that I think we should all watch, maybe even suspend lessons and build a school wide response. Thoughts? https://t.co/sgHznqZZtZ


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Thursday, October 01, 2020

This is very real right now https://t.co/67Yze2K024


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If you or someone you know is looking for a new adventure, come and join us here @gordonstoun where we build the character the world needs today. Have a look - https://t.co/51pcQBQ8aL


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Monday, September 28, 2020

The days are shortening. I was up just after the sun this morning. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/zprseB8XGL


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Sunday, September 27, 2020

busy preparing a bible study for seminary next weekend on Luke 7:11-17 - any advice?


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Saturday, September 26, 2020

RT @gordonstoun: Our brilliant Healthcare Centre team in new scrubs donated by Unique, Lossiemouth - to whom huge thanks! Particularly to manager Maureen Halkett for organising & Sue Collis, who was a nurse here for 24 years, & one of the volunteers preparing & sewing the scrubs #thankyou https://t.co/KhQqhzg26y


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Friday, September 25, 2020

Happy Friday everyone https://t.co/b033pwT6cx


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