Faith Archives - Ticknall Life

St George’s Church

19 September 201521 March 2020 Jenny Stewart

St George’s is the parish church for Ticknall, much used by those who live locally for baptisms, weddings, funerals, Christmas and Easter services,

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Ticknall Methodists

2 September 200829 December 2019 Cedric Fowkes

In 1792 Ticknall Methodist Trustees paid 15 shillings for part of a garden on the old coach road from Calke Abbey to the

Faith Review

St George’s Christmas Tree Festival

13 December 201820 January 2020 Maggie Fenby-Taylor

This year was our 9th Christmas Tree Festival. It all began by chance when I visited Newton Solney’s church Christmas Tree Festival. The

Faith Historical Society Local History

200 years on, redundancy for Peter Marriott

24 November 201814 February 2020 Paul Colleyshaw

Around three years ago the clock at St Georges Church Ticknall stopped chiming. After several attempts to rectify the problem it was decided

Faith Local History

Methodism – London to Ticknall

9 September 20084 February 2020 Cedric Fowkes

In the year 1739, the Hastings sisters of Ashby were in London for the season, along with many other members of the gentry

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Secularism

3 September 20101 September 2016 Bryan Smith

Secularism is a principle that involves two basic propositions. The first is the strict separation of the state from religious institutions. The second

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Humanists

9 December 201519 December 2015 Bryan Smith

The British Humanist Association is the national charity working on behalf of non-religious people who seek to live ethical and fulfilling lives on the basis of reason and humanity. It promotes a secular state and equal treatment in law and policy of everyone, regardless of religion or belief.

Non-religious pastoral carers return to frontline duty in prisons

All non-religious pastoral carers will be able to return to frontline duty in prisons across England and Wales this week to continue to provide essential pastoral and emotional support to prisoners […]
Celebrants told to review funeral numbers with families in advance to help keep people safe

In response to new guidance on funerals issued yesterday by the Government, including on funeral attendance, Humanists UK’s Head of Ceremonies Isabel Russo said: ‘The law stipulates that […]
100 years of Welsh disestablishment: a proud legacy of pluralism and inclusion

Wales Humanists today celebrates 100 years of the disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales which led to the nation being more secular and plural, but says more needs to be done to ensure […]
Success! Safe, legal abortion access begins in Northern Ireland

Abortion will become legally available in Northern Ireland from today, after years of efforts to bring women’s rights in line with the rest of the UK and Ireland. Last October the Westminster […]
Humanist heritage: Unearthing the rich history of humanism in the UK with Madeleine Goodall

Madeleine Goodall is Humanists UK’s new Heritage Coordinator, leading our Humanist Heritage Project, celebrating the 125-year history of Humanists UK. Hi Maddy. Can you tell us a bit more about […]
Couples opt for online pre-wedding ceremonies: love in the time of coronavirus

Couples are adjusting to a strange new era. A temporary ban on weddings in the UK means couples whose weddings were due to take place this spring are now in the process of postponing their […]
Women in England and Wales to receive abortion care at home during COVID-19

UPDATE: Since this news item was originally published on 30 March, the Welsh Government, on 1 April, announced the women in Wales will also be able to access abortion care through e-consultations and […]
Humanists UK mourns its patron Ted Graham (1925-2020)

Humanists UK is sad to learn of the death of its patron Lord (Ted) Graham, who was also a long-serving member of the All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group (APPHG). A firm humanist and a Labour […]
Humanists begin weekly broadcasts on prison radio to raise hope during epidemic

Humanists have begun weekly broadcasts on the national radio station for prisoners as part of a new initiative to raise hope and offer support during the epidemic among prisoners, many of whom are […]
Advancing humanism in Wales: an interview with Kathy Riddick, Wales Humanists Coordinator

Kathy Riddick is the Wales Humanists Coordinator, working on the behalf of the non-religious in Wales to promote humanism, a secular state, and equal treatment for everyone regardless of religion or […]