A Few Thoughts and Reflections at the end of 2023

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Installation of Rev Berwyn as new Abbot at Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey.
It was an honour to join the community and laity to be part of this special occation.



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Peak District Walks.
Enjoyed a short break with by brother Eric and his wife Catherine.


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Stayed at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa for Charlie & Georgie's Wedding,
Strange to meet up with the BORN FREE FOREVER traveling exhibition again after first
 admiring it in Exhibition Park in Newcastle earlier in the year.


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Charlie & Georgie's Wedding Celebration at Boldre, near Lymington, Hampshire.
Close on 200 guests and a Newcastle United Theme, I sat at the 'Bobby Robson Table'.




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New Home (taken over 1 July 2023 - moved in by 14 December and overlap at Saville Lodge 
till the end of January)


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Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery - Dumfries
A rare visit with Holly Baker both to enjoy seeing the Monastery again
 and to donate around 50 books on Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan Medicine.


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Samye Ling Tibetan Monastery - Scotland


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Indian Classical Music at The Sage/Glasshouse.
One of a series organised by Gem Arts I attended with David and Heather Borthwick.



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Moving house December 2023.
(work in progress - Dining Room).



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Moving house December 2023.
(work in progress - Front Lounge).



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Moving house December 2023.
(work in progress- Front Lounge).



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Moving house December 2023.
(work in progress - Hallway).



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Moving house December 2023.
(work in progress, but time a rest).






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Castlerigg Stone Circle - Lake District.
(not my photo but one of my favourite places).

   
















	   

May the long-time Sun
Shine upon you,
All love surround you
And the pure light
 Within you
Guide your way on.