A-z Wedding And Refugees' Welcome In York
I first met James in Adelaide., before he cut his hair and when he was known as Jimbo - part of Brad Bessell's Metal Band. I met Rebecca's parents a year or so back. They are friends of some of our Aidan and Hilda Group in Harare. We enjoyed a marvellous reception in the historic Merchant Taylors Hall.
I arrived early, amid a big demonstration in favour of welcoming refugees. The Minster had a huge banner 'We Welcome Refugees' . Its Dean, Vivienne Faull, has offered to take a refugee family into her home. Two people told me they would also.
I used the Minster library to learn about this city at the time of Saint Aidan, and I went to the state-of-the-arts Jorvik Centre, which explains how Vikings developed this city. My B&B was within walking distance of the city centre. More people said hello to me in York, sober or otherwise, than in any other place I can recall.