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The Norfolk and Norwich Christian community website Duo to ride Via Beata for homelessness charity  John Pinnington, a former headteacher of Notre Dame, is cycling from St David’s to Lowestoft with a friend to raise money for the homelessness project Emmaus. Together with Paul Appleby, he will be riding 480 miles along the route of the Via Beata over seven days. The pair hope to raise more than £6000 for Emmaus Norfolk & Waveney.  John writes: “When you go for sponsorship, it is always a bit scary because there is a greater responsibility around completing the event. However...

Four Norfolk Christians recognised by the Queen  Four Norfolk Christians have today been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen for their service to the community in the centuries-old Royal Maundy Money tradition. The giving of Royal Maundy Money by HM The Queen is a long-established tradition. The name “Maundy” and the ceremony itself derive from an instruction of Jesus at the Last Supper that his followers should love one another. This symbolic act of giving a gift of money in small purses is a ceremonial living out of that Christian care. There are as many recipients as there are yea...