The newly refurbished Salford Crescent Station

It's good to see some positive investment in these difficult financial times. The station now has longer platforms, a lift, a great new ticket office and so it's easier to use the station and it feels a lot more spacious and safer.

The Mayor of Salford, Ian Stewart was there to do the official opening.

Cllr Derek Antrobus admiring the view from the ticket office.

Photography Group walk around Prince's Bridge

The Photography Group that for the next few weeks meets outside Canon Hussey Court on Wednesdays at 1 pm went down to Prince's Bridge yesterday. Here are some of my photos. Some from the group can be found here: http://wewanderedwesaw.wordpress.com/page/2/ Most of the group still need to upload their photos though as we had such a good time that we didn't have enough time to upload pictures at the end. Many of the group had never been to this area which is full of lovely views and surprising quiet. The area will soon become a construction site though as they build the Ordsall Chord, so enjoy it while you can!

Town from Middlewood.

The Tory party conference was still on.

Recreating a famous Kevin Cummins Photo of Morrisey

I wish it could be Greenbelt every day...

Here I am at Greenbelt and it's drawing towards a close. I've had a good time. I've heard some good music, been inspired by some good speakers, failed to get into a few venues, drunk to much (very lovely) beer in the Jesus Arms, caught up with some good friends, chatted to a few strangers and generally got a lot from being here, part of this temporary community that for me is such a good model for church. It is fantastic that 20,000 people can come together, young & old, straight & gay, families & single, from all over, with all sorts of different interests and passions and we become a fantastic inclusive community. This is how church should be. Here are some photos. Our Zoë has loved being here. When I get home I'll upload quite a few more (as well as putting some washing on and having a shower or bath!)