Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A lovely morning visiting to Whorlton, County Durham, to see and walk on the recently well restored Whorlton suspension bridge (opened last week after 7 years closure). Took the opportunity to visit the grave, in the churchyard, of Bishop A C Headlam (1862-1947) former Bishop of Gloucester,. 010
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Lovely day on chaplaincy duty at the Cathedral. A couple looking for 'green men' got me looking and finding some wonderful ceiling bosses in the cloisters. 011
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Who are these chaps? All four have a connection with where I walked today as one of my September walks in support of Pancreatic Cancer research. Find out who they are at my fundraising page - and while you are there you'd be welcome top donate! fundraise.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/fundraisers/... 000
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Where do we go with this? On my blog: retiredrector.blog/2026/08/18/w...retiredrector.blogWhere do we go with this?“I would take a thread and a needle and I’d interweave love into our society” “I think, in my humble opinion, we have lost our way in our society…” “We all… 011
Reposted by Canon Ian GomersallDigital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 02/08/2026A city in France planted wild strawberries around urban trees so anyone can harvest them for free. The initiative makes better use of public spaces, encourages community participation, and provides fresh food for local residents. 3328
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 01/08/2026In the Chapter House @DurhamCathedral Pevsner comments ..The corbels of the apse ribs "are carried by atlantes ... a motif unique in England" (Atlantes was a new word to me) 010
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 27/07/2026In the Bishop’s Park at Bishop Auckland. But what is it? 130
Reposted by Canon Ian GomersallEmma @emmasartworks.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Dragonflies and Damselflies at Saltholme, Teesside, on Monday. 🐡 #wildlife 18722
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Pleased to have this fine walk from home to the market place in Bishop Auckland. 030
Reposted by Canon Ian GomersallMayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 22/07/2026Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal. 20368812724829
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 22/07/2026From a collection of things actually said in US courts, and taken down verbatim by court reporters 010
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 17/07/2026I felt Baroness Warsi made a very important point about the poor reporting by British media, and lack of dicussion in the public forum of growing Islamophobia, on the @BBCr4today programme this morning. Listen from 1:52 here www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukToday - 17/07/2026 - BBC SoundsNews and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 121
Reposted by Canon Ian Gomersallwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Embroidered artwork created by women of the Otomi people of the central Altiplano (Mexican Plateau) region of Mexico #WomensArt 82177340
Reposted by Canon Ian GomersallThe Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Look at these grim pictures from Swaleside prison. With men cooped up for 23 hours a day in cells, is this jail keeping the public safe or simply storing up problems for later? Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thehowardleague #LiftTheLidOnPrisons #PrisonTok #CriminalJustice 024
Reposted by Canon Ian GomersallThe Howard League @thehowardleague.bsky.social · 13/07/2026The prison population rose this week and now stands at 86,037. This time last week there were 197 less people in prison. The prison estate should not hold more than 81,681 people, the population currently exceeds this level by 4,356. howardleague.org/prison-watch 011
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 14/07/2026In Hamsterley Forest, County Durham. #TreeTuesday 020
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 14/07/2026A delight to offer Mass #DurhamCathedral today commemorating the saintly John Keble. I hope and pray his gentle, pastoral example may be an inspiration to parish priests today, and his verse continue to enrich the church. (He also had a sense of fun and was a keen gardener.. ) 000
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Banners and Bands, and a great community atmosphere at the Durham Miners' Gala today. A sign of hope. 040
Reposted by Canon Ian GomersallBob of Teesdale @bobm50.bsky.social · 11/07/2026At the Durham Miners Gala. We are many they are few. Solidarity brothers and sisters 0172
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 01/07/2026‘miner and child’ Tom McGuiness #MyBpAPhotos - things seen in Bishop Auckland. 020
Reposted by Canon Ian GomersallMadhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 26/06/2026We could all use some good news these days Ghana cut malaria deaths by 86%!!! And they followed science and good public health policies healthpolicy-watch.news/how-ghana-sl...healthpolicy-watch.newsHow Ghana Slashed Child Malaria Deaths By 86% - Health Policy WatchFor decades, malaria has been one of Africa's most persistent health challenges. In Ghana, it was once the leading cause of death for children under five. Bed 6904256
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Very pleasant stroll in Hayberries Nature Reserve, after a nice lunch at the Rose & Crown, Romaldkirk, #Teesdale. Lots of wildflowers, and the song of the Reed Bunting, Willow Warbler, Wren, Pied Wagtail and Blackbird (thank you 'Merlin'). 020
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 20/06/2026A place of consolation near home The Peace of Wild Things. retiredrector.blog/2024/11/26/t... 010
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 09/06/2026This evening at 7pm UK time I'm giving this online talk. It would be lovely to see you there. Follow this link for information on how to join www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behold-tic...eventbrite.co.ukBEHOLD!The origins and development of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 000
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Poppy field in Lower Teesdale near Selaby. 020
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Lancaster artist, Hannah Corbett’s work is influenced by her background growing up in the industrial landscape of the North East. #Womensart Darlington, 1970s, etching. 021
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Friends, you may be interested to listen to an online talk I am giving on the history and development of Benediction, with thoughts for the future. Tuesday 9th June 7pm UK time. Open to all,and feel free to share this. To enrol go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/behold-tic...eventbrite.co.ukBEHOLD!The origins and development of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 010
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Fascinating 'micro pilgrimage' around #DurhamCathedral led by Prof. Jane Heath looking at Marian art in the Cathedral. An excellent, different and spiritually enriching way to visit the Cathedral. and a lovely way to conclude May, Mary's Month. 030
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Lovely to have a (very small) part in the Durham Pride procession today. Such a joyful and friendly atmosphere. 040
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 28/05/2026I'm going to join in #Adorate this year. I invite you wherever you are and whoever you are to join in too if you wish, in whatever way you wish! Find out what its about at: retiredrector.blog/2026/05/26/a...retiredrector.blogAdorate!The Blessed Sacrament in the Monstrance on the High Altar at St Chrysostoms, Manchester When I served as a Parish Priest at St Chrysostom’s, Manchester each year during Corpus Christitide we … 010
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 26/05/2026I'm taking part in the Adorate! initiative - praying for one hour in the week of Corpus Christi. Will you? its open to all lay or ordained - I've explained more about it on my blog at and there is a link there to sign up. retiredrector.blog/2026/05/26/a... 000
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Happy Pentecost! Glorious weather and red flowers for the season 🌹(photos taken in the garden of @robm50.bsky.social 🙂) 082
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 21/05/2026I enjoyed seeing Catherine Opie’s portraits today - placed ‘in dialogue’ with traditional portraits @nationalportraitgallery. Imaginative and challenging. 000
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 20/05/2026#WorldBeeDay Seen today on Alkanet in wild flower garden Royal Foundation St Katherine, Limehouse 010
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 16/05/2026In 1954 Tony Benn wrote the s in his diary… (the world of politics doesn’t change much) 000
Reposted by Canon Ian GomersallMandy B 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 @begoodmandy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026I found myself on the edge of a lake, on a cold foggy morning … I was invisible, it was peaceful (pic by me) 903014191
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Lovely morning walk among the extraordinarily extensive Stanwick Iron Age complex of fortifications N Yorks. “One of the most grandiose sites in Iron Age Europe” (over 650 acres) A shout out too to Churches Conservation Trust @visitchurches.bsky.social for looking after Stanwick St John so well. 👍🏽 031
Canon Ian Gomersall @iangomersall.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Animals in @durhamcathedral.bsky.social While on chaplaincy duty in the Cathedral today I set myself a small task of looking for animals in the Cathedral. Here are some; 030