The Basuto Prince

PRINCE  JEREMIAH  LIBOPUOA  MOSHUESHUE of BASUTOLAND  King Letsie III of Lesotho (formerly Basutoland) was educated at Ampleforth continuing a family tradition of British education, which had begun over a century ago.  He is the great-grandson of one of the outstanding characters in the history of South Africa, Moshesh I or Moshueshue. This King was unique … Continue reading The Basuto Prince

Not-the-vicar’s Letter – July/August 2023

In my last letter I mentioned that our Church here in Welshampton celebrates 160 years since it’s consecration. Our plans for some celebrations are now firmed up. The Treasures of Welshampton Church – a talk in church by Christopher Jobson with tea and cake, is fixed for Saturday July 15 at 2 pm. If you … Continue reading Not-the-vicar’s Letter – July/August 2023

Not-the-Vicar’s Letter – June, 2023

Did you all watch the coronation of King Charles with all its pageantry?  I thoroughly enjoyed it all as I am a bit of a Royalist.  In fact, it was the second coronation I had seen as I was just 6 years old when Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1953.  I remember sitting in our … Continue reading Not-the-Vicar’s Letter – June, 2023