Art in focus: September 2019

27/09/2019 | Reform

The Ancient of DaysWilliam Blake, etching and watercolour

It’s a very bold thing to do, to picture God. But this didn’t deter the visionary artist William Blake. He made this image of the Ancient of Days – the title taken … Read More

Interview: A liberal helping

23/08/2019 | Reform

Tim Farron MP talks to Stephen Tomkins

Tim Farron became Leader of the Liberal Democrats in 2015, to pick up the pieces after the party was decimated in a general election that reduced its Westminster seats from 57 to eight. … Read More

I am… a haemophiliac

23/08/2019 | Reform

Olly Black on living with haemophilia

I kept getting bruises all over when I was six months old. My dad’s mum thought my mum and dad were beating me. They took me for tests, and found out I had genetic … Read More

Commitment-Phobe: My Christian holiday

23/08/2019 | Reform

What is it with Christians and camping?

Another year, another summer, and another season of my family and me successfully avoiding Christian camping. I recently asked the vicar’s wife: ‘What is it with Christians and camping?’ She promptly and succinctly … Read More

On the pilgrim way: ‘Longer term memory is a blessing’

23/08/2019 | Reform

Sheila Maxey reflects on memory

Memory is a touchy subject among old people like me because we are all experiencing short-term memory loss. What did I come upstairs for? Why can’t I remember the name of my neighbour? It is … Read More

Here & now: Sophie Dorling

23/08/2019 | Reform

Sophie Dorling is searching for work

‘No, I’m still looking.’ These four words have crossed my lips countless times in recent weeks and months. ‘There’s just nothing out there’ – an all-too-common phrase also. Job hunting isn’t something I like … Read More