• Predictions 2026

    1. A rocky road to the enthronement of the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
    2. Further turmoil and scandal in the Anglican Episcopates of the United Kingdom.
    3. No progress for those hoping for Equal Marriage in the Church of England.
    4. More talk about the Quiet Revival which will continue not to show up in denominational statistics.
    5. Success for BBC Farage TV as Reform make great gains in the May elections
    6. Despite its record in government, the SNP get about 60 seats in the new Scottish Parliament.
    7. Because of its record in government, the Labour party gets terrible results and there is an attempt to remove Keir Starmer as leader.
    8. Despite its record both in and out of government the Democratic Party does well in the November elections in the USA.
    9. Stock market has another volatile year but ends up on this year, but not by much. FTSE is 9,931 at the start of the year.
    10. 2026 is the hottest year ever recorded.

5 responses to “Lonely Hearts”

  1. Saph Avatar
    Saph

    Lonely Hearts
    Brilliant suggestion, anyway.

  2. Sarah Ingham Avatar
    Sarah Ingham

    Lonely Hearts
    It’s nice to see that the really important things still occupy your mind! Enjoyed reading the blog.

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    Anonymous

    Lonely Hearts
    Ooh, Sarah! Imagine seeing you here! Where are you?

  4. Ruth Avatar
    Ruth

    Well I’d sign your petition.

  5. A fried of Mary Magdalene Avatar
    A fried of Mary Magdalene

    Lonely Hearts
    Judging by what I see around the SEC, I think there’s a lot to commend a lonely hearts column.  Of course, being the SEC it would have to be inclusive and allow for same sex friendships too.  I say it go for it Kelvin!

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