Rev Richard Coles

Ticket to Ryde for Rev Richard Coles

The Reverend Richard Coles, he of BBCR4 Saturday Live fame, Cleric, broadcaster and former Communard is on his way to the Isle of Wight today.

A very keen tweeter – who wouldn’t be with nearly 70,000 followers – Richard started his day by letting his fans know that he was on his way to Ryde, St Cecilia’s Abbey to be precise.

In between his observations on other news happening today, Richard has been updating us all on his journey and asking travel advice along the way.

St Cecilia’s Abbey
Now having tackled the train delays, Richard is on the water and once landed, will be heading to meet the nuns at St Cecilia’s Abbey.

It’s somewhere we hadn’t heard of before, but their Website is full of fascinating information

Founded in 1882 and dedicated to the Peace of the Heart of Jesus, St Cecilia’s Abbey belongs to the Benedictine Order, and in particular to the Solesmian family of Dom Guéranger. The nuns live a traditional monastic life of prayer, work and study in accordance with the ancient Rule of St Benedict.

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