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Pause for Thought – letting go

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Pause for Thought on 4th September, 2024

Pause for Thought – letting go

As his son gets ready to start a new year at school, Adam Gidney, Chaplain, reflects on the sometimes tough but important transition of letting go of people and seeing them thrive in a new environment. Adam said: “For those who have young children, well done for making it through the...

Pause for Thought - Awareness

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Pause for Thought on 3rd July, 2024

Pause for Thought - Awareness

Alcohol Change UK is running Alcohol Awareness Week (1 to 7 July) to encourage the UK to think about the impact alcohol has on our society. Part of the aim is to reflect on how alcohol harm never impacts a person in isolation and to challenge the idea that alcohol...

Pause for Thought - friends and fallen comrades

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Pause for Thought on 5th June, 2024

To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Malc Reddaway, Deputy Lead Chaplain, shares a story from WWII about the power of friendship and camaraderie. Malc said: “The anniversary of D-Day brings all sorts of images to our screens; with veterans who can remember being there, to family members, politicians and royalty,...

Pause for Thought – The Olympic motto

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Pause for Thought on 22nd May, 2024

In 2021, The International Olympic Committee made a change to the official Olympic motto by adding the word 'Together' to recognise the unifying power of sport and the importance of solidarity. With the Games taking place this summer, Ian Williams, Senior Chaplain, reflects on how this worldwide event unites people...

Pause for Thought - Chaplaincy - You What?

Posted by Devon Partnership Trust in Pause for Thought on 3rd April, 2024

Every week one of our chaplains takes the time to write a Pause for Thought, sharing stories and wisdom to help us in our work and daily lives. But what is it that our chaplains actually do? This week, Malc Reddaway, Senior Chaplain, reminds us of the important role our...