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Here Comes ChristmasChristmas DayHappy Christmas day.Join us on our quick Christmas quizSimon's final take on the Nativity storyThomas Hardy's poem - "The Oxen"- and - Our 30 minute musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "Just So" story - "The Elephant's Child" (or - How the Elephant Got it's Nose)Thanks to everyone who has contributed to our fun of the last month.All our episodes are online at:http://herecomeschristmas.netor on your favourite podcast download site (Spotify, iTunes, Google, etc..)Our best...2020-12-2549 min
Here Comes Christmas24 December - Christmas EveThe Christmas truce, WWI - 1914. What really happened?A special Christmas story for children aged 2 - 92.Trevor's ChristmasThe most famous Christmas poem by Clement Clarke Moore.Wishing a very happy Christmas Eve to all our listeners.Rachel & Paul2020-12-2439 min
Here Comes Christmas23 December - Here Comes ChristmasChristmas and Covid in the theatres. We talk with the musical director of the West End shows "Matilda" and "Waitress".Remembering the other Humperdink, Jane Austen's Emma and when we first flew around the moon."Have Yourself a Merry . . . . . . . . "The Nativity in a nutshell.Follow us on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-2333 min
Here Comes Christmas22 December - Here Comes ChristmasWhat has the Winter Solstice got to do with Christmas?Remembering Beatrix Potter.How to track Santa with satellites and radar.Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary."The Christmas Song"Rev. Simon's continued delve into the Nativity Story.Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-2227 min
Here Comes Christmas21 December - Here Comes ChristmasWill you be able to see the "Star of Bethlehem" this evening?How did Phileas Fogg achieve his timely circumnavigation?Song - "Just a Tale" (Howard Goodall)A couple of tips for your lockdown, winter garden.Simon's further Nativity thoughts.Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-2121 min
Here Comes Christmas20th December - Here Comes ChristmasRemembering "It's a Wonderful Life"Memories of loved ones no longer with us.How each life touches many others - The Nicholas Branston Foundation.Song - "Love Shines a Light"Rev. Simon's continued Christmas story.Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-2028 min
Here Comes Christmas19 December - Here Comes ChristmasThe first human broadcast from SpaceThe Christmas little dung twig.The launch of TitanicKing John's Christmas surpriseThe new, slimline you for the new year?Song - "When Christmas Comes to Town"Rev. Simons Nativity thoughts continued .. . . 2020-12-1927 min
Here Comes Christmas18th December - Here Comes ChristmasWhy is Santa coming to Ubley this week?Where does the Pink Panther live?What happened when The Grinch Stole Christmas?When Little Town of Bethlehem meets Star Trek.. . . and Rev. Simon's further Nativity thoughts.Follow us on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-1820 min
Here Comes Christmas17 December - Here Comes ChristmasToday - our three bruiser sheep. Did they have feelings too?Remembering Christmas in the Wind of The Willows.Compassion in World FarmingA song from an asinine nativity play.The Christmas Nativity - next episode from Rev. Simon.Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-1728 min
Here Comes Christmas16 December - Here Comes ChristmasWhat do you buy as a Christmas present for the person who has everything (or at least as much as a reasonable person could need) . . . we have the best answer.Happy Birthday Ludwig Van B.The Boston Tea Party. . . and the latest instalment of Rev. Simon's Nativity.Song - When a Child is Born / Peace on Earth.Join us on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-1625 min
Here Comes Christmas15 December - Here Comes ChristmasToday - Our Big Band Xmas song - on the day Glenn Millar disappeared (1944)How to cope with the 12 days of Turkey.Is it time to start your own cottage business?The continuing story of the Nativity with Rev. Simon.Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-1522 min
Here Comes Christmas14 December - Here Comes ChristmasToday, we remember this day in 1911 when Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole and the bravery of his British rivals, Cptn. Scott & team.A Christmas parody by Richard StilgoeThe Community Farm (Chew Magna) reveals the delights of fresh, organic veg and how you can get down and dirty by volunteering for a little, healthy farm work.https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.ukSong - "When a Child is Born"The next episode of Rev. Simon's Nativity Story.Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-1424 min
Here Comes Christmas13 December - Here Comes ChristmasToday - you'll get a buzz out of hearing about how we can help bees to save the world.Then we have a "travelling" theme with music, poems and thoughts of the road to Bethlehem - and to the Moon!.Rev. Simon Lewis continues his retelling of the Advent story.Find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-1321 min
Here Comes Christmas12 December - Here Comes ChristmasWhat is is like to spend Christmas with an earthquake?Remembering Frank Sinatra's birthday and his Christmas songs.The anniversary of Marconi's first transatlantic broadcast.The continuing story of the Nativity.Join us on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmasSPOTIFYhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7632ccLJOOjjJBB2Numjcf?si=d9vq5So9TC2CxnYNEP-Sxg2020-12-1223 min
Here Comes Christmas11 December - Here Comes ChristmasToday is all about kindness - particularly to our animal friends.Singing Donkeys at the Sidmouth Sanctuary.Talking Turkeys with Benjamin Zephaniahhttps://benjaminzephaniah.comSong - Little Donkeyand Rev. Simon's further thoughts on the Nativity Story.Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-1122 min
Here Comes Christmas10 December - Here Comes ChristmasToday - Winning the Nobel PrizePrize winner, Seamus Heaney's christmas poem.Thoughts of a Brown Owl. A 7th century song for Advent, brought up to date.Rev. Simon's 10th instalment of the Christmas story.Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-1022 min
Here Comes Christmas9th December - Here Comes ChristmasToday - how to have a SIMPLE Christmas - Less stress, more joy.Helping children recover from traumas that may be crippling their lives.https://www.trc-uk.orgAre you becoming Father Christmas?Do You Hear What I Hear? - What does the song really mean?Rev. Simon's next episode of the Nativity Story.Join us on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-0927 min
Here Comes Christmas8th December - Here Comes ChristmasToday - Two sons of Bristol, the dark and the light.The fairness of Fair Trade and how to find the BEST Christmas gifts.https://www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/Song - Just another StarA Poem for AdventMore Christmas jokes And Rev. Simon's continued journey on the Christmas Story.Join us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-0823 min
Here Comes Christmas7 December - Here Comes ChristmasToday - How to be a successful failure . . . with lessons from Thomas. Edison.Songs from The Snowman & Gustav HolstHow a mongrel dog became the leading light for autistic children.What do you put in a magic box?Has the bottom dropped out of the mistletoe market with social distancing?Join us on Facebook2020-12-0727 min
Here Comes Christmas6th December - Here Comes ChristmasIn today's episode - Who was St. Nicholas and how did he get the job of Christmas courier?A Christmas poem from John Betcheman - (and why should St. Pancras be grateful to him?)Song - "Mary Did You Know?"Living Later Life Wellwith the Methodist Care Homes AssociationChristmas Friendship Appealhttps://www.mha.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/christmas-friendship-appeal/Episode 6 of the Nativity Story with Rev. Simon Lewis.Matthew Chap 1. V 372020-12-0600 min
Here Comes Christmas5th December - Here Comes ChristmasAre you DREAMING of a "White Christmas"? Today we talk about snow and why it means so much to us for - well maybe at least two or three days of the year.Also - The RSPCA's work at ChristmasA snowy poem - and THAT song!RSPCA's Christmas Rescuehttps://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/donate/christmasFollow us on FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/herecomeschristmas2020-12-0500 min
Here Comes Christmas4 December - Here Comes ChristmasIn today's programme we touch upon loneliness and how Christmas can make it better or worse.Cheerful chat about Christmas Cards.A wistful song wishing your darling a happy Chriustmas.Tina tells us about her experience with the Salvation Army.Part 4 of Rev. Simon Lewis's personal view of the Nativity Story.Please contact us with any Christmassy news or views you have.More info on what we talk about today . . . . Royal British Legion - Christmas Shophttps://www.poppyshop.org.uk/collections/christmas-shopThe First...2020-12-0400 min
Here Comes Christmas3rd DecemberToday's theme is "Shopping" because its the day when UK is officially out of "lockdown" and we can head for the shops again.Pam Ayres' poem - "Goodwill to Men - Give us Your Money!""Hands Around The World"https://hatw.org.ukSong - "Silver Bells"by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans - 1950What would you like us to feature? Do let us know.https://herecomeschristmas.net/contact/Rachel & Paul Branston2020-12-0300 min
Here Comes ChristmasDecember 2nd - Here Comes ChristmasWelcome to day two of our audio advent calendar.Today - How to become a Donkey Guardian,Today in history.Making scrubs for the Covid carersRev. Simon Lewis's view of the Christmas Story - What does "gracious" mean . . . ?Songs:- How Far is it to Bethlehem- Believe (from Polar Express)FACEBOOKhttps://fb.me/herecomeschristmas BLOGhttps://herecomeschristmas.netThe Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuaryhttps://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk2020-12-0200 minHere Comes ChristmasDecember 1st - Here Comes ChristmasThe first episode of our Audio Advent Calendar, 2020. From the stables on the hill in Compton Martin, Somerset, where the donkeys and horses are gracious enough to let us share their home. We're Rachel and Paul Branston and this is our personal take on the run up to Christmas 2020.With the help of our friends, today we hear about The Friends of Chernobyl's Children, what do you say when an angel pops up in your lounge to give you startling news? and a poem and song for the first day of advent.Day...2020-12-0100 min
Here Comes ChristmasComing Soon - What to expect from Dec 1st.Just a quick trailer for our forthcoming podcast which starts on Dec 1st. Just a promise that the real podcast will be a joke-free zone. (Well, mainly).If you have a favourite Christmas poem, short story, song or tradition you think we should feature then please let us know at our website:www.HereComesChristmas.net2020-11-1300 min