A VICAR has turned author with a book on theology which draws on his parish experiences in Rushock.

Blurred Encounters - A Reasoned Practice of Faith, by John Reader, priest-in-charge of Elmley Lovett with Hampton Lovett, Elbridge and Rushock, is published on April 1 by Aureus Publishing at £12.99.

It is described as "doing theology from the village up" and was developed from his work in the community with the young, families, farmers and his ministry in a housing association.