Derek writes: Monthly on the first Monday of the month 2 – 4.0 p.m. a small group gather in the Churchyard to undertake jobs that normally wouldn’t get done. Last month it was planting bulbs, clearing around graves and clearing up a snapped off branch.There is always plenty to do. We stop for tea & … [Read more…]
Derek writes: St. Margaret’s Church held its first Light Party last Saturday 29th Oct. at the Sharpthorne. Hall 7 families attended. The plan was to provide an alternative to Halloween. We started with making & decorating candle holders out of clay & beads, also drawing on pebbles and butternut squashes. Moving on to Super hero … [Read more…]
Derek writes: My parents are in the process of moving house after 56 years in the same 4 bedroom property. As you can imagine it is full of a variety of belongings, including hundreds of books. These I brought to Sharpthorne for the market in September, inevitably once I publicised the word Book stall I … [Read more…]
Derek writes: As an alternative to a Halloween Party, St. Margaret’s Church is organising a Light Party on Saturday 29th October 4 – 6.0 p.m. at the Sharpthorne Hall, focussing on Jesus Light of the World. We will make & decorate clay light holders, play games, eat pizza & party food, dance and dress up … [Read more…]
Derek writes: The 16th October will be Mother Nicol’s last Sunday Service ( 10.30 a.m. ) in the Parish before she leaves to take up her new position in Hereford. We wish Nicol & Paul a fond farewell and say a big thank you for all that they have done over the last 4 years. … [Read more…]