Derek writes: We begun cutting the Churchyard grass this week, probably the earliest we have started. Not for the first time I mused over why the metal railings were left around only one of the box tombs, many of the others had railings originally but were removed during WW 2 to be melted down for … [Read more…]
Derek writes: We said good bye to my Uncle Tom this week, an honorary Uncle (as we called them all Uncle and Aunty back in the day ) He had a good innings, aged 93.Through our childhood years my family holidayed with his down in South Wales. Many fond memories were layered upon layer, year on … [Read more…]
Karen Blackman writes: I first heard about the ‘Living Faith’ course back in 2017, at a Diocesan Vocations Day I attended at St Peter’s, Brighton. At the time I felt the course was something I might like to do but what with the demands of work and family commitments, the timing just didn’t seem right. … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Snowdrops, it is now their moment in the spot light. What a joy they are, nodding to all and sundry who take time to look, stare and wonder. They are not always that easy to establish as dry bulbs, splitting clumps in the green after flowering helps to speed up the process. Definitely … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Winter flowering shrubs & plants catch the eye or nose or both. Daphne is no exception, the scent is delicious and the cluster of pink & white flowers are delightful. This plant in our garden was a return from a dissatisfied customer when I was working at Wych Cross Nurseries some 15 years … [Read more…]