Derek writes: Seven years ago now we decided to create some new flower beds to provide summer colour in the Churchyard. Three beds on the West side of the Churchyard were marked out, dug over and sown with a wild flower mix. We continued with this strategy until this year when we decided to plant … [Read more…]
Derek writes: St. Margaret’s Church has organised 2 events over the past fortnight. A Churchyard market and a Storytelling afternoon. Would anyone come along to these events? We did our bit with posters, banners, emails & social media. But would people turn up? My prayer was that we would raise at least a £1,000 and … [Read more…]
Telling stories, we all have a story to tell if not a myriad of them. Jesus used parables to make a point and 2,000 years later we still remember them, from the Good Samaritan to the Prodigal son. This Sunday at St. Margaret’s Church ( 3.0 p.m. ) we have James Skillicorn, a retired teacher, coming … [Read more…]
Derek writes: How are we feeling today after the disappointment of the football. I was pretty flat for a couple of days, Thomas cried for 20 minutes when he saw the highlights on Monday morning. Will I see another final in my lifetime ?, ( I was a toddler in ’66 ). I have now … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Carnivorous plants and fly catchers. My father who is nearing his 89th birthday is a very keen gardener, hence my passion for this pastime. At a show, some time ago he bought a Sarracenia, commonly known as an insectiverous pitcher plant. ( probably a more accurate term than carnivorous ). He now has … [Read more…]