2022bulbsfor2022

Derek writes: Last Autumn, bulbs were planted by the School children and members of the community at the School  and Churchyard. Five months later their joyous colours are spelling out 70 years of Queen Elizabeth on the throne. 2022 bulbs were planted in the Churchyard, many thanks to our sponsors:  the Bonfire Society,The Churchyard Trust … [Read more…]

Blackthorn winter

Derek writes: This is not an April fool. The phrase “ Blackthorns winter“ has been used several times in the Shurvell household over the past couple of days. After lovely warm days in March we now have a cold spell coinciding with the blossoming of Blackthorn, ( Prunus spinosa ) which produce sloes. We call this … [Read more…]

Mothering Sunday posies

Derek writes’ The 4th Sunday of Lent, refreshment Sunday, Mothering Sunday & Mother’s Day are all titles we give to this coming Sunday plus the clocks go forward. It was a time to take stock on our Lenten Journey, go on Pilgrimage to the Mother Church ( Cathedral ) bake a cake and visit the … [Read more…]

The Ides of March

Derek writes:Beware the Ides of March said a soothsayer in BC 44 and the rest was history for Julius Caesar. ( ‘O” level English literature). The 15th March is an important day in the Shurvell household, with a birthday and the date we use to measure whether the season is early, late or par. At … [Read more…]

Jackdaws in the Belfry

Derek writes: Jackdaws are hard working and persevering. They have been at St. Margaret’s  for years if not centuries. They are keen to get in to the Belfry to make their nests, thus any opening has to be securely covered with mesh to let air in and sound out. Over the decades the Jackdaws had … [Read more…]