Good Friday

Derek writes: Good Friday, what an amazing day we have had today in 2022, beautifully warm sunshine, the majestic Oaks leafing out, Cherry blossom and the Power of the cross no less diminished. One side of the coin points to a terrible day when we remember Jesus’ awful death by Crucifixion, a method of capital … [Read more…]

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…]

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…]

Pancakes

Derek writes:I trust you were able to indulge with plenty of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Like cream teas, I never seem to eat enough of them throughout the year. How are you going to spend Lent, this period leading up to Easter ? Traditionally we are encouraged to pray, fast ( give things up ) … [Read more…]

Uncle Tom

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…]