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…]

Jubilee

Derek writes Plans are underway to prepare a programme of events to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee over the long weekend June 2 – 5th, please keep these dates in your diary. There will be a Beacon lighting, Party in the Rec, Fete and Songs of Praise plus street parties on the Sunday lunch time. … [Read more…]

Chichester pilgrimage

Derek writes: Last Saturday The Shurvell family made a Pilgrimage to Chichester Cathedral. A 90 minute journey through rain, puddles and poor visibility. It felt like like quite a trek, fortunately the return home was easier.The reason for this trip was for me to be commissioned as an Authorised Lay Minister with ‘Children, Youth & Families’ … [Read more…]

Rosie

Derek writes:   We said goodbye today to our 16 year old Jack Russell Terrier, Rosie. What a joy she has been over the past years getting us out walking the neighbourhood, Ashdown Forest and beyond, catching rats, chasing cats and being part of the ebb & flow of family life. We will miss you … [Read more…]