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AUTUMN SERVICES
Harvest Thanksgiving on September 21st was well attended with eighteen of us in church on a fine late summer morning. We chatted afterwards over refreshments and coffee, both inside and outside the church in relaxing warm sunshine.
Pet Service: Revd Paula created a lovely service on October 19th, which I’m sure would have been better attended had we not had such a wet day. However, the rain was very welcome at the time and ten people and three dogs came to church. The dogs were each awarded a certificate officially confirming how well loved and blessed they are.
Remembrance Sunday on November 9th was observed with a service in the church. In the bright misty churchyard leaves were falling as we honoured the six men from our parish who fell in the Great War. We listened to Marjorie Pickthall’s poem, ‘Marching Men’, and heard some first-hand accounts of life at the front over a hundred years ago. Many of the congregation of thirteen took part in the service, but a power cut beforehand meant that we were unable to use the electric organ. Sara D, ever resourceful, brought along her euphonium with which she skilfully accompanied our singing, adding a fresh appeal to the three chosen traditional hymns. Thanks to all who played a part.
SAFARI SUPPER
This took place on the evening of October 18th and proved to be a popular social event, as it always has done in the past, providing an opportunity to catch up with neighbours in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. Beginning with drinks and canapes in The Old School, we then split into groups and visited seven houses in the village for main courses and desserts. Finally, we reunited for coffee and a raffle at the end of the evening. Almost one thousand
pounds were raised. Thanks to all those who provided canapes, served prosecco, and cooked and hosted courses in their homes. Thanks to Jill R for organising.
THE OLD SCHOOL
Repairs were recently completed, including replacing timbers and repairing cracks to the floor and repointing the gable end wall after damage caused by subsidence fifteen years ago. The brickwork over the main door has also been reset and repointed. We are most grateful to Guy B for overseeing the work.
