In the peace and quiet of an early morning coffee break, I’m staring out of the window when one word catches my eye; ‘OUTSIDE’. It is a statement of the obvious, the word is embossed on my car’s...
From the Rectory – Instructions
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From The Rectory – Trivia
Do you remember ‘Trivial Pursuit’; that once popular board game now, I suspect, condemned to attics and other dark and dusty corners across the land? For a season or so there was, if not quite fame...
Coffee Morning at St Mary’s
July's Coffee Morning will take place on Saturday 8th July 10.00am -12 noon. There will be a selection of greetings cards, wrapping paper and bows available to purchase. Freshly brewed coffee and...
Wildflowers Take Over at St Mary’s
The churchyard at St Mary's has been taken over by wildflowers! The present sunny weather has encouraged several species to flower - orchids, scabious and ox eye daisies are out in abundance. Why...
From The Rectory – The Earth Is The Lord’s
Regular readers will know I have been taking a break. While Mary and I were away, we left the Rectory in the hands of some of our neighbours (From the Rectory 18th June). I know that they took...
From the Rectory – Still Resting
The Rector has taken to heart the Mexican style of resting. Rev Philip Payne The Notice Sheet for 25th June can be found here Trinity 3
From The Rectory – Resting
To see Rev. Philip's message for this week click on the link below. The Notice Sheet for 17th June can be found here 230618 From the Rectory - Resting
From The Rectory – The Body of Christ
How solid is your faith? I don’t mean how committed and able to withstand setbacks. Instead, I ask how 3-dimensional, physical or concrete? Thursday is Corpus Christi (The Body of Christ) or, to...
St Mary’s Coffee Morning
June Coffee Morning and Plant Sale Saturday 10th June 10.00 - 12 noon at St Mary's Church. Enjoy freshly brewed Fairtrade coffee and home made cakes whilst choosing some new plants for your garden....
From The Rectory – They that wait upon the Lord
My time in the gym was over for the day and bits of me ached in ways they hadn’t for some time. The new routine was more challenging than I had expected. Nothing for it, time to sit down and enjoy...