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November Blog 2020
A stunning morning, birds a plenty feeding happily, the fuchsias still so very beautiful and the leaves in the distance showing their autumn colours. Wonderful. Back to September and the Harvest Festival, on Saturday 26th the flower ladies decorated, cleaned and polished the church beautifully, all self-distancing, while a jolly group clipped, strimmed, mowed and…
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September Blog 2020
What a difference a month makes!! Even the water butts are completely full and overflowing. It can only get better from now on…..well this weekend is due to be fine! A quiet month as August normally is, however, a small but select few gathered in Julia’s lovely garden for the Book Group meeting on Friday…
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June Blog 2020
It doesn’t seem possible next week we will be into the month of June, flaming June! Looks like it might well live up to its name, although how very blessed we have all been with this glorious weather which has enabled us to enjoy our gardens and countryside so very much. Without a doubt the…
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April Blog 2020
Breakfast on Saturday 22nd February was once again very well attended, the usual delicious breakfast thoroughly enjoyed by all. It was good to welcome Eddie, the Street Pastor and to hear his very informative, sometimes amusing, presentation. Romy has written a great update so will say no more. The afternoon of Thursday 27th the group…
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January Blog 2020
2020! Who would believe it…more spring than winter! The many wonderful events all through December seem such a long time ago. This will have to be off the top of my head as the main calendar is at the bottom of a very full recycling bin!!! Going back a bit further to the Christmas Fair…
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December Blog 2019
Breakfast Together on Saturday 26th October was indeed a very jolly time. Bacon baps, croissants and coffee were thoroughly enjoyed amongst much joyful chatter. Rev. James Russell, the new Priest in Charge, gave a very relaxed and informative talk about his early years, his family and faith. A very good way to start the weekend.…
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November Blog 2019
Harvest at the end of September seems ages ago now especially as I have just put the fruit into soak in brandy in readiness for out Christmas cake! However, that was full on as early that morning the flower ladies were at the church early and decorated it beautifully for the Harvest Service on the…
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July Blog 2019
STEVENTON UPDATE What an amazing day it was for the village fete. Weather perfect, no cakes melting! Or any individuals either! A fabulous scene was set for the afternoon of the 23rd June and before long the beautiful gardens were full as everyone mingled between stalls, games and under the trees for delicious cake and…
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June Blog 2019
Flaming June! Maybe not. I think everyone has now benefited from this deluge, the water butts are now overflowing and the farmers should be happy with the crops swelling, so let’s have the summer back please. As I look out of the window as the rain falls, it is hard to believe this time last…
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May Blog 2019
On the evening of Friday 29th March, Steventon Film Club hosted another great evening’s entertainment in the village hall. The film, ‘The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society’, definitely one to be recommended. Thank you Sue for organising this very enjoyable event once again. Thank you to Rachel for supplying the very welcome choices…