This month I have a go at the Dear Friends article because most clergy are too busy with Christmas. I recommend T.S. Elliot's The Journey of the Magi to you, as a way into the reality of Christmas beyond the ubiquitous commercial, tawdry, spectacle into which it has evolved.Mrs Clarke reports on the Mothers' Union Christmas Party. Looking at the photographs I suspect that sherry may have been imbibed.And speaking of photographs, I'm indebted to Revd. Pete for supplying me with fantastic images this month - thanks Pete!Finally, the Clarke household welcomes home a lost camel, that turns out not to be ours. I never thought that I would write those words in that order...
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This month, Revd. Roy Shaw writes about the dissolution of the monasteries, whilst Jill Clarke reports on an interesting talk by Derek Cooper about Brayton Barff at a recent Mothers’ Union meeting.Cathy Rodgers attended an inspirational conference on Diocese Early Years – a valuable resource for younger children.I report on the St Wilfrid Autumn. Fair, and pass on the good news about a reprint of the History of Brayton Church.Finally, Shirley Croft shares tips on how to use up turkey leftovers.
Covid struck in early October, and whilst this helped in finding time to edit Connected, it did mean that I couldn't visit events. Hence I have called on numerous guest speakers to fill the pages.Revd. Paul Finlinson writes the Dear Friends piece this month on the subject of Remembrance, and Linda Crackles provides an update on the Craft Group's plans for Christmas. Personally I'm looking forward to coffee and cake in the Parish Hall on a cold Saturday morning...Finally, I have dug into Tony Williams' excellent photographs of Autumn Fairs past to keep you entertained. I'll wager you regret that hairdo now :)
