"Choose some wise, understanding and respected men and women from each of your tribes, and I will set them over you" Deuteronomy 1:13

In their booklet "Pray your Part". the Archbishops of Canterbury and York said, "We pray for both government and opposition parties in the coming days and for the whole life of the nation".

Having planned our annual Garden Party this year to take place at Holy Trinity on 4 July, we were very grateful for its stout walls to protect us from a strong wind which was playing havoc all around us. Joined by our Mothers' Union friends from Westbury, as well as friends from the village, a very pleasant afternoon was spent enjoying Scones and Cream teas (expertly made by Sally and Jane) and lots of chat. A raffle with a selection of prizes helped us raise funds for the Mothers' Union 'Summer of Hope' appeal. This money will be used to give a hope for the future to women and girls to help lift them out of poverty, especially in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Literacy Circles enable women to learn life-changing literacy as well as numeracy, agricultural and business skills.

During August, we remember our founder Mary Sumner's Day on 9 August. We are also invited to Westbury Mothers' Union Celebration on 21 August at 2:30pm in All Saints Parish Hall.

Enid Holbrow