Monday, September 30, 2019

Michaelmas

Sunday 29th September 2019
 
Michaelmas daisies and an angel banner mark Michaelmas Day falling on a Sunday this year with church services celebrating St Michael and All Angels.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Friday 27th September 2019
Everywhere there were Coffee Mornings being run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.  I went to two schools for their (rich cakes) Coffee/Tea sessions and won this fruit basket at the Bellingham Library event!

School visit

Tuesday 24th September 2019
  
Children at home in St Cuthbert's church




Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Regular activities

Monday 23rd September 2019
Two men and one dog moving the last few sheep of the day whilst I drive around looking after a different kind of flock.

Corsenside Show

Saturday 21st September 2019
I did manage to visit the Corsenside Show and put in a couple of entries  --  photographs, not leeks  --  but then had to return to sermon writing before the St Matthew's Day Communion service at Bellingham at 6 o'clock.

Monday, September 9, 2019

St Cuthbert's Festival weekend

Saturday 8th September 2019
The middle of the weekend: lunch in St Cuthbert's Corsenside after walking from St Cuthbert's Elsdon
We have just come from the buildings across the river.  It's a long detour to reach Corsenside.  Next year there will be a ford with stepping stones to cut off a few miles!!
But we're still happy as we continue the last eight miles towards St Cuthbert's Bellingham...
...and refreshments provided by the Northumbrian Pantry
 

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Monday, September 2, 2019

Bellingham Show

Saturday 31st August 2019
Rain during setting up on Friday meant all vehicles were towed onto the field on Saturday.
  I avoided the traffic jam by bringing final equipment in the wheelbarrow:

Gusting wind stopped us from opening the side of the Church tent:
 ...but we still provided free rest and refreshment for all comers:
 ...and took it in turns to go out and see the Show: