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What a wonderful day – a big thank you to all of you that came to our open day. Your words of encouragement and support are so appreciated, thank you! Image of the Week #90
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This week we have been putting together a leaflet for the ‘Discovering Gravestones Trail’, which we are launching next Sunday 8th June at our Open Day (10am – 5pm). The trail will hopefully encourage people to explore the churchyard to discover some of the interesting gravestones here and learn a little more of Welshpool’s heritage. The event is part…
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nature table – may
TOP :: Holly : Elder : Hawthorn : Laburnum : Ash :: BOTTOM :: Bush Vetch : Meadow Buttercup : Creeping Buttercup : Hedge Parsley : Fern : Herb Robert : Ground Ivy : Bistort : Meadow Foxtail : Forget-me-not : Cleavers : Wood Avens : Laylandii :: Nature Table : January : February : March : April
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pointing the west end
Over the bank holiday weekend we hired a cherry picker to point up and repair any loose stonework on the west end of the church. It was really good to get up close to areas that we’ve never accessed before, and to fill in all those holes! The cherry picker was perfect for this job as it reached surprisingly…
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It’s been a hard weekend of pointing the west end wall – in the rain! We hired a cherry picker which has been perfect for the job if quite terrifying at times. A more in depth post to follow but for the Image of the Week a view of Welshpool we hope not to see again (for a while…
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The Laburnum tree in full flower in the churchyard. Image of the Week #87 We are currently putting together a ‘Gravestone Discovery Trail’ leaflet which will be launched at our next Open Day on Sunday 8th June. A perfect way to explore the churchyard and learn a little more of it’s rich history, especially when it’s looking quite lovely…
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Christ Church from the air
An unusual view of Christ Church! Image of the Week #86 There have been some significant birthdays in the family recently, not least our eldest son turning 18 (how did that happen so quickly!) so something a little different to remember the day – a short helicopter ride to have an unusual perspective of the locality. Karl, Owen, Fred…
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WWI memorials
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the apple tree – may
The apple tree in the churchyard is smothered in blossom. During our time here, I don’t think it’s ever had so much blossom before. The tree is obviously benefiting from the extra light and air. It’s looking hopeful for a bumper crop of apples! And underneath the apple tree grow Germander Speedwell, Bush Vetch,…
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Around the country our native bluebell woods are giving a spectacular show right now, so I thought this section of Lady Violet’s memorial window would be very appropriate for the season. Image of the Week #85
