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      The churchyard looked lovely in the misty sunlight this morning, accompanied with sound of the bells of St Mary’s Church – very atmospheric. Image of the Week #104

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    Bradford Cathedral It’s been a time of change for our family… Owen has flown the Christ Church nest to study at The University of Bradford. It has been a nerve wracking week of preparations – for him and ourselves, but as soon as we got there he happily embraced his new life. We had a wonderful weekend exploring Bradford. Such…

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    the apple tree in september

        The apple tree is basking in the warm September sunshine. But alas… it’s only fruit has fallen and perished.   The ivy which smothers the trunk of the tree and much of the ground around it, it coming into flower, much to the delight of the hoverflys.   To see the apple tree’s journey so far, click on…

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    We’ve been standing near this window all day today welcoming visitors to the church for our open day. It’s been wonderful seeing familiar faces who continue to support us to see how we’re getting on, and welcoming new visitors who become enchanted by this beautiful building! Thank you all for your support today!

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      We will be open this Sunday 7th September, 10am – 5pm.  We are looking forward to welcoming you to view the interior of the nave and see how our restoration work is progressing.  Also available is the ‘Discovering Gravestones Trail’ to learn more of the interesting gravestones in the churchyard. 

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    nature table – august

      :: cats ears : elderberries : bindweed : blackberries : lime : hazelnuts : hawthorn : herb robert : cow parsnip : yew : ivy : turkey oak :: For previous monthly nature table posts see here

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      A few snatched minutes in the garden when I should have been painting a ceiling, while Karl and the boys were upstairs sorting out bathroom plumbing. Image of the Week #100