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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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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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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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Nature Table – April
:: Wild garlic : Dandelion : Lime : Herb Robert : Germander Speedwell : Ground Ivy : Common Dog Violet : Lady’s Smock : Apple blossom : Bush Vetch : Daisy : Wych Elm : English Oak : Primrose : Hawthorn : Laurel :: The Nature Table is now a display for our openings on a Thursday afternoon.…
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the apple tree – april
I’d left photographing the apple tree for this months Tree Following post until today, waiting for the light to be just right but after a weekend of low cloud and drizzle today had to be the day. My heart sank when I opened the door this morning to pouring rain and prepared myself for some pretty gloomy shots. But…
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The camellias are giving a good show in the flower border adjacent to the church and they don’t seem to mind a bit of scaffolding! This border was originally planted up by the gardeners of Powis Castle as it is next to the Powis family tombs. Image of the Week #81
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Several areas of the churchyard are carpeted with lesser celandines – along with clumps of primroses and daffodils, it’s all looking very yellow! Image of the Week #80
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Nature Table – March
:: young wild garlic leaves : magpie feather : dandelion : wood pigeon eggshell : hawthorn leaves emerging (top) : primroses : germander speedwell : herb robert : lesser celandine : laylandii flowers : daffodil :: The yellows and fresh greens are really coming through in this months collection. The churchyard is looking quite lovely sprinkled with celandines, daffodils…
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Keeping Welshpool Tidy
Fred and Victor were keen to get involved in ‘Keep Welshpool Tidy Week’ launched by Welshpool Town Council. The idea is for everyone, individually or as a group, to go out and tidy up a little bit of Welshpool. Nearly everyday we walk down the footpath leading to Chelsea Lane, and the boys were very enthusiastic to pick up all…
