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Trelystan Church
An area on our doorstep which, ashamedly, we have hardly explored is Long Mountain and the parish of Trelystan. Needing to stretch our legs and our eyes, we set about putting this right. Walking over farmland the winter landscape was beautiful in the ever changing light. We found the delightful Trelystan Church, literally in the middle of nowhere. No surrounding…
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Christ Church with the snow capped Cadair Idris in the distance – the view from Long Mountain. Image of the Week #123
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Christ Church on a beautiful frosty November morning. Image of the Week #114
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Whilst driving through Leighton earlier this week, I spotted this view of the church so pulled over to take this photograph. How idyllic (and rural) the church looks amongst the trees. Image of the Week #113
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Exploring the churchyard of St. Michaels, Trefeglwys.
We had a family day out walking in the hills of Trefeglwys, which is Karl’s childhood stomping ground and we couldn’t resist exploring the churchyard. The slate headstones were beautiful. I could have spent hours photographing each individual one! The weathered colours, the Victorian designs and the lettering were fascinating and inspiring… I shall let the photographs speak…
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Standing in the churchyard looking over an autumnal Welshpool. Image of the Week #109
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Fred had a special presentation from Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust to show their appreciation for completing his 2 Peak Challenge and raising a massive £278 for their ’30 days to save Dolforwyn’ appeal. They have a nice write up about it here. It has all been such a fantastic experience for him!
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It’s been a busy week here at Christ Church with hosting two WI groups. Llwydiarth and Trefnany WI’s were really interested in seeing inside the church, learning about it’s history and hearing about the domestic side of Christ Church Living! Thank you ladies for coming and we hope to see you again soon. In other news, today has been an…
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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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Now Showing… no more
We were all really saddened to read on My Welshpool that the Pola Cinema is to close its doors later today. This family run, independent cinema has been such a huge credit to Welshpool. Since living here, we have enjoyed the privilege of being able to walk down to the Pola to watch the latest blockbuster. How amazing that you…
