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    The oak tree in May

      The fresh green of the new oak leaves stand out even on a cloudy day. It is not just the leaves however that have emerged this month…    Thousands of oak flowers hang amongst the unfurling leaves.      The holly that is growing in the base of the tree is also producing it’s flowers.   As well as…

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      A couple of years ago we featured a photograph of the above inscription as an Image of the Week, which Karl discovered as he was working near one of the clerestorey windows. Recently we have been working near the same window, and have discovered another inscription! It is on the reverse side of the glass, suggesting that they as…

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    Yesterday we were invited to give a talk to Welshpool WI about our Christ Church restoration journey. It was wonderful to talk about the building to such a delightful audience and they particuarly seemed to enjoy seeing the photographs of the boys hard at work here and appreciating that it truely is a family driven project here.

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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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      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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      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!