For a few years we have provided a water bowl for our refreshing our four legged visitors and passers by but now we are able to offer a warm drink to human visitors, thanks to donations from two parishioners.The coffee machine sits near the church entrance so visitors can take a cuppa whilst they sit and enjoy the peace or meet with friends to chat , using the outside marquee for families too.Being a small village with no shop or pub we wanted to create a public space where people could enjoy our historic building and stay awhile to enjoy time with God or with his wildlife outside. There is a temporary toilet too in the churchyard which will hopefully be replaced very soon by a more eco loo.
Breakfasting together in the marquee outside church was a successful way of bringing all ages in the community together before the celebration service. Thank you to the amazing dads who managed to erect the marquee in time. After breakfast the children helped to make posies and distribute them to all the mums then joined in with music and singing. The bell ringers also enjoyed breakfast, something they would probably like every week!Our next event is the Lent Lunch on April1st at the village hall
Well done to Clyst Hydon school children for standing for the 2 minutes silence outside church on Friday 11th November. The Remembrance Sunday Service will be well remembered for Michael Moore’s moving reflection on the price paid by our service men and women [rather than the 18 -page sermon!] and also for Bug’s bugling [she is only 13]. A busy few days with a rather special coffee morning raising £100 for Hospiscare – thanks to Ro Garnham, the support from our villagers and the ladies’ group.
