Living our Faith, Loving our Communities
Liz Shortland 
Coronavirus has shown us that our futures are bound more tightly together than ever before. And now it is spreading across the world’s poorest countries, putting people living in poverty at great risk. These people are already facing a lack of water, food and healthcare. Some are homeless. Some are living with underlying health issues … Read more
2020-05-11 Website quiz with answers Where was Dick Turpin executed by hanging? York The actor Clint Eastwood is allergic to horses. True or False? True What was the first song to be performed in outer space by the Apollo IX astronauts in March 1969? Happy Birthday Which English physicist wrote ‘A brief history of time’? … Read more
8th May was a special bank holiday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe. Due to Covid-19 restrictions it was not possible to gather together for commemorative events but we were very fortunate to have the services of a very talented player who sounded the Last Post and the Reveille following two minutes … Read more
2020-05-03 Website quiz with answers Word Format A chef has 5 potatoes to feed 3 people. How can she give them equal portions without using fractions? Mashed potato What was the name of the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers set sail in 1620? Mayflower Which nut is included in the ingredients of dynamite? Peanut … Read more
To mark the 75th Anniversary of VE Day on 8th May we have staged a churchyard display to be viewed when out walking for exercise. On the day the last post will be played at the memorial at 10.58 and after two minutes silence the reveille will be sounded. At 3 pm the church bell … Read more
2020-04-27 Website quiz with answers Word format: Which poet is buried in Grasmere churchyard? William Wordsworth Which famous fictional character had a brother named Mycroft? Sherlock Holmes What plant does the Colorado beetle attack? Potato What type of pastry is used for profiteroles? Choux The bones of which English King were found underneath a Leicestershire … Read more
Jesus said: “Peace be with you” John 20:21 This are difficult times for us as people, as a nation and as a church. The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of life that we take for granted; work, home, school, leisure, church, and even our very lives. May I thank you for all that you … Read more
2020-04-20 Website quiz with answers If you prefer this is the Word format: Which Wars between the Houses of Lancaster and York started in St Albans in May 1455? The Wars of the Roses How many wings does a butterfly have? Four In the song “Scarborough Fair” which other herbs are mentioned apart from parsley … Read more
Here are the answers to last week’s quiz Which fictional collie first appeared in an Eric Knight novel published in 1940? Lassie In which open space in Greater London was ‘The Wombles’ set? Wimbledon Common Florence Nightingale achieved note as a nurse during which war? Crimean Oldham, Manchester North West, Dundee, Epping and Woodford were … Read more
We shall all miss the traditional services we celebrate at Easter but we are extremely lucky to have a dedicated Ministry Team who are adding online services for us to join, so a special thank you from Pulloxhill to Anne and Gillian K. who have been keeping us connected and to Gillian C. who has … Read more