In 1990, I ruptured a disc in my back lifting a heavy object. The back pain I suffered at the time was intense, so much so that after GP referrals, I sought private help. The recommendation was a spinal operation the chances of success being only 50/50. I did not go ahead but instead resorted...
The P.C.C. held a meeting on 19th January 2022. During the meetings the following matters were discussed: · We are looking into holding a James Cary (writer of A Monk’s Tale and The Turbulent Priest) event sometime this year. · It was agreed that a small group would be set up to come up with ideas for...
March 2022 Magazine Across the church’s year there are various liturgical seasons. At the start of March is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. This solemn period of 40 days (6 weeks other than Sundays) leading up to Easter recalls the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. During this time Satan came to...
Our granddaughter came to stay and one day the whole house was turned into a school with the garden becoming the playground. (“We are sure”, we said,” that whistles are ONLY blown in the playground”). Various rooms became classrooms. Poor class 10 only had the understairs toilet. “Bit of a squash”, observed big brother. The...
Some household tips from 1933 Needles will not rust if kept in a piece of flannel that has been soaked in paraffin and allowed to dry. They can be kept for several years in a very damp climate, unspoiled, in a workbox not airtight! Renovating Deck Chairs — Get double the length of striped canvas,...