Yesterday, St Mary's held their Fathers' Day special service and every man was given a Yorkie bar to thank them. The small boys in the congregation were eyeing the chocolate left over, so some bars were given to the 'fathers of the future' too.
It was lovely to see so many families in church. The fathers in the congregation provided the service which included their thoughts on what it is to be a father, and how they can give their time as surrogate fathers to other people's children in groups such as Scouts, Rangers and Boys Brigade, where they can give young people the guidance needed.
We haven't forgotten Saturday and the rain-free East Leake Carnival. Where you there, waiting for the parade?
The stalls were busy, especially those selling food. The Churches Together stall gave away raffle tickets for free to win a game of Cluedo. I wonder who won?
This year the theme was Board Games, and there was a roundabout and a bungee for the youngsters.
St Mary's Brownies were very smart in their Scrabble outfits.
There was certainly a Carnival atmosphere outside St Mary's Hall, the Three Horseshoes and St Mary's Church.
Coming up: Acorns meet again at 1.30pm in St Mary's Hall tomorrow, Tues. 23rd June. All mothers and toddlers welcome.
N.B. The new link to the Sisters at the Convent, Rempstone website.
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