Candlemas

Yesterday was the beginning of Candlemas and the church season of Epiphany is finished. We remember the presentation of Christ in the Temple to Simeon who had been promised sight of the Christ before he died.
As we pray, please let us remember those less fortunate than ourselves, particularly those in countries where the weather is showing its worst side.
There is a rhyme:
If Candlemas Day is clear and bright, winter will have another bite.
If Candlemas Day brings cloud and rain, winter is gone and will not come again. As usual we have all four seasons mixed up together, so who knows what we'll have. Our brothers and sisters in Scotland, Australia and America are having snow or cyclones.  We also remember all those in countries in conflict.  We have much for which to be thankful.

It was very cold but dry for our weekend at Willersley Castle, Derbyshire and there were lots of activities both inside and outdoors. It's always a good weekend to share with our friends, or to make new ones.

• The Abbot Club will meet tonight at the Nags Head at 8pm
• The Community Choir will also meet tonight in church at 7.15pm. Please note the next meeting of the choir will be next MONDAY, not Thursday for that week only.