April 2026 (taken from The Link Magazine)

A few things to chat about here.  Having just had a lovely weekend away celebrating a 70th birthday (not mine), but sadly missing Mothering Sunday services I believe there was a bit of a medical drama.  With any event it is good to think what we can do better so I have taken the decision to purchase some basic equipment to help with diagnosis – a Blood pressure machine, an digital oximeter, a thermometer, some 300 mgs aspirin and a box to keep it all in – Think I will call it Bob’s box and will keep it handy in the Servers Vestry.  I will put a record book in it to identify its usage as well.  We don’t need or be allowed to keep any other medications – it is up to the individual to ensure that if you have things like inhalers or GTN sprays prescribed to you, you should ensure that you bring them with you.  It would be good practice to always have a list on your person of any medications you are taking – all this helps the emergency services if they are called out.  We do keep up to date with First Aid trainings so there are always competent persons on hand.  Thank you to all you attended Bob and I am glad to hear he is feeling better.

Simon has been proactive in getting us reregistered with the Recycle for charity for ink jet cartridges (not toner cartridges) and has a supply of boxes – all with the aim to encouraging recycling (our green footprint) and aiding our finances no matter how small.  Please spread the word amongst your neighbour’s to save their cartridges and pop in the boxes provided.  Thank you Simon. 

Inconveniently I am scheduled for surgery in the next few weeks so may well be absent for a couple of weeks – don’t panic Mr Manwaring ……..hopefully once removed I will need no further treatment so bring it on.  I have been overwhelmed with the messages of support – you are an amazing family to have.  Prayers welcome but otherwise I just feel so very lucky to have been referred and seen so swiftly – God is working hard and for that I give thanks.

The May fair will be on us before you can blink,  due to the above I may well have to spectate rather than do, so all hands if possible to the pump please to ensure we fly the Holy Cross banner high. Touch base with Sarah for offers to help.

How inspiring is it to see the new Archbishop of Canterbury on a pilgrimage to Canterbury from London.  I really feel the positive energy coming from her and a desire to lead from the front.  I  think that the Church of England will progress forward and shine the light on our faith and the benefits of having a good faith to follow, guide, support and comfort all who come to rely on Jesus Christ as Saviour. 

Easter is upon us and all being well, I will be prepping for the Agape meal on the 1st April.  If you have never come along to one, it is a really relaxing evening, eating, drinking, praying with the Eucharist service ongoing.  I look forward to this each year and hope you do too.

A huge, huge thank you for all the support for Ukraine and the mountain of Cadbury Crème Eggs to send to the orphanage.  You really do me so proud.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Money is still coming in for the Jumble Sale we had in February but has definitely exceeded £500 – well worth doing so please keep saving for our next one.  Will give a final total as soon as I know it.

That’s it for now.  Keep the faith and Happy Easter to you all. 

Love

Dee