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CAF’ ACTIVE
Grazeley school receptionists and a long-standing
friend to the cafe. This is the wonderful family that
lend us the Gazebo every year for the cafe at the
carnival. They even brought me an egg for Easter
– very thoughtful and kind.
Have any of you started something you’ve never
done before? I was dropping some meals to
Dave the other day and walked through the
church garden – what a lovely job Elizabeth Joyes
has done again. Elizabeth keeps the garden of
remembrance looking lovely. She even mowed
around the edges of the main garden. Thank you,
Elizabeth. I saw Richard Joyes out with their dog,
Fingal, on the same day – what a coincidence.
into each project they get involved in. Thank
you both for all you do with those committed,
compassionate hearts.
through there and had seen the preparations –
which reminded me of everybody getting their
stall ready at a church fete!
Dawn Walker and I have little chats. Dawn and
Simon were out for a walk and
stopped to say hello – from the
other corner of the street. I told
you this flat is perfect for me...
I’ve seen Pat and Andrew Baldwin. Pat gets
younger looking whenever I see
her!
Have you found yourself faced with the jobs you
didn’t have time to do before lockdown and you
wish you didn’t have the time for now?!
I couldn’t believe it when I saw the other Richard,
riding his mobility scooter around the village, so I
walked with him (leaving a socially distanced gap
between us) all the way from Croft Road to the
One Stop shop. It was lovely to have a walk and
chat. He’s doing well, no change really, he’s still
got his positive attitude.
Anna and Heather were passing the other day
so we all had a catch up. Heather wants to learn
how to knit stitches other than knit & purl. So
I’ve offered to teach her over our mobiles on
Facetime. I’m looking forward to that.
I’ve seen Trudi and Andrew. They called by to say
hello on their way past. How lovely it was to see
them. They have been working on the magazine
and all that’s involved in it becoming digital. They
never stop – throwing their hearts and souls
Karen and David Patrick called
by. They are discovering new
walks in the area. It was great
to see them. It is so true that we
would never have found these
places to walk, under normal
circumstances. I most certainly
didn’t think I had the time to go
out for walks but I will definitely
be making sure I do when
we return to what resembles
normal.
I’ve also seen Jude and Trevor. I was half asleep
in the chair outside in the sun and I thought I
recognised the voice… There they were, going on
a walk, so we had a chat and a catch up. They are
well and, like lots of people, have been decorating
and clearing out the loft. I was so glad they hadn’t
taken a picture of me half asleep for Facebook!
Marc is ok as are Joan and
Charlie. I’ve spoken to Marc
lots. I’ve also spoken to Robin
a couple of times and he’s
managing. He’s got plenty to do
to keep him busy, even a fishpond. I had no idea that you
could have a fish-pond at the
mobile home sites – you learn
something new every day!
On VE day, I was walking along
Grovelands Road and saw
Laura and Mark with all their
family. I had never seen them
all together before. It was sunny and everyone
looked so happy, so I asked if I could take a photo.
They were so grateful. Apparently, they had been
saying, a little while earlier, that they didn’t have
a recent family photo. So now they do, and so do
you!
Karen sent me a photo of Gwen having a socially
distanced VE Day party in Askew Drive. I’d walked
I’ve used this time to catch up
with old friends, some of whom
were the original tiny tots group
members who were part of the
original team who had the idea
for the cafe. That was fun...
Quite often, I see Laura and her
family with the twins and Daniel.
They are neighbours, kind of, so
it’s lovely to see them. How big
they have grown!
I often wave at Margaret, sitting in her chair in her
window.
Once again, it’s reassuring to
know that everybody is looking
out for everybody else. It’s a
great community we have in
this benefice. It’s a privilege to
be a part of it.
I’d like to send best wishes to
anybody who has been poorly
during this time, not only with
the virus but with other medical
conditions. Thank you to all in
the benefice who continue to
work in any front-line positions
whilst we stay safe at home. Lots of love to all the
volunteers, customers and churchgoers across the
benefice who I haven’t mentioned. Also to the
clergy for the continued support via Facebook for
lunchtime and evening prayer and for the Sunday
morning worship via Zoom.
Stay safe all. Until the next time.
Debbie x x
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