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Vaulted ceiling
Visitors to the church often comment on the vaulted ceiling of the apse end of the church. It really is quite something and one of the reasons why the building has a Grade II* listing. I love the colour and patterning in the brickwork. Image of the week #52
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The end of the Cedar
There was a lot of activity in the churchyard last week, as a large Cedar tree was cut down. Unfortunately this distinctive tree had died of a fungal disease and had begun to drop some very big branches, which we could hear drop from inside the church! The churchyard is maintained by St Mary’s Parish Council, so they instructed a…
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Open Day video
A short snippet of video taken during our open day, including some atmospheric organ playing! Please excuse the camera shake… rushing to capture the moment! Now we have a Youtube channel, we’ll be doing some more videos of the church… watch this space! Open Day video
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Some interior views
We had a fantastic response to our Open Doors event on Sunday. Over 155 people came (breaking our previous attendance record!) to view the interior of the church, and to see our house conversion, and at one point people were queuing to get in! There was a wonderful atmosphere enhanced by impromptu organ recitals and people sitting on pews chatting…
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A view not seen for 157 years!
Last week the large Cedar tree was cut down – which I shall write a post about shortly. It has revealed a view of the church which hasn’t been seen for 157 years (Fred and Owen counted the rings!) Image of the Week #51
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Open Day – Sunday 8th September
This Sunday 8th September, we will be open from 10am – 5pm as we are taking part in ‘Open Doors’. Organised by The Civic Trust for Wales, Open Doors gives everyone the opportunity to visit heritage buildings and sites not normally open to the public. Over 300 places are taking part throughout Wales, during September and you can view the…
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Afternoon light
The sunlight streaming through what will become our living room window one day… Image of the Week #50
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View
The view from the back door. I wonder if this view will ever be without wheelbarrows of all sizes! Image of the Week #49
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They’re home!
They’re home! For the past two and a half weeks, Karl and Owen have been on quite an adventure. They went to the Salt Flats in Utah, USA, where they took part in Bonneville Speed Week. For 18 months, Karl and two friends from work, have been working towards this, by building and modifying two vintage BSA Bantams to attempt…
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Results from our moth night
After pouring over our new Field Guide to Moths book, I think I have successfully identified the moths we saw during our moth hunting. They are so beautiful and varied, as are their names! Silver Y : Small Phoenix : Sharp-angled Carpet : Mother of Pearl Over two consecutive nights we saw: Brimstone Moth : Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing :…
