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Last week I had a lovely evening with the ladies of Bwlch-y-Cibau WI, sharing the story of our family’s restoration journey of Christ Church (followed by judging the ‘garden flower competition and delicious tea and cake!) Bwlch-y-Cibau WI’s post on Facebook
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In pictures
:: the first snow : part of the Apse restoration : blue tits nesting in the wall :: :: studying pew graffiti : precious moments : preparing skirting :: :: plum blossom in the allotment : after-school wanderings : marshmallow toasting after much hard work :: Previous ‘In Pictures’ here
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A chalk inscription under the old gallery pew seats. From the sawmill perhaps – customer name and cost? Any guesses welcomed! (We’re thinking R G ??? Mont? (Montgomeryshire?) £ s d ) Image of the Week #179
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Remembering the Fallen of the Great War – Ernest Watkins
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A glimpse of the town while cleaning the central stained glass window in the Apse. One of the perks of high level work is seeing the views that only past builders and craftsmen have seen (actually that is the only perk!). Image of the Week #175
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Weathering… Image of the Week #161
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The oak tree in November
November brings a change to the oak tree as the leaves are rapidly turning brown before they fall to cover the churchyard. Squirrels are busy burying any remaining acorns. The golden brown oak tree at the end of the rainbow…
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The oak tree in October
Signs of autumn are beginning to show on the oak tree, a subtle change in the colour of the leaves and acorns scattered everywhere in the churchyard. And berries on the young holly tree growing at the base of the oak.
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We have been out in the Field this afternoon collecting rosehips to make a ‘flu busting’ syrup to see us through the winter. Image of the Week #154
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The oak tree in September
There is a lot of rustling sounds coming from the oak tree at the moment from, I suspect, squirrels beginning to munch on the acorns. There is debris from their actions covering the ground underneath the tree, even on top of gravestones. The galls are still prolific, with some turning brown as the grubs inside develop. …
