At one point we thought it was a washout - heavy rain in the morning didn't bode well for a river walk - but still people came, walking in the rain. Then the sun came out, and more people came. Some stopped for delicious refreshments along the walk, and others visited All Saints' Church, Dunterton, the historic little rural church which the Annual Walk helps remain open for worship year on year.

As Nicky Ackerley, one of the organisers, posted: "The Friends and Supporters would like to say Thank you to everyone who came along for the river walk today . The weather was not on our side but 82 folk and their dogs completed the walk and by 3pm the sun did show. We are so grateful for your donations and to those who could not attend but made a donation to the upkeep of the Church and Ground thank you your contributions came to £1020. The refreshments were very well received and we are delighted so many of you came to visit the church. We have a service at 9 am on Christmas Day. A warm and friendly welcome awaits 🎄"

Rev. Gill George, Vicar, says "I echo my sincere thanks to everyone who came along for the walk, but especially to the Friends and Supporters who put a phenomenal amount of work into the day. I cannot thank you enough for doing all that you do to keep this sacred building open for worship. Many thanks"

The money raised will go towards ongoing church and grounds maintenance, particularly additional pointing (replacing decayed mortar) in the church walls.

Our next services are:

11am on Sunday 2nd November is our Annual Patronal Service for All Saints' Sunday.

2.30pm on Sunday 7th December is our Advent Carol Service - all welcome for this candlelit service with seasonal refreshments afterwards.

9am on Christmas Day - Christmas Communion followed by Christmas Breakfast in the church