<h4>On Sunday 12th July, our organist Henry played a great voluntary at the end of the service then immediately swapped his music for a strimmer and began tackling the long grass in the upper churchyard! He was joined by the Morrises and the Nicklins and in 30 degree heat the vegetation was cut back and raked up thanks to the hard work of all involved. It didn't take much to fill the green bin and the rest of the cuttings were left in the sun ready to refill the bin in the week.</h4><h3>HUGE THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE HELPED SO FAR. </h3><h4>There is still more to do, mainly focusing on the lower churchyard. The plan is to continue the work at <b>2pm next Sunday 19th</b>. If you are free and feel able to help, please come along, bringing any suitable garden tools (rake/ strimmer/ secateurs) with you if you have them, but otherwise, just bring yourselves to take a turn. Email <u>BOHChurch@outlook.com</u> if you have any queries. </h4>
On Easter Saturday morning the church had been busy with people transforming it into a place of colour and life with beautiful flower arrangements, fresh altar hangings and decorations made by children. See the images in the attached document.Easter Sunday we were delighted to welcome a good number of visitors as well as most of our regular congregation. Sadly, Dana was ill and unable to join us so Charles stepped in and led a service which focused on the joy of the risen Christ shining through the darkness of the troubles of the world. We visited again the wonderful story of Mary Magdalene meeting Jesus on the first Easter morning and were challenged with the words "Who are you looking for?" There was a real atmosphere of joy and celebration amidst the traditional Communion service. Henry played us out with a great piece of organ music and of course there were chocolate eggs to be had at the end as is customary but this year there was a twist! The sun shone and for those that wished, an egg and spoon race was held in the lower churchyard which was enjoyed by all participants!! The church decorations will remain in place for a while. Do call in and see them if you are passing and perhaps have a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit or maybe just take a moment to pause and reflect. You will be very welcome.