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SUMMARY:Sunday 10th May\,  ROGATION WALK  starting at 10-00am.
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DESCRIPTION:Rogationtide is a time for asking for blessings on the growing
  crops and giving thanks for the bounty we have around us here in Fradswel
 l. It is an opportunity for everyone to join in - to ask for blessings and
  give thanks to whoever or whatever they choose\, or simply to enjoy the w
 alk. This year\, our ninth\, we begin at Brink Farm\, Fradswell on Sunday 
 10th May. \nPlease arrive in good time to be ready to walk at 10.00am.\nWe
 ’ll set off on a 5-mile walk to ‘Beat the Bounds’- a very old custom
  from a time when it was important to know the oundaries of the parish. \n
 We’ll take in parts of the parish boundary not normally accessible\, vis
 iting places of note including a parish marker stone\, two points where th
 ree parishes meet\, the church\, and some beautiful lakes. \nAnd there jus
 t might be cider along the way!\nAt each stopping point\, a small cross ha
 ndmade from hazel cut from a local farm will be set in place. Each cross i
 s engraved with the year and placed alongside those from previous walks. O
 ver time\, they weather and return to the ground\, carrying with them the 
 blessings given. A 17th century poet described Rogation as bringing “a b
 lessing for the fruits of the field\, justice in the preservation of bound
 s\, charity in loving walking and neighbourly accompanying one another\, w
 ith reconciling differences at the time\, if there be any.”\nDogs on sho
 rt leads are very welcome. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear f
 or walking across farmland. The walk usually takes around three hours. The
 re will be rustic refreshments on our return to Brink Farm\, including Fra
 dswell cider\, tea\, coffee and soft drinks. Donations towards the cost of
  refreshments are welcome\, with any surplus going to Katherine \nHouse Ho
 spice in memory of Helen Holland — a much loved and greatly missed membe
 r of our community. \nThis is a community-led event\, open to all\, with n
 o affiliation to any organisation.
LOCATION:Brink Farm
URL:https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/4619/service-and-events/events/1
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