A very big thank you to all who brought used candles into the Church - they have now been delivered to Hove where ‘Ray of Hope’, is based. The charity is led by a group of Ukrainians who attend the Church and it supports Ukrainian people from the most deprived areas in Ukraine, with a basic comfort of light, hand warmers, and a hot drink. The candles are melted down to make trench candles, as they burn for a longer time than usual candles. As well as providing a little light, the ‘new’ candles’ can be used to warm hands or even to heat up hot drinks or simple food.After the breakage of the dam in Kherson, thousands of people were left without electricity for days and weeks. Ray of Hope supported many of these people by providing candles. The charity wants to continue to support people in Ukraine, when there are electricity blackouts. The candles have been transported to Ukraine with the help of other charities including Vans without Borders. There are no administration costs. It sounds horrible that in this time in the 21st century we have war in Europe, but this is one way for us to support people in Ukraine. Thank you
Questions include - Enormous bells which you cannot see were rung to call everyone to church in the days before clocks and watches. You can hear them from a long way away before Services. - How many bell ropes can you count? - How many old clappers can you see? and As you walk down the nave look at the Memorial Window on your right. - Why was it made? - Who and what can you see ?- St. George is the patron saint of England. - Does the long green dragon look friendly? Maybe you know the legend of St. George and the dragon, or of King Arthur or Robin Hood?
Well, what a day! After all the planning and then the nervousness about the weather. The afternoon got off to bang with a huge clash of thunder and lightening, however, the rain soon blew over and we were all able to walk around the many stalls. Our MP, Tom Tugendhat opened the fete and it was great to see him and his family taking time to talk to those present. The general consensus appears to be that the fete was a great afternoon with something for everyone whatever age or interest and a great opportunity to meet other local people whilst raising money for local clubs and societies fete. The cake stall and the teas and coffees were some of the busiest stalls at the fete and a great opportunity to meet informally.
