When was the last time we had to use the phrase ‘weather permitting’ in these parts? Well the arrival of the high winds and rain may impact this Saturday’s (June 7th) planned Pop-Up Stall.We hope our usual sales will take place between 10am and noon outside the village shop and that you will come down to buy some wonderful homemade jams, cake and other produce plus our selection of church souvenirs that make perfect gifts. It’s always great to see you and you’re assured of a warm welcome.But we will check the prevailing weather conditions nearer the time and let you know if anything has changed.
On Saturday 14 June Bishop Andrew will be one of those abseiling from the top of Guildford Cathedral’s tower. Participants will climb the Cathedral’s spiral staircase, consisting of 249 steps, to a height of 160 feet, roughly the height of ten double-decker buses, where they will enjoy stunning panoramic views of Guildford before experiencing the thrill of abseiling back to the ground.Bishop Andrew is taking part in the decent to raise money for both the Bishop of Guildford’s Communities Fund and Guildford Cathedral. Bishop Andrew says: “I don’t have the greatest head for heights, but am looking forward to the Daring Descent as a way of highlighting two great causes which I support every month: the Bishop of Guildford’s Communities Fund (which helps our churches reach out into the most deprived parts of their communities) and our beloved Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit which costs £3,500 a day to keep open.”You can support Bishop Andrew via this link: https://guildfordcathedral.enthuse.com/pf/bishop-andrew
The Dunsfold Church Pop-Up stall is a popular part of village like and on Saturday, May 10th will be a key part of our village fete. On Dunsfold Common. Click on the attached flyer for more details but this time the Pop-Up stall will specialise in children’s toys, books and games.Even more importantly, everyone visiting the stall is guaranteed a warm welcome and a friendly chat so whatever your age, make sure you visit our very own Pop-Up stall.
Last Saturday Pope Francis was laid to rest in Rome. Jorge Bergoglio, his real name from birth in Argentina, was a fan of his local football club San Lorenzo. In fact, he was a card-carrying member of the club. The eagle eyed among you will spot that Pope Francis was 88 when he died at 2.35am Buenos Aires time. His membership card number? 88235. The Lord moves in mysterious ways.
