Walking the Bounds - Day 2

for 5 hours
St Swithin's, Compton Bassett
Compton Bassett, SN11 8XY, United Kingdom

Rogation is a Christian tradition which involves walking round the boundaries of a parish, helping everyone know where they are, making sure they haven't been moved, and asking God to bless the harvest that is coming up. It has been around for centuries, possibly dating back to the 5th Century AD, and certainly nearly 1000 years old in England, but has fallen out of favour somewhat in our society.

This year, the Church season of Rogation falls in the school half term (late May bank holiday week), which provides a great opportunity to return to those traditions and walk around our Benefice (group of parishes), reconnecting ourselves with the land which provides our food and living.

After a service on a farm on the Sunday, I will be walking round the Benefice over the course of the next three days (approximately 10 miles per day) with anyone who wishes to join me. Come and enjoy the walk, reconnect with your patch of the world, join me in asking God to bless our crops and our labour, or just commune by yourself with nature and the God who made it. You are welcome to bring pets (and children, of course), although please be aware that some of the sections are by necessity along country roads. Full details of each day's planned walk below. The current plan is to start at 10am each day, finishing about 2-3pm. However, if it is too hot the start time may be brought forward, so please check these pages or social media for updates.

Day 2 starts at St Swithin’s, Compton Bassett, heads along the road to Marsh Lane then across the fields to Quemerford Gate. It takes the road again to Theobald’s Green, before going outside the Benefice briefly by going through Blackland. It then heads across the fields to Broad’s Green and Heddington Wick. For safety’s sake we don’t head right up to Whetham, but follow the track from Turnpike Farm up towards Beacon Hill, before heading back down into Heddington just before King’s Play Hill, ending up at St Andrew’s Church. It sounds long, but is actually slightly shorter than yesterday at a little less than 10 miles.

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We are a small village church in the tiny village of Yatesbury.  We usually have services on the third Sunday in the month, but have some additional services at special times throughout the year.  We'd love to see you at any of them.

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Walking the Bounds - Day 2

for 5 hours
St Swithin's, Compton Bassett
Compton Bassett, SN11 8XY, United Kingdom

Rogation is a Christian tradition which involves walking round the boundaries of a parish, helping everyone know where they are, making sure they haven't been moved, and asking God to bless the harvest that is coming up. It has been around for centuries, possibly dating back to the 5th Century AD, and certainly nearly 1000 years old in England, but has fallen out of favour somewhat in our society.

This year, the Church season of Rogation falls in the school half term (late May bank holiday week), which provides a great opportunity to return to those traditions and walk around our Benefice (group of parishes), reconnecting ourselves with the land which provides our food and living.

After a service on a farm on the Sunday, I will be walking round the Benefice over the course of the next three days (approximately 10 miles per day) with anyone who wishes to join me. Come and enjoy the walk, reconnect with your patch of the world, join me in asking God to bless our crops and our labour, or just commune by yourself with nature and the God who made it. You are welcome to bring pets (and children, of course), although please be aware that some of the sections are by necessity along country roads. Full details of each day's planned walk below. The current plan is to start at 10am each day, finishing about 2-3pm. However, if it is too hot the start time may be brought forward, so please check these pages or social media for updates.

Day 2 starts at St Swithin’s, Compton Bassett, heads along the road to Marsh Lane then across the fields to Quemerford Gate. It takes the road again to Theobald’s Green, before going outside the Benefice briefly by going through Blackland. It then heads across the fields to Broad’s Green and Heddington Wick. For safety’s sake we don’t head right up to Whetham, but follow the track from Turnpike Farm up towards Beacon Hill, before heading back down into Heddington just before King’s Play Hill, ending up at St Andrew’s Church. It sounds long, but is actually slightly shorter than yesterday at a little less than 10 miles.

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Our parish of Yatesbury: All Saints is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Salisbury’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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