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I am sorry that this is rather late but I must write and thank everyone who sent such lovely cards and heartwarming messages of your memories you had of Godfrey and the rest of the family join with me to. We were fortunate to be able to have more friends at the funeral as the covid rules had been relaxed a bit and it was lovely to see so […]

I am pleased to write that the Society will commence its season (the 120th) on Monday 4th October at 7.45pm. when we shall have a presentation “Three women, one man – glamour, wealth and heartbreak” by Melanie Gibson-Barton. She is well known to members and has been to the Society several times. It will be a thought provoking talk […]

In his sermon on 22nd August Martin talked of the importance for each person to be remembered especially after death. He told us that Jews regularly remember and pray for those for example who died in the holocaust. Names unknown to them but nevertheless of value and revived in the process or remembrance. That triggered a number of thoug […]

I watched Jonnie’s Blade School this week. This was an inspiring documentary where Jonnie Peacock, the Paralympic gold medal runner, ser up a school to help 5 young amputees to face their fears, learn skills and techniques, and begin to enjoy their sports like any able-bodied youngster. In the run up to the Paralympics in Tokyo this co […]

People with disabilities don’t want special treatment. They just want to be treated like everyone else. As the Paralympics begin in the coming week, we honour and celebrate the determination and courage of those competing. In days past, any disability was seen as shameful, as punishment for sin committed. Even today, some able-bodied p […]