Did you go and see the Platinum Jubilee Flower Festival at St Martin in the Wood Church last week? I’m glad I did. I went there at the weekend and was amazed by the talent in our parish. Members from the parish church have taken such a lot of effort to create a memorable, beautiful week, and have spread joy in the community.
Roy Lancaster and his wife Sue officially opened the event on the 21st of June.
I visited the Many Mangers exhibition at St Martin in the Woods church this weekend, not knowing quite what to expect.
Well, obviously I was expecting nativity scenes. But the flyer stated “over 100 from all over the world”. Really? Where was a small church in Chandler’s Ford going to get hold of such a variety?
The answer was simple yet amazing. From local parishioners. Dozens of people had come forward with their cherished nativity scenes, lending them to the church for a few days before they took on their annual role as part of the family’s Christmas decorations. [Read more…] about Many Mangers at St Martin in the Woods
