The dust has now settled, cowboy boots, jeans and pretty skirts safely packed away so may we take a moment to reflect on last night's fun?
The caller was superb - Thank you David for your wonderful contribution
The Parr family gained a new 'Peace'ful ornament - Thank you for your most kind donation
The raffle prizes seemed mostly fixed on one table (just the way the cookie crumbles and next time that table could be yours), but thank you all for your most generous purchases of raffle tickets
- and the atmosphere was truly wonderful.
The youngest there was heard to remark that she hadn't expected the evening to be 'this much fun' and the venue perfectly suited the Barn Dance theme.
I so hope that everyone who came, as well as the few who sent apologies, thoroughly enjoyed the evening. It was a marvellous opportunity to share in a different sort of Christian fellowship, meet new folks and laugh and joke with old friends.
Also, may I announce that we made just over £1,200. Great job everyone. Thank you to Theresa at The Game Bird and to you all.
Sunday 28 February 2010
The Giants at our Sides
Do you remember trying to outrun the monster walking along with you when you were a child or changing the way he walked by altering your stride length or by picking up your feet?
The sun is very low and yet light intensity appears more powerful at this time of year. Our eyes are unfamiliar to its brightness and I bet you have reached for your sun glasses on more than one occasion when driving since the start of 2010. Over 2 million people in the UK suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) each Winter and most of us enjoy sunshine so we have personal as well as scientific evidence that sun light is beneficial.
We all understand the power of trees to be nature's air conditioners and something of how they can purify the air we breath but researchers have proven that some molecules change in Woodland light and this atmosphere appears to have beneficial effects on sufferers with certain life threatening conditions. I'm not sure if there are more good chemicals or how the molecules change, but there is a magic in the dappled haze of a woodland or orchard at any time of the year that we all can experience.
A few days ago the heavy winter sun was casting a shadow of the spire into our orchard. It seemed to go on forever. The quality of the light was different to that of a woodland, but it was awe inspiring.
I glanced up to the spire and my eyes reflected God's glory. It wasn't 'Ex Terra Lucem', but 'Out Of The Spire, Light'.
The sun is very low and yet light intensity appears more powerful at this time of year. Our eyes are unfamiliar to its brightness and I bet you have reached for your sun glasses on more than one occasion when driving since the start of 2010. Over 2 million people in the UK suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) each Winter and most of us enjoy sunshine so we have personal as well as scientific evidence that sun light is beneficial.
We all understand the power of trees to be nature's air conditioners and something of how they can purify the air we breath but researchers have proven that some molecules change in Woodland light and this atmosphere appears to have beneficial effects on sufferers with certain life threatening conditions. I'm not sure if there are more good chemicals or how the molecules change, but there is a magic in the dappled haze of a woodland or orchard at any time of the year that we all can experience.
A few days ago the heavy winter sun was casting a shadow of the spire into our orchard. It seemed to go on forever. The quality of the light was different to that of a woodland, but it was awe inspiring.
I glanced up to the spire and my eyes reflected God's glory. It wasn't 'Ex Terra Lucem', but 'Out Of The Spire, Light'.
Monday 1 February 2010
Here we go - Let's Dosey do
Whether you enjoy Stripping the Willow, the Gay Gordons or simply Hot Pot we have the ideal evening waiting for you.
Our Spring Country Barn Dance is to be held on 27th February at The Game Bird on the East Lancs. The live caller is none other than our own David Anderton. We will sandwich our Hotpot Supper between dancing. The festivities start at 7.30 pm.
So get your glad rags on and join the fun.
We look forward to welcoming you and dancing the night away.
Our Spring Country Barn Dance is to be held on 27th February at The Game Bird on the East Lancs. The live caller is none other than our own David Anderton. We will sandwich our Hotpot Supper between dancing. The festivities start at 7.30 pm.
So get your glad rags on and join the fun.
We look forward to welcoming you and dancing the night away.
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