Harvest

What a wonderful weekend full of harvest celebrations, pasties (yes, at church :-)) and lots of communal hearty singing of old harvest favourites. Brings back memories of my dear Dad who loved singing ‘We plough the seeds…’ Miss him very much. Harvest is certainly a time to make sure we are winter ready in respect of our health, our larders – in case of another Beast from the East, power cuts and shortages – and praying for peace before the worst of the winter weather in Ukraine. If you can get to a fundraising concert given by and sung in by Iryna Ilnytska, then do so, you will not be disappointed, as well as raising money for the good cause, she deserves a wider audience.

Autumn leaves are great for rustling through and seeking out bright delights in the hedgerow such as those pixie toadstools or spotting squirrels scurrying away with acorns. Bright jumpers and scarves will brighten your day and bring cheer to those around you. And you will be spotted more easily by those hasty cars in the narrow lanes.

Happy Harvest!