They can only be done justice with a page of their own . The flowers at St Mary's have been done so well and so quietly for so long, that perhaps people forget how much effort and dedication goes into their arrangement week by week. A small and faithful band gather each week, generally on a Friday afternoon, to renew the arrangements. Peggy Bridge, who organises the rota is always on hand and happily and helpfully offers advice in the arcane arts. Once a month some male members of the parish meet together for a time of discussion.
Topics can vary.
We have considered recently the role of music in our worship, guilt, being a Muslim in Britain and the Millennium. This meeting, normally held on the second Wednesday of the month at 8.45 pm, is open to all. It often finishes up at a local pub. The group meets on a monthly basis, usually the third Tuesday in the month, at someone's home. The evenings involve talking, learning, meditating and exchanging experiences and ideas on the church, faith and our lives.