Churches Festival

 Good morning.

Yesterday was a day of contemplation. I went out, and talked to people, and I stood on the sidelines and observed. I can easily retreat into my own little world when I need to. 

First I drove to Belton and visited All Saints Church. Then I went to Epworth to take a look at St Andrews Church. This weekend is the West Lindsey Churches Festival. There is a brochure listing all the churches which are open to visitors. I look a few photo's.

All Saints Church at Belton. 

View from the back of the church. Dead trees and dead people. There is a slight hope that the trees will recover and regrow. The people have already left the scene and gone to another place. 

A lot of the grass has been left to do it's own thing. It swallows the gravestones. I like to see this natural look in a graveyard. 

A memorial garden has been laid for those who wish to deposit the ashes of a loved one. 

Inside the church is this simple tapestry. 

There was an event on at the Pavilion so I took a short walk along a path to go and have a look. Amazingly I was spotted by two ladies walking towards their car. One of them is a subscriber to my channel and watches my videos. How cool is that. 

Families enjoying the afternoon out. I chatted with the ladies from the Cat Rescue charity and bought some home made gifts. 

Then I went to Epworth. There are two churches there. This the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. Sadly I didn't have time to go inside. The gardens are lovely and there is plenty of seating. It was starting to cloud over and became quite cold, so best to move on. 

Time was getting on and they close at 4pm, and I wanted to see St Andrews. 

There are more photo's of St Andrews and a video, so I will put them on the next post. 

Thank you very much for the Birthday wishes. I have to say that being 77 doesn't feel any different from 76. Onwards and upwards. Our time is limited on this earth. I live with an attitude of gratitude. 

Catch ya later. Toodle pip.   ilona