A Hazel dormouse takes a much needed nap! He is known for napping, and hibernating for up to seven months during the winter. This is probably how he got his name – from the French word ‘dormir’ – to sleep.

He will build summer nests to maintain his body temperature, and he is actually the only native dormouse, and slightly smaller than the other two more invasive species in Britain. He is protected as numbers have dwindles, alas due to his woodland fast disappearing, but there are conservation efforts underway.

He will feast on berries, flowers and some insects and caterpillars of his choice, and his Spiritual symbolism is that of cycles of life, duality and patience – something we could all do with!

Last night we had a wonderful evening in Chawton as Gillian Blaize came to visit. She shared a lovely inspired address on the way of Peace and Love being the only way forward for us all, and then brought some lovely messages for some. Thank you so much Gillian for a truly lovely evening!!

Chris Shore chaired the evening with her usual grace, and we had readings and the healing prayer from the family. Thank you so much Julie on music! Happy Birthday for today! Thank you Carole. We knew there would be amazing cake afterwards. Thank you healers on hand, and everyone who sets up and breaks down the evening.

Prayer of the week.

Please pray for those being bullied, especially the young children who can be bullied at school or online, and those children who are driven to do this. Some young ones have taken their own lives – seeing no way out, but also pray for the bigger bullies in this world. Many in leadership positions causing such misery for those they oppress.

Calendar up tomorrow.

Have a lovely week everyone. No rain dances!!