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If you are walking in woodlands around these parts, especially in this early spring, and you spy the unmistakable sight of yellow primroses growing in little bunches, you may well be in ancient woodland, particularly if that woodland also hosts bluebells and wild garlic.

These beautiful, delicate flowers provide essential nectar for early butterflies such as the brimstone and the tortoiseshell. Primroses have also naturally created hybrids over time, and along with many cultivated varieties, their colours can range from soft pale yellow to a rainbow of colours. They are also known for their gentle healing properties, often described as mildly sedative.

Both the flowers and leaves are edible, though be careful to correctly identify primrose and not confuse it with evening primrose, which is a completely different plant!

Symbolically, the primrose represents eternal love and emotional healing. In Irish folklore, it was planted by doorways to keep fairies at bay, as these mischievous beings were thought to steal the milk and butter. The primrose was thought to help guard the home from their trickery.

What a weekend we have had. On Saturday, Rob spoke on healing, took questions, gave demonstrations, and offered healing to all who wished to receive it.

On Sunday, despite a cancellation, we had a wonderful evening, as Steve Lidgett Williams chaired, and our own Chris Elliot served as medium, giving a beautiful address and delivering messages, assisted by Virginia Gordon. Steve also contributed with a few readings himself making it a lovely night for everyone.

Thank you to our music team, our hospitality team, and all those who gave prayers and readings. A special thank you as well to our wonderful healers, always on hand after the service.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Please take a moment to pray for peace, peace everywhere, and especially in the many hotspots across our world. May God bless and protect those on the ground who are helping others in such desperate times of need.

Calendar up tomorrow.

Have a beautiful week and enjoy this early springtime!

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The beautiful Magnolia trees are coming into bloom. There is a stunning example just around the corner from me. They are ornamental trees; they were first brought to England in 1687 by John Banister for Fulham Palace, and in the 18th and 19th centuries, more varieties were introduced from China and the Himalayas.

These early spring bloomers really help with pollination, even though they’re not as nectar-rich as some blossoms. Arriving on the spring scene early, they help those bees take their fill. They are thought to be living fossils as there is evidence that they existed some 95 million years ago, although not in their current form.

Their petals are tough and are actually two in one, for what would usually be the green part of the bloom, and the petals are identical. Those tough petals help with the rough behaviour of those beetles, who like her, and are also the quieter pollinators of the springtime.

Their Spiritual symbolism is vast. Including purity, perseverance, and everlasting connections.

We are well aware of our everlasting connections when we gather, feeling those in spirit join us in such numbers. On Sunday, Helen Atkins came to visit on Mother’s Day at our Divine Service and gathering. Helen brought some lovely, inspired thoughts for us to ponder, and then went on to bring some lovely messages for the family. Thank you so much, Helen!! Our lovely Nerina chaired our evening beautifully, and we had such lovely readings and prayers from the family. We were also in good voice, which we were thankful for, as we did not have our hymnal, but that did not stop us from singing our hearts out. Thank you, Julie, for timing us for our healing silence, and Barbara, for making sure we were on pitch.

Of course, we were spoilt with two cakes, which went very quickly. Thank you, Carole and Sue.

And thank you to our healers and trainees on hand after the service. Thank you for all the set up, break down and washing up.

PRAYER OF THE WEEK

Please continue to pray for understanding in this world, but also tolerance, especially from World Leaders right now in all the situations that continue to erupt.

Have a beautiful week. It should get warmer in these parts. We can’t wait!!

Happy St Patricks Day!!

Beannacht De’ leat!

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I am happy to see my Lavender planter perking up again after blooming in June and then getting frazzled by the intense sun we experienced.  Lavender is actually part of the mint family and her healing properties stretch from an anti-inflammatory, and relaxation aid to a soothing balm for minor burns (when correctly distilled and without solvents)

The pollinators love her. ‘The Bumbles’ especially. She loves sun and is native to the Mediterranean regions, but is much loved everywhere for her colour, healing properties, and that very distinct scent and lure for her pollinators. Our own Queen Victoria actually insisted on lavender-based polish.  She also drank her tea infused with lavender, believing it aided her digestion.

If you are in this neck of the woods, The Lavender Fields in Alton are in full swing, where you can enjoy the beautiful fields and buy just about anything lavender.

https://www.thelavenderfields.co.uk/

Her spiritual symbolism is serenity, calmness, and purity.  

Well, I don’t know how calm we were last night in Chawton.  There is always a lot of laughter, especially with Steve.  Steve Lidgett Williams stood in last night as Pink Sarah was unwell.  Steve shared a very thoughtful address and then went on to bring our lovely messages.  Well done and thank you, Steve!!  We had a lovely evening, chaired by our gal Sarah Dorgan with readings and prayers from the family to lift the vibration with healing to follow, as always.

Carole turned out another cake that looked divine, and Sue had hospitality covered. Thank you, Julie, for our music, and all those who set up and break down each week.  

Prayer of the week

PLEASE PRAY FOR GAZA!!  Channels for aid are being opened.  They are desperate.  Please pray for supplies to get through and true Peace to come!!.

Calendar up next.

Savour the moment.  It’s just an experience.