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Tomorrow we observe Armistice Day, on the 11th day of the 11th month, at the 11th hour. Armistice Day commemorates the Ceasefire during the Great War, leading to the end of the fighting on the Western Front. This day has been the official day in the UK and the Commonwealth, for remembrance of all those who lost their lives and sacrificed so much.

The Red Poppy became a symbol of remembrance after John McCrae, a Canadian Lieutenant, wrote a beautiful poem called ‘In Flanders Fields.’ He wrote this poem after seeing the sight of poppies growing amongst the graves of Flanders.

There are other coloured poppies to commemorate, also. The Purple Poppy is for all the animals who have been used in battle and efforts towards Peace. Dogs, horses, rats, dolphins, sealions, pigeons, elephants, canaries, camels, and oxen. The list goes on. They have all been used in wartime.. Many did not survive. The official day for animal remembrance in the UK is August 23rd, but we also remember them at this time.

The Black Poppy commemorates the efforts of Black, African, and Caribbean people in times of war. This was launched in 2010. The centre of the poppy is green to remember the green fields of France during WW1.

And the White Poppy, created in 1933 by the Co-op Women’s Guild, is a symbol of Peace for all victims, and a commitment to a more peaceful future without conflict. This must surely be our hope and prayer. So pause tomorrow at 11am. We stand on the backs of so many, and may we live a good, full life of love and service.

We had a lovely evening last night with Sarah Norris joining us. Her wonderful energy filled the room as she brought an inspired address and our messages. Thank you so much, Sarah. We love having you! Alison Keogh chaired our evening.

Thank you to our readers and prayer people. A special thank you to Ken for reading ‘The Charge’ and bringing in wartime artifacts from his grandfather, who served in WW1. Thank you to Julie for the music. Thank you, Carole, for our cake, and Sue for our hospitality. Thanks also to our healers and all those who set up, break down, and wash up each week.

Prayer of the week

Please pray for all victims and their families of wartime conflict, especially those who come back with PTSD and psychological wounds. How can anyone who has encountered the horror of war possibly share it with family?. May they receive all the ongoing help and healing that they need.

Let us also remember those animals who have aided humankind in their pursuit of Peace.

Calendar up tomorrow.

Have a beautiful, grateful week!

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And just like that, the Oak tree is full of leaves, offering his beautiful green lushness to the woodlands. We take him for granted in Britain. Strong and steady, he is home to so many creatures and life.

There are six species worldwide, but only two are native to Britain. The English Oak and the Sessile. From the bare branches of winter and then the budding in spring of leaves and tiny green flowers, and now marching into the summer when we will see his fullness along with acorns. that will drop during autumn, and then to the winter, seeing him completely dormant, saving his goodness for the coming spring.

He is sometimes ancient and can be identified with his craggy trunks, branches, and hollowness, having lived through many seasons. Some of his kind have grown very large indeed and are called King Oaks, having been around for at least four hundred years, and some for as much as eight hundred years. No wonder his symbolism is that of strength, wisdom, and connection, and folklore is littered with stories, songs, and odes to The Beautiful Oak

We had plenty of connection with Spirit last night in Chawton, with Gillian Blaize coming to visit. Gillian’s humour and inspired address gave much pause, and the messages were lovely. Thank you so much, Gillian! What a fabulous night. Chaired by the lovely Nerina, we also enjoyed beautiful readings and prayers from the family.

Thank you, Sue, for the hospitality, and Julie for our music. Thank you to our healers, always on hand, and all those who set up, break down, and wash up!

Prayer of the week

May we keep all the healthcare workers in our prayers and thoughts. They do so much, sometimes at very difficult times, working schedules that affect their own lives. May we send prayers their way.

Calendar up next.

Bear with the showers. A little bird tells me we are going to have a beautiful summer!

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The reason British folk talk so much about the weather is because it is literally an ever changing canvas.. Over the weekend, we had some quite heavy fog in these parts, and were half expecting snow. It certainly was cold enough for it. Fog is basically the clouds ‘touching the ground’ at a low altitude, and reducing visibility to less than 1 km, as opposed to mist, that does not reduce visibility to that distance, so mist is a ‘lighter’ cloud in layman’s terms..

The otherworldly mystical appearance has given much inspiration for quotes, poems and songs through the centuries, and sun or moonlight shining through lends itself especially to a vision both magical and beautiful.

Well our Christmas Healing gathering last night was just that – beautiful, and also gentle and serene with some lovely hymns. Thank you to our readers who set the tone. Thank you to Julie on music, Food Angel Sue. Thank you Healers for bringing the healing through during the service.

Calendar will be up next.

Have a beautiful week!! You never know what you are going to get with the weather. ‘Life is like a box of chocolates’