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Photos, paintings, drawings, sculpture – all inspired by St Peter’s Church and its Churchyard

Dear John

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Happy retirement wishes

Last week saw the retirement of John, our long serving postman to our villages here in the Langtons, Stonton Wyville and Glooston.

John took up his round 34 years ago. A staggering number which we’re all quite amazed by. It feels like five minutes! The time truly flies!

Over the years, John has become a friend to us all, always ready with a smile and wave.

All the villages paid tribute one way or another and his last round on Friday took much longer than usual as he was greeted along the way.

Gifts and cards were given and I reckon his van was riding a little heavier on the way back than when it came out!

Local artist, Maxine Dodd, was asked by Church Langton residents Sue Atton and Maxine Johnson to create a leaving card for John. A task that she was delighted to undertake for this valued friend of the community.

Maxine created a map of his route with a card from the people. The envelope bears a special stamp featuring the King himself toasting his dedicated postie!

John’s card

The card was printed and signed and the original framed as a special gift for John to remind him of us.

The framed artwork and card by Maxine Dodd

We were all out waiting to wave him off…

Church Langton resident Sue presents John with his gift and card.

We are a small community and the post is a vital service. How fortunate we were to have such kind and dedicated man to bring our post to us.

Thank you John, happy retirement and come and see us soon!

George and John

Remembrance Sunday: An update from Sunday

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We were delighted to welcome over 50 people to the service of Remembrance at the weekend. The church was decorated beautifully by our team of flower arrangers and we were thrilled to display a Poppy Collage made by the children from Church Langton School. Rev Martin gave a moving address including mention of the crucifix of nails made after the bombing of Coventry in World War II. Wreaths for the local men who lost their lives in World War I and II were blessed and then taken to the War Memorial on the village green.

We wish to thank everyone who donated on the day and online to our collection for the Royal British Legion. We raised £209.00 which is winging its way to the Harborough branch as we write this. This is our best year yet so we can’t thank you enough for your generous support for this wonderful cause.

Enjoy the photographs of the church taken by Alison Thurlby.

St Peter's Font - decorated in poppies for Remembrance
St Peter's Church porch, Remembrance flowers
St Peter's Church, view to the altar on Remembrance Sunday
St Peter's Church, close up view to the altar on Remembrance Sunday
St Peter's Church, flowers to the side of the altar on Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Poppy Collage artwork made by the children of Church Langton C of E Primary School

“When you go home, tell them of us and say
For your tomorrow, we gave our today.”

— John Maxwell Edmonds

Night sky at St Peter’s

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Autumn is a wonderful time to reflect on and enjoy the night sky. The days draw in and October gives us a chance to enjoy beautiful sunsets.

Once the sun has set, the atmosphere changes again.. The stars are out and bats may be glimpsed darting through the trees, especially so in an ancient churchyard…

These glorious photographs of St Peter’s church and the night skies were taken by James Cullen.

The images are dramatic and striking in colour and viewpoint.

The building looks amazing, but the stars beyond hold even more wonder…