How wonderful that Spring is here but what does it mean to you?

Posted on 15/03/2024 by St Peter's Church, Church Langton, Leicestershire

Spring is a beautiful time of year and I must say my favourite. It is uplifting to leave the dark nights and mornings behind us as the evenings begin to draw out and bulbs begin to poke their heads through. Birds begin to build nests in the hope of raising a family. Mother Nature awakens.

Spring is often associated with hope and rebirth – indeed Easter celebrates the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ and it takes place in Spring.

‘For behold, the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come, and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land’.
Song of Solomon 2:11-12

What does Spring mean to you?

Here in St Peter’s church yard we find the earliest flowers. These flowers provide vital nectar for wakening bees and insects.

Here are some photos taken in the churchyard by James Cullen.

Dear John

Posted on 29/11/2023 by St Peter's Church, Church Langton, Leicestershire

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!

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!

Remembrance Sunday: An update from Sunday

Posted on 15/11/2023 by St Peter's Church, Church Langton, Leicestershire

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.