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Join us at our ‘Carols by Candlelight’ service which begins at 6pm on December 22nd. Mince pies and seasonal refreshments will be served in the church hall from 5pm onwards. A warm welcome to all.
Minister's Message
Bible reading: Jeremiah 33:1-9, 14-16.
Message.
This, of course, was no ordinary tree. It had been planted in the late 1800s by the landowner John Clayton. It was a favourite of both walkers and photographers. It had featured in the film “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” although it was many miles from Sherwood Forest. It was the setting for marriage proposals, sentimental moments and the scattering of ashes. And in 2016 the Woodland Trust named it “English Tree of the Year”. You might say that this tree was iconic – and now it was gone. People felt bewildered and bereaved as they contemplated the loss of an old friend: how could anyone have perpetrated such a senseless act? The Police and the National Trust began investigations and two men accused of committing it are due to stand trial this week. I’ll return to this story later.
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