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Reflections From the Editor

April, the angel of the

months, the young

love of the year.”

Vita Sackville-West

All the joys of Spring; the daffodils are out, the evening are finally getting lighter, it’s wonderful to be
moving into a blossom-filled, warmer days in Frittenden - a special thanks to those who joined the village
clean up on Saturday 23rd March, to prepare for the season ahead.
Don’t miss around the village;
- Easter Day service at St Mary’s Sunday 31st March 10.00am
- the Gardening Society Spring show on Saturday 8th April in the Memorial Hall
- Frittenden Fun Run Monday 1st April, 12.00pm start at the B&J
- Fosmos Saturday 13th April (page 27)
- Applause: Film: Return to Seoul Saturday 27th April 8.00pm Memorial Hall
…and of course the annual beer festival at the Bell & Jorrocks - 12th/13th & 14th April
Easter Awake, my lute, and struggle for thy James
Thank you to all who contribute to and support our Parish magazine
part with all thy art.
James Booth-Clibborn Editor frittendenparishmagazine@gmail.com
The crosse taught all wood to resound
from Herbert’s Easter his name, who bore the same.
His stretched sinews taught all strings,
Provided by Rev. Pete Deaves what key LITTLE LAMBS
Is the best to celebrate this most high day. Our weekly (term time only) Baby and Toddler group
Rise heart; thy Lord is risen. Consort both heart and lute, and twist 10-11.30am @ St Mary’s Frittenden
Sing his praise without delayes, a song pleasant and long; Parents and Carers of Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers are warmly invited
Who takes thee by the hand, Or since all musick is but three parts to hop along to Little Lambs @ St Mary’s Church.
that thou likewise with him may’st rise; vied and multiplied.
That, as his death calcined thee to dust, O let thy blessed Spirit bear a part, A warm welcome, toys, good coffee/tea, delicious homemade cakes,
His life may make thee gold, and much And make up our defects with crafts, Bible Story and singing time. It will be a great opportunity to connect with other local
more, just. his sweet art. families. We’d love to see you there!
Currently, there is no need to book a space so do just come along!
We welcome reflections to frittendenparishmagazine@gmail.com – a poem, prayer, For more details contact Claire Deaves: deavesclaire@gmail.com
thought... something to help us pause and reflect.

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