One for the beach – Belinda Jones’ “The Paradise Room”, easy reading.

Easy listening with a double CD of Jane Austen’s “Lady Susan” read by, amongst others, Harriet Walter.

Two murder mysteries – the first from one of my favourite writers- PD James’ “ The Private Patient”, an Adam Dalgliesh detective novel, full of suspense; and secondly, Alex Gray’s “Still Dark” set in Glasgow with a number of plot lines that are skilfully drawn together.

CHURCH FLOWERS
Thank you very much to all of the ladies who decorate the church with flowers. The arrangements enhance our services and look so welcoming for all who visit the church.

This month we thank Jan Powley, Jackie Ike and Victoria Bullimore.

 

THANK YOU to all who

• continue to support the collection for the Food Bank,
• have helped bake, serve and wash up at the fundraising teas at the village hall to raise funds for the church and
• volunteered to help with the Great Mow of the churchyard and to all who contributed the goodies for the ploughman’s tea that followed.

 

CHURCH FUNDRAISING
Teas will be served at the Village Hall on the afternoons of Sunday, 11th August.  Offers to help with baking, serving and washing up please let Debra Thatcher know.

 

Something a little different this month – a detective mystery Treasure Trail around Uppingham starting at 6:00 pm at the Market Square on Friday, 9th August.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you are joining us.

 

 

A mixed bag, but all enjoyable.  First, an amusing reflection on a busy year of Clarissa Dickson Wright, a true countrywoman, “Rifling Through my Drawers”

Second, Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”, the story of Okonkwo’s great fall, as a young man being compared with his father, a reflection of Igbo culture.

Finally, Tana French’s “The Likeness”, a psychological thriller, well rounded characters, good plot.