The first, “Lily’s Promise” by Lily Ebert, a compelling memoir of the Holocaust. Very powerful and moving, a testament to Lily’s irrepressible spirit.
The second, Elif Shafak’s “The Island of Missing Trees”, historical fiction recording the impact of ethnic division and how trauma moves through generations – loved this book.
Using the theme of generational trauma, Ashley Audrain’s “The Push”, tells of the making and breaking of a family in a tense psychological thriller
Some of us did this for a week in March.
Our household, just the two of us and the dog, logged 44 pieces of plastic – that equates to 2,288 pieces per year. We try to recycle as much as we can but can we reduce the amount of plastic in our home? Crisps – who doesn’t love them? We could make our own…but we’ve found a supplier who uses recyclable bags – taste test coming up!
The next monthly walk will start at 10:00 am and will leave from the church porch on Saturday, May 11th, followed by light refreshments.
Please let Debra know if you can come.
This meeting is open to all. It will take place on Sunday, May 12th at 10:45 at the church.
There are vacancies for two churchwardens, a secretary and members of the PCC.
Copies of the accounts and reports are on display in the church porch.
Hello Everybody,
Just a note to firstly thank you so very sincerely for all your kindness and support during this very difficult time.
We now have a date for Bart’s Memorial Service. The Service will be held in Uppingham Parish Church on Monday, May 20th at 14:00 followed by refreshments at The Falcon in Uppingham.
We are holding a private family funeral service and burial in St Mary Magdalene and St. Andrews Church, Ridlington which will take place on Friday, May 3rd at 11:00.
Thank you once again.
Love Nicki
A mixed bag this month.
I read a number of Victoria Holt/Jean Plaidy books as a teenager so “The Queen’s Confession” was a blast from the past. It’s the fictional autobiography of Marie Antoinette – a good read.
I recommend also the updated Northanger Abbey by Val McDermid – very witty and well written.
Finally, and to make up the numbers “An Heiress’s Guide to Deception and Desire” by Manda Collins, set in Victorian times but with modern language.
