EDITORIAL

Spring has come at last! An old German word for Spring is Lenz, which the Anglo-Saxons turned into Lent. As well as a time of spiritual renewal, Lent is the Spring of faith. So we hope you are enjoying it all!

Our two churches are still without a Vicar, despite advertising nationally. If anyone can recommend someone to us we will be most grateful. Since 1997 all previous Vicars or Priests have been appointed after personal recommendation.

This issue contains a eulogy to the late Kit Naylor of Knightsland Farm, a remarkable person, as described by his son. There is also another trip into the past from Mike Allen, this time a mere 100 years ago, as described by one of his family. Doug Ryan reports on Mothering Sunday at St. Margaret’s (also known as Mothers’ Day, a term coined by the Americans, and much used these days).

We also outline the celebration of Easter and the events leading up to it. Whatever your faith, or none, we hope you enjoy the Easter holidays.