October 2025

Dear Friends Welcome to the month of October.  It is surprising that we have reached this month so quickly, yet I would like us to pause for reflection as we consider its significance.   October is the month for World Mental Health. World Mental Health Day is an...

August / September 2025

Dear Friends Welcome to the summer months of August and September in Wokingham, Bracknell and beyond. Of August, John Todhunter (1839-1916) said: “Summer declines and roses have grown rare, but cottage crofts are gay with hollyhocks.   And in old garden walks you...

July 2025

Dear Friends Welcome to the month of July. Last month, our nation celebrated “Thankyou Day”, which begun several years ago during the time of COVID-19.   The message was:  ”Let’s spread gratitude and love on Thank You Day – a simple thank you can make...