Shelagh Letters...

19 October 2017 In which David has his recording night and which Shelagh thinks about spinning. A drama plays out in the fish tank! The snails change and at first, we are not sure if they are dead or just hibernating!

17 October 2017 In which we remember 30 years since the 1987 hurricane, Jonty’s reading improves, Rachel teaches the children sewing which brings back lovely memories. 18 October 2017 In which I bake cakes for bible study. I Bake Cakes Muscovado toffee tasting buns (recipe). We watch the film the Shack

16 October 2017 in which David falls asleep at work and the temperature is unseasonably warm. Another hurricane is on they way. We consider the red squirrels of Anglesey and we study the river Thames and visit the river and rowing museum in Henley

15 October 2017 In which raw sewage pours thought the music room ceiling and we thank God for the plumber, David lays the slabs for the new greenhouse - Poem ‘Time’

14 October 2017 In which the beginning of the day and what we eat is considered and eating between meals is frowned upon. Is there still a link between hunger and eating!! Recipe for Savoury Quinoa

In which all is calm, and we support David’s work in Sue Ryder at the stand in the Market Place Henley. We discover that we are taking in unwanted anti-biotics in almost everything we eat and drink. We consider the importance of exercise and the contents of David’s salad and the recipe for Polenta.

In which the day starts with meditation. We go on a mini shopping trip as part of our maths lesson and Rosie’s bedroom is declared a danger zone!

In which the day awakes. I enjoy a rare moment when I am alone. We make ‘old fashioned lemonade’ (recipe) and then nestle in when it rains.

In which the children write poetry and then maths. The Hens live happy free range lives and think about the best use of water. The fish are giving birth and so we buy a birthing net. And we derive a simple pleasure from the wonderful colours of Virginia creeper.

9 October 2017 Introduction In which the earth moves away from the sun, we learn a little about the family and sharing our lives. How the Idea of a Genesis Movement formed in my mind. Genesis 1 vs 25-3- 2 v 18 and how we become environmentally aware and work about the work of A Rocha. The Chestnut Candles light again for those that died last year.