Rural life in North Nottinghamshire has provided us with many opportunities. I think we have embraced them all. Not least our latest and most productive hobby: sausage-making!
We have been given quantities of game birds from local shoots and so it has become necessary to be inventive. Roast pheasant, roast partridge, game casserole, pheasant bolognese…
Recipes coming soon
I can share the recipes and methods with you in the New Year, perhaps you would like to see them?
A very merry Christmas
In the meantime here is a picture of our Christmas wreath. Created from feathers and a biodegradable OASIS https://www.oasisfloral.co.uk/ base. It hangs on my front door. A seasonal image to wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
St Peter’s Church, Clayworth, Nottinghamshire – first ever Christmas tree festival!
Christmas tree festivals are community events that bring people and local organisations together. Individuals and groups supply and decorate a Christmas tree. This particular Christmas tree festival is St Peter’s first ever! There are currently fifteen trees in this inaugural display, all lit, decorated and on show collectively. But for a limited time only – from now until Saturday 21st December. It is not here for long and St Peter’s in Clayworth, North Nottinghamshire will be open every day until then from 10.00am until 4.00pm.
Local organisations get involved
A couple of local organisations have provided a themed tree to reflect their business, such as the popular local bar and restaurant ‘the Blacksmith’s Arms’ https://www.blacksmithsclayworth.com/. Then there’s the ‘go to’ website for all events, things to do and what’s on information for the North Nottinghamshire area https://www.innorthnotts.co.uk/
An opportunity to visit the Traquair Murals
So, if you missed the ‘big one’ in town, now is your chance to savour flavour of this individual display. Enjoy this smaller but cosier exhibition in a local, historic, village church. Take advantage of this opportunity to see the ‘Traquair Murals’ as St Peter’s is home to the largest works of art in the East of England. They are are well worth a visit in themselves. You can read all about them here: https://savourthemoment.co/country-life/the-traquair-murals-the-what-murals/
Edible tree decorations to take away ‘Treats and Treasures’
A couple of the trees are decorated with edible treats. Help yourself to one or two – take some home or pass them around. This is a free event but there are opportunities to leave donations. There is a safe in the wall near the door for donations and also one or two collection boxes near the trees. Refreshments are available too.
Heartwarming and unforgettable
Every Christmas tree festival is unique and has its own charm. St Peter’s would welcome your visit. It is a heart-warming and unforgettable sight especially when the trees are lit and it’s dark outside.
Share the joy
In recent years Christmas tree festivals have become increasingly popular as a way of bringing communities together. They provide the opportunity to raise money for the church or local charities. Most importantly they share the joy of the Christmas message and add a little extra sparkle to the Christmas festivities.
Don’t miss this chance to visit, time is running out – it will all be over on the evening of Saturday 21st December.