St. Peters Anglican-Methodist, Bratton Fleming
Photo Album
Photographs taken in and around St Peters during the last couple of years.
Springtime in the Churchyard 2017
Eash Spring the churchyard is transformed as thousands of crocus and daffodils burst into flower. Although some had been added since to commemorate national events, the original daffodils were planted by the village schoolchildren celebrating the golden jubilee of Queen Victoria.
Lambing Service April 2017
Each year a newly born lamb is brought into church as we give thanks to God for another 'lambing harvest'. In an area where sheep farming plays an important role, it is appropriate that thanks are given for the birth of the lambs inthe parish.
Church Family BBQ July 2017
Every year the Church Family comes together for an enjoyable afternoon. The event is usually held outdoors, but this year the weather forced everyone inside, except those responsible for the cooking! Despite cooking conditions being far from perfect there was not a burnt sausage to be seen.
The weather brightened in the afternoon, allowing everyone to go on a tractor and trailer ride around the farm, and feed some of the sheep.
Visit by the Bishop of Thika September 2017
After visiting the local Primary School Bishop Julius Wanyoike, Bishop of Thika in Kenya, and Ven James Kamura his archdeacon called at St Peter's in time for the monthly Community Lunch. Later in the afternoon they met children and parents who attend Mondays@2, a group of young parents and small children.
The previous day Bishop Julius had been one of five bishops at the Ordination service in Exeter Cathredal, where one of the ordinands had been our curate Rev Martyn Tyrrel.
Christmas Tree Festival December 2017
Various village organisations, businesses, groups and residents each decorated a tree to a suitable theme. As light faded the the church was transfored into a magical forest.
Live music was provided by local residents throughout the time that the Festival was open.
Christmas Community Lunch December 2017
A very special visitor called at St Peters to meet the children who had enjoyed a Christmas lunch with their parents during the school holiday. Somehow he knew all the children who were there and gave them all a present.
Carols by Candlelight December 2017
Unrehearsed Nativity - Christmas Eve 2017
The Church in Snow - March 2018
Scenes around the church in March when we received a second snowfall within a couple of weeks.
Although we escaped relativelt light the first time, the second snowfall saw a covering of over 20cm.
A Snowy Messy Church Cafe 18 March 2018
Instead of cancelling the Messy Church Cafe after receiving about 20cm snow it was decided to continue but instead of providing activities in the church, to let the children enjoy themselves outside.
Their parents preferred to gather in the Wesley Suite to chat and enjoy cups of hot chocolate and cake.
After time in the snow the children came inside to decorate biscuits and have some refreshments while their gloves and hats dried on the church heaters.
Agape Supper March 2018
School Easter Service
Easter 2018
Village Litter Pick - 9 June 2018
Members of the congregation, and friends, gathered at the church before embarking on a litter-pick around the village. Over 20 bags of rubbish were collected which were later collected by the council. The day finished with lunch in the Wesley Suite.
The Tour of Britain Cycle Race passed through Bratton Fleming on 3 September.
Whilst waiting for the race, St Peters served drinks and refreshments to those waiting.
Remembrance Sunday - 100th Anniversary of the end of World War 1
A special Act of Remembrance was held at the War Memorial when all those from the parish who are known to have served in the First World War were remembered by name.
As well as ringing for the service, the bells were also rung later in the day as thy were in churches throughout the country, as the nation commemotated the end of WWI.
Throughout the weekend an exhibition was staged in the church in memory of those from the neighbourhood who served in the war, in particular those who were killed.
Christmas Tree Festival 2018
Almost 40 trees decorated by individuals, families, churches andvarious businesses and organisations were on display.
Carols by Candlelight 2018
On the Saturday before Christmas the church was packed as people gather to sing their favourite carols in the church lit entirely by candles and lights on the Christmas trees.
Following the Christmas Tree Festival, instead of removing them, the trees are repositioned around the parimeter of the church where they remain until Epiphany.
The trees provide the ideal backdrop in which to celebrate Christmas.
St. Peter's in the snow 2013
Photographs contributed by Gerald & Barbara Davidson