the shed of electrofried: February 2020

Wednesday 19 February 2020

community matters - delivery for you

In the mists of antiquity Hermes was the ancient Greek god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel. Quite a broad brief, all things considered.

The modern-day Hermes plays a more mundane, but equally vital role in the life of a village community. It provides a courier and parcel delivery service. Here's Leanne, our local Hermes lady. Not only does she bring parcels she also brings a huge, radiant smile and bags of energy. It's always a joy to open the door to greet her!

community matters - tea and tiles

Some medieval tiles were uncovered beneath the floor of our church during the course of a recent renovation project. A great excuse to show them off and invite the village in for tea and cakes! Over seventy people visited and here are just two of the happy tea drinkers.

'Choir singing improves health, happiness - and is the perfect ice-breaker.'

Jacques Launay, Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford

There's a very interesting article by Jacques Launay on the benefits of singing in a choir which is well worth a read. Even better, why not join a community choir like the one I'm visiting this evening? It may be a cold, dark and rainy winter night but that doesn't stop twenty or so choir members from turning up to practice in the hall of a village primary school.

They extend such a warm welcome and for ninety minutes I listen enraptured. There may be the odd wrong note, on occasion voices waver off track. However, the sense of community, togetherness and harmony fills the room with a special magic. It's a privilege to be there!