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Barham Anglican Parish News - December 19 2024

Ruth Arthur Well! It is certainly very warm outside. I can remember as a child we had lots of days that I would now consider very hot but swimming in the channel and riding our bikes about it never seemed to be a problem. Our thermometer must not...

Ruth Arthur

19 Dec 2024

Opinion

Barham Anglican Parish News - December 12 2024 - Cop

The Christmas Bowl Appeal is happening at church. Just a few coins every week will go a long way to help support the disadvantaged throughout the world. We are lucky to live in Barham, where most of us live a safe and happy life. Unfortunately, even...

Ruth Arthur

12 Dec 2024

Opinion

Barham Anglican Parish News - December 5 2024

When I moved to Barham back in January 2000, my then next-door neighbour Vi Wilson told me that the snake situation in our neck of paradise was prolific. They had had 13 snakes in their backyard in that summer. Being a Moulamein girl, snakes...

Ruth Arthur

05 Dec 2024

Opinion

Barham Anglican Parish News - November 28, 2024

What a lovely downfall of rain we have had this week. My garden is in seventh heaven and the weeds will be jumping out of the ground full of vigour and lush new growth. The chemical companies will be rubbing their hands together with glee; profits...

Ruth Arthur

28 Nov 2024

Opinion

Barham Anglican Parish News - November 21, 2024

The hymn How Great Thou Art is a favourite with many of us, but its origin is very interesting. The original Swedish lyrics titled ‘O, Store Gud’ and written in 1886 were inspired by a visit to a beautiful country estate on the southeast coast...

Ruth Arthur

21 Nov 2024

Opinion

Barham Anglican Parish News - November 14, 2024

My sources tell me that the Community Market last Saturday was very successful. The wind that has been with us since August had the weekend off and this made things so much more enjoyable. Thanks once again to our stall holders who brave every...

Ruth Arthur

14 Nov 2024