Dear friends,

This is my last email to you all, I have really enjoyed putting the weekly sheets together each week, but am delighted that Dineke has agreed to take over – thank you Dineke.

We move next week so as you can imagine much of this week has been spent cleaning and tidying, however I have found time most days to walk in our lovely countryside which looks particularly beautiful now it has had a bit of rain. I even spent a wonderful walk with a close friend on Ranmore getting soaked, somehow the rain added to the beauty of the area. I’m trying to walk my favourite walks so not only have I been to Ranmore, but have done my favourite loop on Denbies, walked from Betchorth to Brockham and back along the river, walked the 5k circular walk on Holmwood and today we have walked from the Volunteer in Holmbury St Mary over to Abinger, then up to Abinger Roughs and back via Paddington Farm. Many of you will know these walks well, I have walked all of them countless times over the 25 years we have been here, and yet I never tire of the changing beauty of all. There are so many more favourites to do, that I shan’t manage them all before we leave – so we will have to return!

This week we have a joint service at Capel at 10.30am tomorrow with Rev Martin Gilpin presiding – thank you Martin for giving up your time to come and take our service.

We also have church teas at Capel on both Sunday and Monday (bank holiday) this week. Please do come along and sample Joy’s wonderful cakes, there are always others to have a chat with.

Photo of the week this week – my favourite bench on Leith Hill – the recent scrub clearing means that it now has the most stunning views, and the heather has just flowered.

Thank you again for all your cards, emails, and kind gifts, my apologies that I haven’t been able to write to you all personally, but will try to do so once we are settled in our new home. I’m sure you all recognise that this is a very special community and I have been privileged to be part of it.

With love and prayers

Debbie von Bergen
debbievonbergen@icloud.com
07774 784008

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