Last week at Amlwch English Methodist Church saw our 32nd Flower Festival and it was a huge success. More publicity was created and the weekend coincided with the Bi-annual Viking Festival. On the first day we sold the food we had purchased for both days. On the second day we sold as much again. The event proved to be extremely popular. The Sunday saw our usual Songs of Praise re-scheduled to be the morning service with a difference. We had a large congregation with 30 members of the family of the late Barbara Tudor present to share the dedication of the new flower stand in church. Barbara was the one who first suggested a Flower Festival in the church. Our theme was "The Easter People" and each display told the story from Palm Sunday to Easter Day. It was a truly inspiring experience this year.
A few days later on 1st August (today) I was due to appear as a witness at Caernarfon Crown Court in a fraud case. That meant being very stressed. We (the witnesses) we were advised that it would be a long day. Then the news came in that the case that had run over from the previous day was delayed because members of the jury were delayed getting in. An articulated lorry had overturned on the A55 near Abergwyngregyn and huge delays were happening. The outcome was that our case was re-scheduled for 22nd November! I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. All the stress will now happen again in November. I suppose the good side was that I had already seen the court arrangements and would be better prepared in November. 2/3 years ago I was on jury service at the previous location of Caernarfon Crown Court, so I am getting some experience there!
On Sunday, 29th July, our youngest granddaughter, Emelia (Meme, age 10) came to stay for a few days. Then yesterday, 31st July, our oldest granddaughter, Eleanor (Ellie, age 15) came to stay. Just now we have two grandchildren (cousins) staying with us. They have spent most of today baking in the kitchen! Emelia goes home tomorrow, so I have a 250 mile journey to do, there and back. The good news is I can do it in the day instead of staying overnight with my son and returning on the second day. Never a dull moment!!!
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