It was with sadness that we heard of the passing of Keith Abraham and also of Margot Freeman (wife of Canon Alan Freeman). May they Rest in Peace. We offer our sincere condolences to both families.

Nerissa Walters, Brian and Carol Speller attended the Licensing Service of the Rev. Bernard Minton at St. Barnabas Church, Linslade on 12 May. We extend a warm welcome to him, his family and the Parish of Linslade into the Ouzel Valley Team Ministry.

It was nice to see the newly confirmed Charles and Harry Duggan taking their Holy Communion at St. Nicholas during the Family Service.

The travellers Julia and Paul Dickens should have arrived home safely by the time the next newsletter from Hockliffe is due, so it’s Goodbye from me.