Your picture is quite good. People will be asking for your autograph next! That is a good article and I hope it helps in the goal of gaining Pilgrim status. It would be sad to lose the church especially with such a long history.
Great write up - the publicity should help. Hopefully the bishop will go along with the plan. The counterbalance is how much money the land would fetch. Would it be a sought after site?
Do you know what the rationale for the “no weddings” is? My other question is… will the congregation fit in to another parish nearby, or is there a lot of pain that they’re loosing their’home’?
What a lot of questions! Now a request! Do you have a photo of that wall painting from after WW1? I think I saw a programme on the Arts channel about that painter. His works were quite stylised and powerful. I’m interested to see if it’s the same artist.
Meanwhile, I hope your Nights are going smoothly- the trip to Saville Row is pretty soon, isn’t it?
It would be a shame to lose this beautiful church and all of its history. Maybe this article will do the trick. Squeaky wheel gets the grease, etc. Love your photo. Very rugged, Indiana Jones-ish. :)
Loved the article and photos! So hope the pilgrim status of the church is approved but I, too, wonder why weddings are barred. May all plans to purchased the property for private use be thwarted forever.
It's a good article; the village has certainly done its best. Someone must send the bishop a copy of The Daily Post! Good old Kenneth Williams...guaranteed to raise a smile...and a groan!
It is a good article! You sounded intelligent and informed and looked handsome. Why did Mavis say it is Infamy?
What happens if it does not become a Pilgrim church, is it allowed to become a picturesque ruin? Surely w all the graves, it can t be sold to a developer for housing builds?
I've walked around the churchyard on a number of occasions (never been inside). It should be kept as a pilgrim church - and bravo John for your efforts. Once these places go - converted to gentrified accomodation or whatever, then they are gone - forever. I've read the Daily Post article and the predictable 'so what' comments from readers. As the erudite Simon Jenkins points out in his history of English churches ( and it's also true of Wales and so many other places), churches are places where our ancestors came for contemplation and solace, for guidance, for family and community celebrations, to mourn, and to be thankful. You do not have to be a religious person to understand the significance of a church in shaping its local community. Commubities need to keep their focal points - the pub, the church, the local shop. Fingers crossed you'll be successful. Good photo of you too.
I hope it all works out well for your church and your village John - I really admire the way you give such support to everything to do with the life of your village
Oh John Fabulous photo. I hope they can keep it a Pilgrim Church. 800 Years is important history for the town. I enjoyed reading the well written article.
The article was very well done. Having not really understood the whole issue (I mean, understanding the loss of the church of course) but this article really helped explain things. If we could get there, we'd walk around with pickets for you all, ha. I hate that so much our history is erased like that. Ugh. Hang in there, hope the application status goes great. If there's ever an online petition let us know.
Interesting article well done I hope you all win the battle to keep the historic church. I think the 100 grave plots yet to be filled will stop anyone from getting a permit to build on the property.
The article came across very well. There are always online commentators who are quite negative. It feels as if it would be dreadful if there were to be a private house surrounded by the graves. If used for the community or pilgrims it makes sense. I do hope you are successful.
Fingers crossed for pilgrim status. Although it would make a lovely home, the village would lose some of its long history. xx
ReplyDeleteThe graveyard behind the church is in use and will be filled with with over a further 100 graves. Not conducive to a back garden
DeleteGood article and great photos! Best of luck with the Pilgrim status application!
ReplyDeleteThank you fingers crossed
DeleteWonderful old cross, was good to see a photo of it too. Good luck with the campaign from another Pilgrims' Way, keep us posted please.
ReplyDeleteWe can do little more now, it’s a waiting game
DeleteI think it stands a very good chance x
ReplyDeleteI have no idea how the church views things
DeleteBut I’m doubtful
Infamy, Infamy, they’ve all got it infamy !!!! Carry On 😂🤣😂 Wishing you loads of luck 🤞 XXXX
ReplyDeleteThank you deArheart x
DeleteThe article will probably garner up support and, with your handsome photo, they'll be lining up for autographs :-)
ReplyDeleteMany of the comments on line are rather “ who cares”
DeleteYour picture is quite good. People will be asking for your autograph next! That is a good article and I hope it helps in the goal of gaining Pilgrim status. It would be sad to lose the church especially with such a long history.
ReplyDeleteI feel we’ve done the best we can
DeleteGreat write up - the publicity should help. Hopefully the bishop will go along with the plan. The counterbalance is how much money the land would fetch. Would it be a sought after site?
ReplyDeleteDo you know what the rationale for the “no weddings” is? My other question is… will the congregation fit in to another parish nearby, or is there a lot of pain that they’re loosing their’home’?
What a lot of questions! Now a request! Do you have a photo of that wall painting from after WW1? I think I saw a programme on the Arts channel about that painter. His works were quite stylised and powerful. I’m interested to see if it’s the same artist.
Meanwhile, I hope your Nights are going smoothly- the trip to Saville Row is pretty soon, isn’t it?
Remind me of your email I I will forward on
DeleteI have no idea of why there is a no wedding rule
Good article, I think.
ReplyDeleteIt’s balanced and well researched
DeleteIt would be a shame to lose this beautiful church and all of its history. Maybe this article will do the trick. Squeaky wheel gets the grease, etc. Love your photo. Very rugged, Indiana Jones-ish. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the article and photos! So hope the pilgrim status of the church is approved but I, too, wonder why weddings are barred.
ReplyDeleteMay all plans to purchased the property for private use be thwarted forever.
Hugs!
It's a good article; the village has certainly done its best. Someone must send the bishop a copy of The Daily Post!
ReplyDeleteGood old Kenneth Williams...guaranteed to raise a smile...and a groan!
It is a good article! You sounded intelligent and informed and looked handsome. Why did Mavis say it is Infamy?
ReplyDeleteWhat happens if it does not become a Pilgrim church, is it allowed to become a picturesque ruin? Surely w all the graves, it can t be sold to a developer for housing builds?
Mave is a delightful humorous queen …
DeleteI've walked around the churchyard on a number of occasions (never been inside). It should be kept as a pilgrim church - and bravo John for your efforts. Once these places go - converted to gentrified accomodation or whatever, then they are gone - forever. I've read the Daily Post article and the predictable 'so what' comments from readers. As the erudite Simon Jenkins points out in his history of English churches ( and it's also true of Wales and so many other places), churches are places where our ancestors came for contemplation and solace, for guidance, for family and community celebrations, to mourn, and to be thankful. You do not have to be a religious person to understand the significance of a church in shaping its local community. Commubities need to keep their focal points - the pub, the church, the local shop. Fingers crossed you'll be successful. Good photo of you too.
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I hope it all works out well for your church and your village John - I really admire the way you give such support to everything to do with the life of your village
ReplyDeleteIt’s no good saying nothing pat x
DeleteIt is a good piece and presents positiveness over negativeness. Well done you.
ReplyDeleteThank u x
DeleteI hope Trelawnyd gets to keep the church. 800+ years is a long history.
ReplyDeleteWhatever happens, you will know you did what you were able
Well written piece of journalism, factual, human interest and history all rolled into one. With a local in the photo to give it clout. Very well done.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
Interesting article, John. How long do you have to wait to get your answer? Hope it works for your community!
ReplyDeleteOh John Fabulous photo. I hope they can keep it a Pilgrim Church. 800 Years is important history for the town.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the well written article.
The article was very well done. Having not really understood the whole issue (I mean, understanding the loss of the church of course) but this article really helped explain things. If we could get there, we'd walk around with pickets for you all, ha. I hate that so much our history is erased like that. Ugh. Hang in there, hope the application status goes great. If there's ever an online petition let us know.
ReplyDeleteInteresting article well done I hope you all win the battle to keep the historic church. I think the 100 grave plots yet to be filled will stop anyone from getting a permit to build on the property.
ReplyDeleteThe article came across very well. There are always online commentators who are quite negative.
ReplyDeleteIt feels as if it would be dreadful if there were to be a private house surrounded by the graves. If used for the community or pilgrims it makes sense. I do hope you are successful.
I actually said "15 SECONDS of infamy" 🤣
ReplyDeleteLasting impression though Mavis I do believe x
DeletePoetic licence
DeleteMore commonly known as over gilding ones lily x
DeleteInteresting article! Thanks for posting the link.
ReplyDeleteAnd you look very handsome and youthful in the photo!
Peggy
Could you post up a picture of the 'I Am' painting?
ReplyDeleteGood article and I hope your group is successful.
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