A time to reflect

Welcome to Novembers blog, this month our main theme is remembrance but we will have an element of fireworks and dare I mention Christmas? 

Take a minute..
On November 11th our nation will fall silent at 11 am for all those who died during World Wars and recent conflicts.   Note as remembrance Sunday falls on the 14th our national silence will also happen on the Sunday as well as the Thursday. 

The poppy - Ever wanted to know some facts about the Poppy for Remembrance. Here is a  factual guide to poppies from the Royal British Legion  

Make your own - Take a look at this Craft n Home site for their free printable templates on making your own, poppies.

Candles - Lighting a candle on the evening can be a way of remembering those we have lost. Or even use it as a way of those we have lost personally and recently not just in conflicts.   Whilst a tealight will do if your feeling crafty check this out on how to make your own 
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Poems - I find sometimes writing a poem or even a short story about remembrance is a nice way to reflect or even remember either a family member or our ancestors who have served or are currently serving.
Here is mine that I wrote back in 2016.
Where armies once fought the poppies now grow
Where bombs once dropped we now stand
On the eleventh day at the eleventh hour
We will remember those who gave their all
 
Where tanks once drove we farm our land
Where trenches were dug we build our homes
On the eleventh day at the eleventh hour
We give thanks to those who bravely faced the horror of war
 
Where soldiers once marched we walk to work
Where prisoners were kept children run free
On the eleventh day at the eleventh hour
We will never forget and give thanks to all that fight for our freedom yesterday and today.

• The Eleventh Hour (PBailey2016)

 
Have a go and please feel free to share with us.

Remembrance Sunday - On the 14th St Marys church in Yate will be holding its annual remembrance service and parade.  Abbotswood Action Committee will be taking part and will be laying a wreath.  ​  

Remember remember the 5th November

Fireworks night will be soon upon us.
Be safe this year, here is the Avon and Somerset Fire & Rescue safety guide 

Have fun indoors as well as outdoors here are some firework recipes to sparkle up your evening  

Ever wondered the history of Bonfire night check out this guide to it from SKY History channel 

Dare I mention Christmas?

Okay I know its only November, but on 27th we do have our Christmas Fayre, so please do join us. To get up to date information check out our Facebook and twitter feeds

That's all for now and I will see you all in December for a Christmas special x Pen 

(c) PBailey