November nature

Snapshots taken during November



Halo of golden leaves, pigeons decorate its branches



Planet peace offerings
 

eye treats



Completed peace mandala

Robin sings through the gloom

 

 

rainbow after rain



 



Peace meeting

Peace meeting

 

Thursday 29th November

12noon - 2p.m.

Community room Co-operative Funeral Care Centre

Fairway

Sandown

 

 

All welcome

Free event

Refreshments provided

 

Exhibition & Event - Planet Peace

At the cafe in the George Street Centre, Ryde (next to Co-op car park) there is an exhibition on the theme of 'Planet Peace', included in the mixed media display will be peace crane mandalas, and some painted fabric items. Some exhibits may change during November, which continues until the 5th December. The cafe is open from 10-2 weekdays, and 10-12 Saturday, it provides lunches, snack, cakes and refreshments which can be purchased at very reasonable prices.

An invitation to hear poetry and other readings on the theme of 'Planet Peace', on 17th November Saturday morning 10-12, limited seating available. Refreshments can be purchased from the cafe.

The exhibition and the reading event are free.

October activities

Half term saw some creative fun at Lord Louis library Newport making spooky/fairy tale trees and loose leaf books.

 

 

Peace meeting

Peace meeting

 

Thursday 25^th October 2-4p.m.

Co-operative funeral care centre

Everyone welcome

Practical opportunities to promote and nurture peace in ourselves and planet

Illuminating talk

Last Saturday there was a talk at Calbourne Mill, given by Hannah Brock, who went out to Bethlehem as an International Observer for the Ecumenical Accompaniment programme in Palestine & Israel earlier this year. Having followed her  reports on Ventnorblog, it was good to hear her flesh out her experiences, and give some background to them. 'War time farm', shown recently on the BBC, showed Ruth (one of the historians) reflecting on how difficult , psychologically it would have been for people to live under the constant fear of attack, and hardship during WW2, six years. Imagine this multiplied many times over, as is the case for many Palestinian's.

 Hannah did well to talk about the people she met, only once did she stop to control her emotions, when she spoke about Sami (not sure about the spelling here), a child who had been left so traumatised by what he'd experienced that he'd not spoken for six years. Hannah allowed time afterwards for questions.

 Once outside the walls of the cafe there was the sound of water trickling and gushing, a delicate peacock feather on the grass, a reminder of Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for democracy there, a loud screech from a peacock cut through the reflection, ducks paddling along in the water, soft green grass under foot, fresh air - peace is about moments  like these, freedom from fear, and finding yourself transported and assimilated into everything. Thanks to Hannah for being a clear communicator for peace for those whose voices often go unheard.

 

October harvest

Dainty eyebright
 

Harebells near the downs

 

 

Medina Arboratum

Some of natures jewels from the past few days.

Bembridge mix
Veg shop:- very long beans, curly kale & weighty pear from St. Cecilia's Abbey
Marmalade & pretty pot from stall at village hall


 

beatle beauty

Blossom in Bembridge

Jazzy slug & mini mushrooms