Hosanna to the King

As ever the children provide a counterbalance to the general discombobulation of things. Whereas last year the weather was sunny and bright, this time we were standing round the churchyard in the cold while Mr & Mrs Norelake unloaded their friendly donkeys and led them in for the procession initiating the Infants School Palm Service. But their journey up the A3 had been uneventful and securing them a place to park along the street was unwontedly unproblematic.

In the background you can see the great rhododendron bush which adorns the churchyard, and which is so glorious this year it almost baffles the sight.