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Winter is Here!

Sorry for leaving this update so late, I have just returned from the frozen South after a nine hour drive. It did seem strange driving on the M6 on its 50th. Birthday and also being able to use the latest section to open, on the day it opened.

Flying down on Wednesday over a frozen landscape was absolutely glorious. Thank goodness I was warm and not having to put my feet on the ground after Tuesday's freezing weather.

Tuesday was a very busy day for KH much was achieved and KH was assisted by some very helpful and kind people in this endeavour. Some people went out of their way to help and for that, I for one, am very grateful.
My own Tuesday started at 8am as I left my own house to go to the Church to allow the Electricians access to the Church Kitchen and Hall. Then, it seemed that I saw my own feet in front of my face. At that point, I bounced a little better than our Session Clerk did later in the afternoon.
The long and short is;-- a nasty fractured Left Wrist, and plaster for 4-6 weeks for the Clerk and I merely have some very sore extremities.

However we are not deterred, and work to maintain the building continues in earnest.

Visible signs of the Teacher Memorial Window Restoration appeared again. The Stonework Traceries require attention and some sections need replaced and strengthened before the Upper Rose Section can be taken out for its own repair. This work will probably last about two weeks. All this time the remainder of the Glass has been in the Workshop.

It would be wonderful if we had the window back for Christmas; but if not?

All in its own time!

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