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stove, offering a clean, free way to cook food that requires minimal human
intervention and no fossil fuels. The Queen's Green Canopy
The system helps refugee camps solve more than one problem. The large An Oak Tree with a commemorative plaque has been purchased in celebration
quantities of organic waste produced in such camps pose both hygiene and of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this June. This will be planted on land owned by
environmental challenges. Moreover disposing of the waste in a sustainable the Erica Trust. Of course, June not being the optimum time to plant a tree, it will
manner requires financial resources from a system that has no money to waste. be planted in March before the Jubilee. Please see the Briantspuddle Community
The home biogas not only takes care of the disposal issue without any financial website for updates as details of the planting ceremony will be published there for
implications, it also does so in a way that produces a renewable energy source. anyone wishing to attend.
The biogas also provides a safer way to cook by eliminating the need for cooking
fires, that have in the past resulted in runaway blazes racing through crowded
camps.” Parish Council Meetings

What a clever invention, yet one that makes such a huge difference to the The January and February Parish Council meetings were cancelled in favour of an
people in refugee camps. It makes us realise how blessed we are to have all the online alternative due to Coronavirus cases, however the Council intends to be
facilities that we have, yet take for granted. meeting again in the main hall on Wednesday 9 March at 7pm.
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I think we have come to value our own refuse collections much more, as the Sue Jones, Chairman
usual routine has been affected by staff shortages because of covid!
I’m so grateful that God has ways to clean up the mess that we make of our lives
at times, even in the small things, where an unkind word or action can cause hurt
and pain. Jesus gave His life when He died on the cross so that we can be
forgiven, and know the new life that He wants to give us. His love is there for us
24/7, so we can talk to Him in prayer at any time. It’s important we don’t let the
rubbish build up in our lives, but that we ask Jesus to clean us up and give us His
new life.

Jesus said,” I am the light of the world, whoever follows Me will never walk in
darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Just a Smile

Was Jesus a crank? A crank is a piece of technology which creates revolutions!

The preacher’s son was watching his father preparing next Sunday’s sermon.
“How do you know what to say, Daddy,” he asked “God tells me,” replied his
father.
“Then why do you keep crossing bits out?”

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