Surlingham

It was with great sadness that the Parish Council received news of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh. As the longest serving consort in British history, he dedicated his life to serving this country and as a tremendous support to The Queen.

The thoughts of the Parish Council are with The Queen and all the Royal Family at this time.

Messages of Condolence

South Norfolk Council and Norfolk County Council are unable to allow visitors to attend their offices to sign books of condolence. However, if you would like to send a message of condolence, please email South Norfolk District Council condolence@s-norfolk.gov.uk or Norfolk County Council condolences@norfolk.gov.uk

Messages can also be sent by post to the Lieutenancy Office, Norfolk County Council, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH.

The Royal website www.royal.uk has also set up an e-book of condolence.

Happy Easter to all our readers!

Please use this link to view the all colour, fully formatted version of the latest edition barn-owl-10-1.pdf

Art Café: A place to meet up on Wednesday mornings

The Café takes place on Zoom, starting at 10.30am for around an hour. You’re warmly invited to join us in exploring works artists and their work, talking about life, spirituality and all that intrigues and inspires us.

April 14th The Resurrection in art: how artists have tried to capture the essence of Easter.

April 28th Religion and Andy Worhol.

Please phone me on 01508 538014 or use CONTACT US for more information and Zoom link.

More News from the Barn

Network Norfolk Article

Thanks to Network Norwich for publishing this piece about my role as Bishop’s Officer and the Barn’s future as a centre for contemporary spirituality and creative engagement with the arts

https://www.networknorwich.co.uk/Articles/605023/Network_Norwich_and_Norfolk/Regional_News/ South_Norfolk/Norfolk_barn_is_focus_for_creative_Christianity.aspx

We’re hoping that this month may see a further loosening of restrictions on indoor spaces that will make face to face Barn activities possible. We’re looking forward to welcoming you into the Barn in person and will keep you informed about any changes.

News from Elsewhere

Art and Spirituality reflections from Leeds Methodist Mission

Every week artist Shaeron Caton-Rose posts an article for reflection by individuals and small groups. You can find them here and also subscribe, if you wish

https://leedsmethodistmission.co.uk/category/reflection/

Reflections on Christ

Richard Maberly reflects on Christ in his sculpture, drawing and writings on his website

https://www.maberlyart.com/conscious-spiritual-mystical

Gift of Wonder and the Spirituality of Gardening

The US website Godspace offers inexpensive online courses, including a Gift of Wonder retreat and Gardening with God course, based on Christine Sine‘s book To Garden with God. The website aims to reconnect with creation, imagination and sense of wonder

Home

Re-opening the Royal Academy

The royal Academy is staging three exhibitions in late May: Emin/Munch highlighted in last month’s Barn Owl, together with exhibitions by David Hockney and Michael Armitage

https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibitions-and-events

Art in (and on) Churches

Art installation on Wells Cathedral

Anthony Gormley has been commissioned to install a sculpture on the West front of Wells Cathedral in August. Gormley says that ‘”The work attempts to invoke the feeling of being isolated and exposed on this corner of a Gothic masterpiece. My purpose is to engage the eye and body of the viewer in empathic projection, to consider our time in the shelter of other times.”

https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/19129132.art-installed-wells-cathedral/? utm_source=Daily+media+digest&utm_campaign=4665e0c8d8- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_27_02_01_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_296e14724b -4665e0c8d8-248630101&mc_cid=4665e0c8d8&mc_eid=76bde5c5c2

Sculpted head of NHS worker wearing PPE installed at Christchurch Priory

Sculptor Rory Young has carved a head for our times as a lasting legacy on the medieval structure of Christchurch Priory.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-56485657? utm_source=Daily+media+digest&utm_campaign=44e5df263b- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_27_02_01_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_296e14724b -44e5df263b-248630101&mc_cid=44e5df263b&mc_eid=76bde5c5c2

Attention church detectives!

Have a hunt around the vestry. Who knows what great masters may be lurking there…A report from the BBC by finding a painting from Titian’s workshop in a Herefordshire church.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-56241825? utm_source=Daily+media+digest&utm_campaign=74c23d304e- EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_11_27_02_01_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_296e14724b -74c23d304e-248630101&mc_cid=74c23d304e&mc_eid=76bde5c5c2

Please e-mail or phone me if there are any art and spirituality resources you’d like to suggest for Barn Owl, or if you’d like to donate much-needed funds for the Barn’s vibrant ministry. Many thanks!

With Easter Greetings,

Nick Garrard

Bishop’s Officer for Christian Spirituality through the Creative Arts (Norwich)

Dear All, We hope you are keeping well (and warm!).

SUNDAY SERVICE 11th APRIL.
Due to the poor weather forecast, Bramerton’s Open Air Service has been postponed until June. However, there will be Morning Prayer on Zoom at the earlier time of 10am.
Here is your invitation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82032881914?pwd=a3hhZUJTQkpxZkhuRElpS1gwWmdpQT09
Meeting ID: 820 3288 1914 Passcode: 459849

VIDEO SERVICE.
There won’t be a video service this week, but you’re welcome to use the attached service at home.
the-second-sunday-of-easter.docx

CELTIC PRAYER TUESDAY 13th APRIL
On Tuesday there’s Celtic Morning Prayer at Home (please contact Mandy 01508 538654 for a copy)

QUIET PRAYER WEDNESDAY 14th APRIL.
Quiet Prayer at Rockland Church on Wednesday at 8am.

ART CAFÉ WEDNESDAY 14th APRIL.
This Week’s Art Café looks at the Resurrection in art – how artists have tried to capture the essence of Easter. Here’s the Zoom link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88102938069?pwd=N0x4YTFTb0VKV2dtZ1pHVTMxUngvQT09
Meeting ID: 881 0293 8069 Passcode: 246771

SUNDAY SERVICE 18th APRIL
Sunday 18th service will be 10am Holy Communion at Claxton Church.

Please let us know if there’s anything we can help with.
Happy Easter, Nick and Helen

Good morning Surlingham! Hope you all had a lovely Easter despite the cold days… once again thank you so much for coming down to us.

The weekend is just round the corner, so we are open as usual for our take away meals and this week we will have curry prawn s again! They really are very popular. So please place your order as soon as you can.

In the meantime, we’d like to inform you all that we will reopen our outdoor area on Tuesday, 13th. So if you fancy to come round, you can book a table. If you want just to drop by, you can as well. But please, don’t sit straight away on the first bench you see empty. Place your order, wait until it’s ready panda then Ana will let you know where to sit.

Love

Joaquim & Ana

And on behalf of our wonderful village, we would like to thank the Easter Bunny and all the helpers for their warm generosity and fun.

Happy Easter everyone.

The Easter bunny is currently at the top end of The Green ( 11- ish) and active!

(Young person shown with permission from parents.)