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Easter 2012
A Rather grey start to the day!
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Nearly 200 people crammed into St Paul's to take part in the Crib Service
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The DHCT walk was supported by about a dozen intrepid walkers under the guidance of Douglas Henderson and Sarah Gordon (to whom must be said a very grateful thank you).
This year’s route took us from St Mary’s Walkhampton onto the railway line and down towards Burrator Dam, crossing this to make our way to St Leonard’s Sheepstor. From there our route took us towards Meavy via Marchant’s Cross and the ford across the River Meavy. At St Peter’s Meavy we stopped for lunch before pressing on across Yennadon, Well Town and back to St Mary’s – around trip of about 6.5 miles – or so Douglas said – personally it felt like a lot longer…that’s how I felt about it the next day anyway!
The weather was very misty at first, but the rain largely held off. There was a shortage of panoramic views this year because of the weather but it was an enjoyable walk and the spin off was that funds were raised for both local parishes and Devon Historic Churches Trust.
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The wonderful sunrise observed just before the service began
It was much warmer this year! See the 2010 photograph further down.
Members of the RYFC helped rebuild the path to the new Graveyard at St Peter's Meavy. This community project was carried out by twelve members during a weekend in mid-September 2010. A black sheet was laid to prevent weeds followed by a load of gravel that was then raked to form a new pathway. The idea was suggested by Joyce Williams and is in memory of the late Bill Williams who gave such great service to the church over the last fifty years.
The Congregation at the Pentecost Benefice Service at Saint Paul's, Yelverton just before sharing lunch together
