Talented
We had a special service today to recognise and admire local talent. No, not a Church karaoke competition or a ‘Miss World’ look alike, although either of those might be interesting.
We had ‘Open Churches Week’ back in August, and had a weekend where the church was filled with all sorts of craftspeople demonstrating all sort of crafts – printing, calligraphy, needlework (various), wine making, stone cutting, pottery, cane work etc. etc. It was fascinating. The wood turner made a beautiful oak book stand for our church and the pottery guy made a ‘gosh’ (well, it sounds like that. Pretty sure it’s not spelt like that!) for the bellringers, both of which were presented at today’s service.
What is a ‘gsoh’ (however it’s spelt) I hear you ask, as well you might. I had no idea until today. It’s a kind of large flagon with a handle on either side which apparently used to be filled with good English ale to refresh the bellringers during their practice.
So our bellringers now have one of their own. I look forward with immense interest to hearing the bellringing changes (get it?) that will be wrought by the addition of copious quantities of good English ale. The mind boggles.