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by Diana BagshawON the hottest day of the year 13 children from the Sulhamstead and Upton Nervet CE Primary School were treated to the first peace and quiet themed retreat day organised by St Mary's Church. The youngsters walked across fields to St Mary's Church, Sulhamstead, pausing for drinks of water and a tour of St Michael's churchyard at Sulhamstead Bannister, given by the Revd Anthony Peabody.
At St Mary's, a variety of activities were offered including a relaxation exercise in the peace of the churchyard, Bible readings, a tour of the church and churchyard, drawing/designing a window, writing poems and quiet reading.
About 20 people shared lunch in the Parish Room and the children served the adults.
The retreat finished with prayers in church and each child was given a book of the parish history recently written by David Pearse. The children behaved really well throughout the day and are a credit to the school.
It is hoped that the day will be repeated next year.
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