The Orwell Society Annual Birthday visit to Sutton Courtenay

Richard Blair at the graveside with members of the OS and the congregation of All Saint’s, who have tended the roses to such magnificent effect.

18 members came to Sutton Courtenay on Sunday 21st June 2015. We met at the pub beside the church and had a typical Orwell Society lunch. New members made new friends and returning members found old friends from previous events, with the result being very lively conversation.

Helen Kendrick, The Priest in Charge at All Saints and her congregation made us all very welcome again and joined us at the graveside, where Richard read from “Coming up for Air” about a childhood in the area before the First World War.

We enjoyed hearing about the plans for the inside of the Church, which will include space for material from the Orwell Society and their £80,000 extension for the Sunday School, which will also include Orwell Memorabilia as part of a multi function room.

The cream teas were enjoyed in the warmth outside in the Church Yard, where the lively conversations continued.

We have agreed to return in 2016 on the 19th June.

Next Events. 2pm 18th July the unveiling of the Plaque at South End Green on the former Booklovers store. All welcome. 26th September 11am Goode St Tube for the London Walk.