On a glorious Spring Palm
Sunday morning, the parishes of Long Crendon, Chearsley and Nether Winchendon
celebrated Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem with a combined service at St
Nicholas’ Church, Chearsley. Procedings began at Chearsley Village Hall with a
continental breakfast, and palm branches made from old
newspapers. Then under a cloudless sky, all processed down to the church led by
“Lottie”, Alex Wall Morris’s sweet natured little brown pony, posing on this
occasion as a donkey! Lottie was totally unphased by everything, even the
wonderful pealing of the bells as the procession arrived at church. Many thanks
to her minders Livvy and Claire. Reverend Richard Phillips, vicar of our three
parishes, led a joyful Family Holy Communion Service to a full church.
