The mouse family residing in St. Lawrence Church has many excellent features which are mirrored by the human residents of Warkworth and beyond. However, in several areas we mice are definitely superior to the good folk of Northumberland. It goes without saying that our agility, and the ability to run up walls, gives us a great advantage over people. Also we have a very simple rule when it comes to elected boss-mouse. The wisest mouse is always the boss. So when Grandad Mouse, who had been boss, died some years ago Grandma Mouse became boss-mouse without any fuss and bother. No coalitions in our mousey world.

The final connection of the drainage from the new facilities in church into Northumbrian Water’s system in St. Lawrence Terrace is complete at last. Very soon the servery, which is now fitted out behind the beautiful oak partition, and toilet in the tower that is suitable for the use of disabled people, will be opened for use. Sunday morning coffee will be prepared and handed out from the servery. Parishioners and visitors attending services or events in church will be able to use the facilities. It is hoped that parishioners will approve of the improvements to our facilities and that visitors will feel more welcome than ever.  
 
Now there is one area of people’s lives which we mice have decided to imitate which is the taking of holidays. This seems a very good idea. So on the basis that ‘all work and no play makes yours truly a dull mouse’ I have decided to take one shortly. This means that you will have to manage without my summer bulletin. However, please do not think that whilst the mouse is away the cats can play. My duties will be delegated to Grandma Mouse – and she takes no prisoners, so look out everyone!

Watch this space in September for your good friend The Church Mouse who will be back on the case refreshed and invigorated.

June 2010