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in Holly House· Indoor Fun

Recycled Hanging Stained Glass Window – Lockdown Family Project

3 May

How wonderful does our stained glass window look! We decided that we wanted to make a piece of art together as a family to hang in the garden. This was something that we made on the kitchen table and everyone took turns to dip in and out doing a little during the day.

in Holly House

Removal Of The Pews

5 Nov

The time to remove the pews finally arrived in Holly House and it marked a very significant moment in the process of making space to enable us to build our living pod within the main body of the church. But it was a very lengthily process.

in Holly House· Outdoor Fun

Catching The Sunrise From Holly House

22 Oct

This morning we awoke to a sky of fire streaming through the window. A beautifully perfect autumnal sunrise. The 7-year-old had suggested that we take one of our one-on-one quality time adventures a few times this week so it was a perfect chance to seize the opportunity to spend some time with him watching the day begin.

in Food· Holly House· Magical Adventures

The Window View Fine Dining Afternoon Tea Experience

2 Oct

With the renovation works well underway at Holly House we decided that we wanted to make some memories within the empty space before the build of the pod shortly begins…

in Holly House

Many Hands Make Light Work – Casdon Flymo Toy Lawnmower

14 Aug

Since embarking on our renovation adventure of Holly House a few months ago we have had one main mission for the summer: to bring the churchyard back under control and to try to turn it back into a well-maintained and beautiful place for the community to enjoy.

in Holly House

Let There Be Light – Power Returns To Holly House

30 Apr

For over a year the church has been without any of the most basic of amenities, no running water or drainage, no heating and no electric.

in Holly House

Cleaning Out The Tower At Holly House

28 Apr

It was an important and productive day at Holly House today, we finally got to start work on the tower. After getting the go ahead earlier on in the week it was full steam ahead. Originally built in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 15th century using the original stone, the medieval tower is the oldest part of Holly… View Post

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