Villagers from the Upper Culm Valley Mission Community were pleased to accept an open invitation from Rev Canon Becky Totterdell and her husband Michael for tea in Hemyock Rectory garden.

The delightful afternoon was part of a Gift Day organised by the churches of Hemyock with Culm Davy, Clayhidon and Culmstock as between them they faced a loss of almost £20,000 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The total amount raised was more than £7,000, a tremendous result for which all the churches are very grateful.

The event was held in glorious sunshine and the large garden ensured social distancing was easy to adhere to. Everyone enjoyed tea and cakes as they caught up with friends, some of whom they had not seen since lockdown began.