When I grew up, the last day before school started was bad. And the last day of the summer holidays was worst of all. It was definitely the worst day of the year. So depressing. I fairly had to drag my feet back from the garden as the sun set on fun and games for the last day of the holidays. The laughs had gone. School was coming.
I like to think I don't have that same sense of dread as September comes. Not having a 6 week holiday any more probably helps, as does enjoying my job, but I still have something of that anticipation. August is a time for relaxation and holiday. September is a time for doing.
Which is why there are lots of things happening at Church now.
First up to ban those "back to school" blues. Come to our Quiz Night: Sat 8th Sept at the church hall from 7.30pm. Bring £3 and your best trivia knowledge if you want to participate. They are always fun, the questions aren't too difficult, but nonetheless competitive.
Earlier that day, the young people (11 to 17s) are off to an event in Dulwich with football, music, food and the Bishop of Woolwich: not necessarily in that order.
See me if you want to come (robertstanier@btinternet.com).
Then, looking ahead, we're now going to run our Back to Church event on Sunday October 7th. More to follow.
