Phytolacca polyandra has the more memorable English name of Chinese pokeweed. It produces white or pale pink flowers which slowly turn magenta-pink as the little fruits develop a glossy, dark purple. Although a welcome addition to the later summer border, the fruits are toxic, though birdlife seems unaffected, the droppings of which spread the plants about.
Kirkconnell Parish Church in Dumfriesshire very conveniently had a datestone above its entrance: 1729. Whereas I can guess most church buildings to half a century or so, Kirkonnel’s saved me the trouble and offered a degree of accuracy I could never have attained using my own knowledge.
The officers and members of Salem Chapel are seeking a new assistant pastor to support and extend the existing work.
01282 540 562
pastor @ martintop. org .uk
Salem Chapel, Martin Top
near Rimington, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 4EG
Salem Congregational Chapel is a registered charity No. 252401 (England & Wales)
Sunday Worship 10.45am & 6.00pm