Scarhill is the former lodge to Woodchester Mansion. It was designed by Benjamin Bucknall, who also designed the mansion. The mansion is a Gothic revival house which remains unfinished to this day. The lodge and the mansion are both located in Woodchester Park in Woodchester, near Nympsfield. Scarhill is believed to have been built in approximately 1860 for William Leigh. The property was occupied by descendants of William Leigh following his death in 1873, most prominently his granddaughters Blanche and Beatrice, who like Leigh, were devout Catholics. The Misses Leigh were responsible for the foundation of St Joseph’s Church in Nympsfield and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, which was founded after much controversy and campaigning in 1903.
Scarhill is the former lodge to Woodchester Mansion. It was designed by Benjamin Bucknall, who also designed the mansion. The mansion is a Gothic revival house which remains unfinished to this day. The lodge and the mansion are both located in Woodchester Park in Woodchester, near Nympsfield. Scarhill is believed to have been built in approximately 1860 for William Leigh. The property was occupied by descendants of William Leigh following his death in 1873, most prominently his granddaughters Blanche and Beatrice, who like Leigh, were devout Catholics. The Misses Leigh were responsible for the foundation of St Joseph’s Church in Nympsfield and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, which was founded after much controversy and campaigning in 1903.
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Bridge Street, Bishop s Stortford. Picture: DANNY LOO
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Bishop s Stortford is an affluent Hertfordshire market town on the Essex border, four miles from Stansted Airport.
Despite its proximity to London and status as a commuter town, it has a surprisingly rural feel, which attracts those who want both the convenience of commuting to the capital and a quieter country lifestyle.
It’s also something of a hub for nature lovers; the River Stort runs through the middle of the town which makes for a pleasant stroll.
Bishop s Stortford. Picture: DANNY LOO
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Schoolchildren have been hard at work fundraising for CAFOD, a charity which supports those in poverty. The pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, in Devizes, had been thinking of ways that could can help others during Lent, and felt it would be important to put others first. Mara, Year 6, said: “By giving, we are not only giving money but our love or time.” Classmate Charlie added:“With our help, people can have a happy life, full of joy. We should remember not to look down on other people but instead help them up.” The Whole School have been raising money for CAFOD through participating in their ‘Walk for Water’, which is walking 10,000 steps a day for 40 days. They have so far raised £282.