SUNDAY afternoon's blessing of the backpacks was a quiet affair at the St Paul's Church hall, perhaps due to the day's unceasing rain, but around 12 turned out with backpacks, handbags and a laptop bag so they may carry joy and compassion over the year.
The Reverend Moira Evers ran the blessing, asking attendees what they were looking forward to this year, and speaking on the importance of not bec...
