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About 50 members of the Forest Edge Benefice descended on Turley Farm near Hailey, for the annual Rogation Sunday Service. They were welcomed by Ben and Kate Brown and their family and the service was led by the Revd Brian Ford.
A horse talks to the Revd Paul Mansell The first part of the service was held in the barn before the congregation moved outside, stopping to see the animals, sing hymns and be given thoughts on living life in communion with nature in all its forms.
Simon Salome Bentley, of the Benefice, said: "We stopped first to sing 'All Things Bright and Beautiful' and were joined by three horses, who walked among us as we sang. " The congregation took in the cattle, piglets and the chickens before going back to the farmhouse for refreshments.