What's In a Name?

Long time residents of Hollinsend will know that the name of the village comes from the old English word 'holin', which means 'a holly tree'. This old meaning is preserved in the name of one of the local pubs, but now the members of Hollinsend Methodist Church are planning a living commemoration of the name. As part of their celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the church they are planting a row of holly bushes in their grounds.

To get involved, to donate a holly bush, or to find our more about their other anniversary celebrations - including the visit of a local puppet theatre to the church and the congregation's prayer ministry for those who need healing, please contact hollinsend @ gmail.com.

The pictures show members of the church planting some of the new holly bushes.