After months of research on the life of Canon Martin Andrews, Rector of Stokeclimsland from 1922 - 1968.  The members of the History Club acquired a manuscript of his second autobiography, which he had been writing in his 100^th year, but was never published.  It was felt that after reading these,  anyone that knew the Canon would also enjoy his story.  With support the members were able to get the manuscript titled “Honey and Other Sweet Things’ published, and sold by his friend Sarah Foot, who typed the original manuscript for the Canon, at a Celebration of his life at Stoke Climsland, which included films of the Rectory farm and an interview with Canon in 1974 at Downderry, where he had retired.

A great number of visitors attended the event, on 11th October 2008, as Martin Andrew was a well loved and respected gentleman.  The event was a great success, especially with the assistance of  Caroline Vulliamy, Christine Drynan, Margaret Seward  and Jean Scholar all members of the History Club, with Edna Evely, Carol Lees , Viv Berry and the members of the church.  His biography can still be purchased at the Post Office at Stoke Climsland, priced £7.

We would like to hear from anyone who has memories of Canon Martin Andrews including items on the Rectory farm, Home guards/Royal visits/Garden fetes/Choir/ Youth club and the Football team during his time at Stokeclimsland or Downderry. Please contact Dawn Veal 01579 370665 or Vivien Colwill 01579 370129 (lstwel3@aol.com)