A tortoise and a dozen dogs were among the congregation at an unusual church service held in Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday afternoon (May 18th).
Over 30 animal lovers flocked to St Andrew’s Church on The Esplanade where Rev Graham Witts led the annual pet service.
Among the animals sitting in the aisles was Trish Parfitt’s tortoise, Tip Toes, pictured here.
Trish told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “This is always such a unique, wonderful service. I try to bring Tip Toes every year.”
The event starts with a walk along the seafront to the churchyard, followed by a 15-minute service that ends with a walk around the church’s grounds.
Partly organised by local dog training service Canine Capers, the event is always well-supported, says the group’s spokeswoman, Marion Day.
“It’s a great opportunity for animal lovers from across Burnham to come together each year. I’ve been coming for around six years and it’s always a great social occasion.”
The service ended with a walk around the grounds of St Andrew’s Church
