If you have a spare daylight hour in the weekend of January 24-26th why not participate in some citizen science?
The RSPB’s Big Garden Bird Watch is the world’s largest garden wildlife survey – see – https://www.rspb.org.uk/
As well as in your own garden, you can count on the Churchyard and/or Playing Field.
We are organising a trip to Peterborough to see the Longest Yarn, an 80 metre long knitted and crocheted artwork made to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944. It is a free exhibition.
We thought it would round off the trip to have a meal at Cote restaurant which is near the Cathedral Precinct.
Depending on numbers, we could car share.
If interested, please let Debra Thatcher know.
CHURCH SERVICES IN JANUARY
January 5th: Morning Prayer to celebrate Epiphany/Three Kings Day
January 12th: Morning Prayer – cancelled
January 26th: Morning Prayer
Please see the Church noticeboard for further details or contact Debra Thatcher
CHURCH FLOWERS
Happy New Year to everyone on the flower rota and many thanks for your continued support.
Thanks go to Louise Fox & Debra Thatcher for the altar flowers in January.
VILLAGE CHRISTMAS CARD
Grateful thanks to everyone who participated in the scheme. Monies donated are divided equally between the Church, Village Hall and Playing Field.
Walk off those mince pies! A short walk has been organised for December 9th.
And another walk has been organised for January 1st.
Both start at 10:00 from the church porch.
Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend.
CHRISTMAS ACROSTIC – just for fun.
Write a poem where the first letter of each line spells a word for example,
Praise from
Everyone
Across the World
Christ Child
Embraces us All
I would recommend all three of these books this month.
First, a well-crafted novel, powerful and gripping exploration of human nature – “Unravelling Oliver”; secondly, “Me Before You” – you may have seen the film. Does anyone have the sequel I may borrow? Thirdly, a memoir “The Last Mazurka” recording the downfall of a once powerful Polish family, mirroring the fate of the Polish nation.
For those of you who are new to the village.
It is over 10 years since the Church Council started this initiative as a fundraiser for the 3 main community facilities in the village: The Church, The Village Hall and The Playing Field.
Send a Christmas card and donation to the village!
All the cards will be pinned up in the church, which will make a lovely display and give everyone the opportunity to read your message of goodwill for Christmas and New Year.
Simply deliver your card and donation to either Debra Thatcher, Ruth Lees or Pat Roome. The value of your donation will remain confidential but your well wishes will be shared with all.
Thank you!
FLOWERS
Thank you so much to all the flower rota ladies for their beautiful arrangements throughout 2024. The church calendar has been reflected so thoughtfully by your arrangements. We say a particular thank you to Maggie Wilson and Mary Richardson who have served on the rota for many years and will be taking a well – earned rest now. We welcome Kamilla who will be joining us.
We thank Louise Fox, Jan Powley, Julie Hoult, Pat Roome, Karen Baines, Janet Horwood and Debra Thatcher for Christmas arrangements.
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
A heartfelt thanks to all who participated in our very moving and thought provoking service.
ROTAS FOR 2025
There is still time to volunteer. Please speak to Debra Thatcher about opportunities at the church.
If you wish to contact the parish council by email, either click on the link here. Contact the Parish Council
We may not answer your contact email immediately but will get in touch with you as quickly as is possible.
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