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EASTER HAMPER RAFFLE

Many thanks to all who donated and bought tickets for the Easter Hamper Raffle. The grand sum of £215 was raised for the church. The lucky winners have been notified.

Thank you to Pat for the idea and all the organising.

Debra

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FOOD BANK COLLECTION

Please note the following are the Food Bank Collection dates for April, May and June.

Wednesday, April 1st and Wednesday, April 29th

Wednesday, May 27th

Wednesday, June 24th

These dates will also be displayed in the Church porch and on the village notice board.

Please continue to support this very worthwhile local charity.

 

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

What would you do with the power of life and death? Too difficult to contemplate?  Power, morality and consequences combine in Jenny Morris’ novel “The Ethical Guide to Murder” – couldn’t put it down!

For something completely different, “The True History of the Black Adder” by JF Roberts recalling the making of the TV series and the contributions made by the writers and actors involved – made me smile.

Made into a film last year, the 2016 Man Booker shortlisted novel “Hot Milk” by Deborah Levy is a “marmite” book – I was soon deep into the story and wanted to find out if Rose ever got her life back on track: you’ll have to read it to find out.

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CHURCH FUNDS

Are you one of the 11% of the population who knows that the Parish Church is solely funded by the Parish’s own efforts? 

There is no funding from central or local government nor from the Church Commissioners. 

Just to keep our Parish Church open we need to raise nearly £33 each and every day.  Would you be willing to sponsor a day – your birthday perhaps or wedding anniversary? 

All donations, offers of regular giving or fundraising ideas, please contact Debra.

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SOUPER SATURDAY

The last of this winter’s Souper Saturdays will be held at the Village Hall between 12 noon and 1:30pm on Saturday, 14th March once again featuring a choice of three soups (red, amber and green), bread and cheese scones.  We ask for a minimum donation of £5 towards the insurance premium for the church.

We hope to continue holding social events on the second Saturday of each month – more details in next month’s magazine.

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ECO CHURCH – SAVE THE DATES!

Lots to participate in this month with more detail on the church notice board or from Debra. Save the dates…

The Big Plastic Count running between Monday, March 9th -15th.

Global Recycling Day on Wednesday, March 18th  – as part of your spring clean at home donate your pre-loved items to charity.

The village litter pick on Saturday, March 21st followed by a light lunch – please let Debra know if you can attend.  Meet at 3 Main Street at 10:30am.

Church and churchyard (weather permitting) spring clean on Sunday, March 29th at 2:00pm.

 

 

 

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REVISED DATE FOR THE ANNUAL VILLAGE LITTER PICK – MARCH 22ND

The date for the annual village litter pick has been revised. It is now going to take place on Sunday, March 22nd starting at 11:00. We will still be meeting at 3 Main Street.

Please let me know if you can help as there will be food at ours afterwards and we will need to know the numbers.

Many thanks,
Debra

 

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A BIG THANK YOU!

To all who have donated, attended and helped at Souper Saturdays in January and February: £290 raised so far for the church insurance premium

– to Jacky Morrell and her grandchildren for undertaking the RSPB bird watch in the chilly churchyard on 24th January.

– to Margie Wall for refreshing the library and selling some books.

– to  Sarah Tyerman for volunteering to be our village correspondent to this magazine.