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CHRISTMAS ACROSTIC

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

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

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.

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VILLAGE CHRISTMAS CARD

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!

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CHURCH NEWS

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.

 

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CHURCH SERVICES IN DECEMBER

Please see below the Church Services that will be held in December. They will commence at  09:30 am unless otherwise stated.

December 8th – Holy Communion

December 15th – Morning Prayer

December 22nd Family Carol Service – 4:00 pm

December 25th – Holy Communion by Extension

 

Please do join us.

 

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MONTHLY WALK – NOVEMBER 30th

Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (30th November) with a walk followed by light refreshments with a Scottish twist.

Meet in the church porch at 10:00.

Please let Debra Thatcher know if you will attend

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Reflecting a Remembrance theme a mixed selection this month.

 

A fascinating military memoir, “The Last Fighting Tommy – the life of Harry Patch the only surviving veteran of the trenches” published in 2008 following a 2005 documentary.  Also based on a superb TV programme, “The World at War”.

Over turning popular myths about the outbreak of WW2 historian A.J.P.Taylor’s  “The Origins of the Second World War” caused a storm of outrage when published in 1961.

More personal recollections in “D-Day 1944” told in the words of those who were there, people of every nation, and all ranks.

Novels too, “Guernica” by Dave Boling – fictitious characters loosely stapled to historic events with the 1937 bombing and “Whisky Galore” by Compton Mackenzie – a joyous comic novel, subsequently made into two films.

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VILLAGE CHRISTMAS CARD

Advance notice

Once again this year we will run the village Christmas card scheme – one card to all your friends and neighbours to be displayed in the church with donations to be shared between the Church, Village Hall and Playing Field.