VILLAGE CHRISTMAS CARD SCHEME

We will once again be running the village Christmas card scheme. For those new to the village, here is some background to this initiative.

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.

You need only write one card for everyone in the village and donation.

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!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2026

We are looking for volunteers for 2026 to help ensure the church remains welcoming.

The duties include

– opening and closing
– cleaning
– arranging flowers
– setting up for services

Please let Debra know by November 30th if you can play your part in any of the areas mentioned above.

Many thanks,

 

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MONTHLY WALK

The next monthly walk will be on Saturday, 22nd November

As usual we will meet at the church porch at 10:00 to walk to Preston to visit the Christmas Market

 

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FOOD BANK COLLECTION DATE

Don’t forget the next Food Bank collection date will be on Wednesday, November 12th from the Church porch.

Here is their Reverse Advent Calendar as a gentle reminder for what they will need to provide for the Christmas season.

Reverse-Advent-Calendar 2025

Thank you for your continued support.

 

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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

Some reading material to assist with reflecting on the sacrifices made during wars –

Michael Palin’s “Great Uncle Harry, a tale of war and empire” a life which ended at the Battle of the Somme in 1916.  To my mind, not one of his better books.

Three WW2 RAF novels by Derek Robinson – despite the brutal portrayal of life in the “best flying club in the world” I have enjoyed reading these.

Guy Martin’s 2021 memoir including chapters on marking D-Day by parachuting out of a Dakota – written as he speaks

 

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THANKS IS DUE

Many thanks to everyone who

– helped to decorate the church so beautifully for the Harvest Festival
– continue to donate to the Food Bank. Please keep giving. The next collection is Wednesday 12th November
– donated to the Smalls for All collection
– donated to the RNIB “Used Stamp Appeal” which is still on-going

 

 

 

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QUINQUENNIAL INSPECTION

Every five years the Parochial Church Council is required to appoint a surveyor or architect to undertake a thorough inspection of the church building to identify needed repairs and maintenance. This will take place on Tuesday, November 11th. The work will include a drone survey.

 

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SOUPER SATURDAY RETURNS

Due to the popularity of these Souper Saturdays, we will be serving up on the following dates.

Saturday, November 8th
Saturday, December 6th

These warm offerings will be available from 12:00 noon to 13:30 in the Village Hall.

There will be a choice of three soups and bread.  All donations in aid of the Church.

If you would like to offer assistance to Karen or Debra, please let them know.

Many thanks.