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CHRISTMAS CARDS

We will once again run the village Christmas card scheme, so you need only to write one card for everyone in the village to be displayed at the Church.

Donations to be shared between the Church, Playing Field and the Village Hall.

 

THE SEASON OF ADVENT

The countdown to Christmas has begun. On display in the church “A Calendar of Carols” a different Carol for each day with a reflection and prayer.

There is also a traditional cardboard advent calendar with a window to open each day and a “Lift the Flap” Nativity book telling the Christmas story with 40 flaps to lift!

 

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MONTHLY WALK – DECEMBER 16TH

The next Monthly Walk will be on Tuesday, December 16th. Meet at the church porch for 10:00 am  to car share to the Hambleton peninsula.

Light refreshments available.

Please let Debra know if you intend to come along.

 

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