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BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

 

A combination of travel writing, nature and autobiography starts us off this month.

“The Snow Geese” by William Fiennes is beautifully observed and written.  If you want an “escape” in December, this one is for you.

“War Paint” is a biography of Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein – two extraordinary women who forged empires in the beauty business and who led the way in marketing in the 20th century.

Crime writing this month is represented by “Barking Mad” by Leigh Russell, a cosy crime plot which would have benefitted from better proof reading, and by Agatha Christie’s “The Thirteen Problems” – 13 short stories, and our introduction to Miss Marple with her insights into human nature – a good read.

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CHRISTMAS SERVICES – SAVE THE DATES

 

“Follow the Star: Join the Song” – centuries after the angels and shepherds sang,  singing is still central to how many of us celebrate Christmas.  We invite you this Christmas to follow the star, journey to the manger, join the song and come into the presence of Jesus Christ.

Our Carol Service is at 6pm on Sunday, 17th December followed by mulled wine and nibbles.

Our Christmas Day service on Monday 25th December, is at 9:30am.

All welcome.

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FOODBANK – LAST COLLECTION DATE – DECEMBER 13TH

 

The last date for Christmas donations in the church porch is Wednesday, 13th December. 

For suggested donations, please consult the Reverse Advent Calendar by clicking on the link below or alternatively you can find it on the church noticeboard.

Reverse-Advent-Calendar 2023

Your generosity throughout 2023 has been wonderful and much appreciated, thank you.

 

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POPPY APPEAL 2023 – A HUGE THANK YOU!

A time for reflection…. yes it certainly is in so many ways…

The British Legion Poppy Appeal Remembrance Afternoon Tea this year in the Village Hall, was an outstanding success and it demonstrated that when people come together great things can be achieved.

From all of you who attended the event and to the many of you who knitted, baked, donated and helped in various ways – thank you all so much! Your generosity made a hugely positive contribution to the total amount raised. It was an astonishing £761.

We have been reliably informed that the winning prize – “The Stone of Remembrance” a Rich Chocolate Cake – was admired and enjoyed by friends and family.

The work of the Royal British Legion continues to be as relevant today as when it was when it first started.

THANK YOU All once again for your tremendous support.

Shelagh, Jo, Jackie

 

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“AMENDED” – MINUTES OF THE RPC MEETING – NOV 8TH

Apologies. There is a slight amendment to the RPC minutes held on November 8th.

Please click on the link below to access the “amended” version of the Minutes….

Draft RPC Minutes 08.11.23 final

Thank you.

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SAVE THE DATE

 

Carol Service to be held on Sunday, 17th December.  More details to follow…

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MONTHLY WALK

 

Stir Up Sunday, 26th November.  Meet at 11:30am at the church porch with light refreshments afterwards.

If interested to join,  please let Debra know.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

 

As we approach the end of the year, thoughts turn to 2024 rotas.

If you would like to assist with magazine distribution, unlocking/locking the church, flower arranging, cleaning, setting up for or reading at services, providing refreshments after services, or mowing the churchyard,  please let Debra know.