Karen writes: An update the funds raised during Aid week. In terms of amount raised… When we counted the donations, we put the coffee morning, road-to-road collection and the school donations all in together – this all totalling £469.08 (including Gift Aid). With Mthr Nicol’s epic bike ride raising £1628.00 (plus £342.50 in Gift Aid) it brought our … [Read more…]
Derek writes: We are nearly there, bunting is up in the Church porch, are we ready to celebrate and give thanks for the Queen’s Jubilee and village life? Updates. Thursday 2nd June Beacon lighting at Finche Field. Begins at 9.10 with lighting at 9.45p.m. ( official time ). With Piper, British Legion, Scouts, flags and … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Last Friday, the School Children enjoyed a Jubilee Day. Dressed in Red, White & Blue their lessons were supplemented by a special Jubilee picnic on the Recreation Ground with games and activities,an extra Jubilee Assembly followed by the distribution of Commemorative mugs to every child, a day to remember. Thank you again to … [Read more…]
Derek writes: In 2 weeks time we will be in the throws of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Let us thank God for a wonderful Monarch who serves others before herself, let us pray for good weather and that the events planned for our Parish are successful and bring people together and initiate new and lasting … [Read more…]
Derek writes: What a difference an edge makes. With the wedding season fast approaching at St. Margaret’s Church, we thought it was high time the path edges were sharpened and the gravel topped up. Gary Coxall is excellent at this task. Hopefully you have also noticed how the path edges around the Parish have been tidied … [Read more…]