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Dear all
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Remembrance Tide has our service with the school at the war memorial at the Village Hall at 10.50am on Friday 8th November. That is followed by the laying of the wreath at the Airfield.
Our Remembrance Sunday service is a united one with Abridge Village Church and starts in St. Mary’s at 10.30am
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Our P.C.C. meets in the Vicarage at 7.00pm on Monday 11th November.
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The Zoom Prism magazine takes up the theme of Remembrance and is at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13th . The link is:
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6195802335?pwd=U3JQYXZoWE53QjdIV004emtBdnJrUT09
Meeting ID: 619 580 2335
Passcode: 984606
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The next rehearsal for the Big Christmas Sing is on Thursday 14th November at 7.00pm at Abridge Village Church. Remember we are not looking for a choir but for singers who will have a go and for people to read some sketches.
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The Big Sing itself is on Friday 29th November at7.15pm in the Village Hall. Please book your tickets to help with the refreshments.
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The next Yoga Retreat at Abridge Village Hall is from 2.00pm on Saturday 16th .
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Please ask for more details. Also attached are the details of a special Christmas retreat in Norfolk and remember the Zumba /yoga classes each Monday at the Village Hall from 7.15pm
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Stapleford Abbotts’ Christmas market is from 10-2.00pm on Sunday 17th November in Stapleford Abbotts Village Hall (see poster) All welcome and the soup is fantastic!
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We will not be able to have many more Teas at the Vicarage so do make the most of the latest at 2.00pm on Tuesday 28th November.
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The August Monthly working party is on Saturday 23rd from 10-12noon and on Saturday 30th we decorate the Christmas tree
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Will the church still be here in 10 years’ time? It is not guaranteed without a resilient way forward vision not just for the building but for the community.
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The Diocese is asking us how we see the next ten years. We are working on it but all contributions for that vision are welcome.
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Advance Notices
Stuff for the foodbank can be left in church and Derek Higgs. or I will deliver it to Collier Row each Friday, Derek has told us how desperately short of everything the food bank is as the demand continues to increase.
A reminder for those wanting to give through the Parish Giving Scheme the direct line is 0333 002 1271 and our reference is 080608032. Please remember the church as you navigate your way through our financial situation. Denise has more information.
We also now have our card machine.
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Blessings
Roger
01992-815838
email: rogergayler@btinternet.com
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