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St Mary’s Update – 6th March

Bishop's Lent Appeal

St Mary’s Update – 6th March 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 6th March provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as the Bishop’s Lent Appeal for our partner diocese in Kenya, Alpha Course, Lent, Men’s Breakfast & more.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

Bishop's Lent AppealBishop Stephen’s Lent Appeal

Have you given up something for Lent and would like to support a good cause with the money you’ve saved?   Together we can make a massive difference to the lives of people in our partner diocese in Kenya.  The community there needs our help to create a safe water source and buy three Continue reading “St Mary’s Update – 6th March”

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Bach to the Beach Boys with Concert Band

West Bergholt Concert Band performing in 2016

West Bergholt Concert BandBach to the Beach Boys

Graham Wilson reports on the Concert Band’s activities:

First Concert for 2017 Sunday 12th March

The band are well into rehearsals for our first concert of the year.  This will again be raising money for St Helena Hospice at Clacton’s West Cliff Theatre. This year’s concert features music from “Bach to the Beach Boys”, ranging from Vaughan-Williams, Henry Mancini and Waldteufel to South Pacific, Glenn Miller and the Beatles…so come along for a great afternoon of music on Sunday 12th March at 3pm.  Tickets are just Continue reading “Bach to the Beach Boys with Concert Band”

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First Responders looking to raise £8,000

Community First Responders

First Responders looking to raise £8,000

The Colchester First Responders group covering West Bergholt are raising £8,000 to Buy life saving Equipment.  Each kit bag for a Community First Responder costs around £1,500 and is a small price to pay to save a life.  The more kit bags they can buy, the more Community First Responders can be out and about on call. No equipment means there are First Responders out there not able to go on duty as they need a full kit bag to respond. Continue reading “First Responders looking to raise £8,000”

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Curry up For the Bell Appeal

curry

curryCurry up For the Bell Appeal

Following the success of their last event, the coffee morning, which raised nearly £300, the Keep the Bell Ringing Appeal has now reached £7,000.  With just £3,000 to go to reach the target, the Friends of St Mary’s next venture is a Village Curry Lunch.  This will take place on Saturday 11th March in the Orpen Hall between 12:30 – 2pm.

There will be a choice of 3 curries (mild chicken, vegetable & beef madras are planned) and all the trimmings (poppadoms, mango chutney etc.)  Soft drinks, tea and coffee will be served and other, alcoholic options available to buy.  A selection of fruit-based desserts will follow.  You can pre-book shepherds pie if you are not keen on curry. Continue reading “Curry up For the Bell Appeal”

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Coffee Morning – Keep the Bell Ringing

Coffee morning to Keep the Bells RingingCoffee Morning – Keep the Bell Ringing

The Friends of St Mary’s Old Church are holding a coffee morning to support their  “Keep the Bell Ringing” appeal.  Taking place on Saturday 18th February, in St Mary’s Church Hall, coffee, tea, squash & delicious cakes will be on offer from 10:30 until midday.

All are welcome, no charge will be made but Continue reading “Coffee Morning – Keep the Bell Ringing”

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The Who Will Care? Awards Return for 2017

Who will Care? AwardsThe Who Will Care? Awards Return for 2017

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Who Will Care? Awards taking place on 24 May 2017. Seven award categories celebrate the unsung heroes volunteering across Essex.  They bring together communities and individuals who are working to make Essex an even greater place to live, work and visit. 

Nominate any business, charity or individual you feel deserves recognition for their volunteering efforts in our county, by filling in an online form.

Nominations close Friday 3 March 2017 at midnight. Read about last year’s winners here. Continue reading “The Who Will Care? Awards Return for 2017”

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St Mary’s update – 6th January

St Mary’s Update – 6th January 2017

St Mary’s Church update for 6th January provides listings of services, bible readings and other events and news such as Resolve Course, Ignite Youth Celebration, Ladies Breakfast & more.

Don’t forget, the church is now open on weekdays if you would like a quiet space to reflect or say a prayer for someone.

Messy ChurchMessy Church

Sunday 8th January is the next Messy Church.  This month’s theme will be Jesus the Light of the World – hope you can join us!

Continue reading “St Mary’s update – 6th January”

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Churches Christmas Update – 9th December

‘Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord’ (Luke Chapter 2, verse 11)

Churches Christmas Update – 9th December 2016

Updates from St Mary’s and the Methodist Church includes listings of lots of  Christmas events, services, bible readings and  St Mary’s Good News articles.

Church Open Weekdays

We are very pleased to announce that St Mary’s will be now be open to visitors on weekdays between 9am & 4pm. All are welcome to come in to the church for a time of quiet and reflection. Continue reading “Churches Christmas Update – 9th December”

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Friends of Hillhouse Wood AGM – 14th December

Entrance to Hillhouse Wood AGMFriends of Hillhouse Wood AGM

This will be the 22nd Friends of Hillhouse Wood AGM and all are very welcome to attend.  Don’t hesitate to turn up; you don’t have to be a member to attend, you’ll just miss the pleasure of voting!

Taking place on Wednesday 14th December in the Orpen Hall, the meeting will start at 7:30 although refreshments will be served from 7pm.  The Agenda is:

Chairman’s opening remarks. Continue reading “Friends of Hillhouse Wood AGM – 14th December”