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St Mary’s Spring 2018 Good News Update

St Mary’s Spring 2018 Good News Update

This Easter 2018 edition of Good News, St Mary’s Parish Magazine, is reproduced below (together with additional material from various notices), use the links to the stories & news items.

Some Thoughts from Jo Jeffery, our new Families’ Worker

I have been invited to reflect on my favourite Bible passage for the magazine, but I would like to be greedy and reflect on 2! These have been of great importance to me for several years. Continue reading “St Mary’s Spring 2018 Good News Update”

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Friends of St Mary’s Trattoria Italiana

Last Orders for Trattoria Italiana

After being postponed due to the snow this event will now take place on Saturday 14th April.  The doors to the Orpen Hall will open at 12.15pm. We look forward to welcoming everyone who bought or reserved tickets.  After some cancellations there are still a few tickets available.

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The Friends‘ latest fundraiser involves recreating a “Trattoria Italiana” in the Orpen Hall.  You are invited to join them for a taste of Italy on Saturday 3rd March at 12:30 pm, there are still a few tickets available.

The Menu offers a choice of: Continue reading “Friends of St Mary’s Trattoria Italiana”

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Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom

Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom BowdidgeEaster Bunny Hunt for Tom Bowdidge

Over 150 hand knitted and sewn Easter bunnies in various colours and sizes are hiding around West Bergholt; there’s also one on the way to Nayland …….. twit twoo. here’s a clue!

Have fun & raise money for Tom’s Foundation

It’s your mission, during the Easter holidays from Friday 30th March to Saturday 14th April, to spot these bunnies and Continue reading “Easter Bunny Hunt for Tom”

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Prostate & Helen Rollason Charity Appeals

Prostate & Helen Rollason Charity Appeals

We have three different charity events coming up that would benefit from locals digging deep into their pockets.  First up:

A Shave for Prostate – 26th April

No, this isn’t a take on Movember, but local student Caitlin Williams-Macklin who will be shaving her hair on Thursday 26th April at the 6th Form College.  As she says: Continue reading “Prostate & Helen Rollason Charity Appeals”

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Concert Band Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Band Performing at 40th Anniversary Concert
The Band Performing at its 40th Anniversary Concert

Concert Band Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Last weekend the Concert Band celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a concert at the West Cliff Theatre, Clacton.  With a theme of Bolero to the Big Bands, music included numbers from The Beatles, James Bond, Sousa, Lerner & Loewe, Radetsky, and Disney.  In aid of St Helena Hospice, the concert raised £850  taking the band to over Continue reading “Concert Band Celebrates 40th Anniversary”

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Tools With a Mission – Livelihood Creation in 3rd World

Recipient of tools from Tools with a Mission

Recipient of tools from Tools with a MissionTools With a Mission

The Methodist Church Fellowship Group is looking forward to their next meeting at 2.30 on Wednesday, February 21st.  Their speaker will be Mr Chris Westren, a volunteer who works for “Tools with a Mission” (TWAM). TWAM collects a wide range of donated tools and refurbishes & sorts them into Continue reading “Tools With a Mission – Livelihood Creation in 3rd World”

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Friends Win Marsh Volunteer Award

Friends Win Marsh Volunteer Award

Marsh Volunteer Award Certificate

With the receipt of the Marsh Volunteer Award the Friends of St Mary’s have won rightful recognition for their amazing fundraising efforts.  They received the award at the Churches Conservation Trust‘s National Volunteer Day in London.  The award was because of their efforts raising £10,000 for the Keep the Bell Ringing appeal within six months.  As a result of that contribution, the CCT subsequently raised a further £130,000. Together this allowed the work of repairing the roof and belfry of the Old Church to proceed.

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Support Motor Neurone with Concert Band

Christmas Cracker Concert posterConcert Band Play for Motor Neurone Disease

The West Bergholt Concert Band’s next concert is in support of those suffering Motor Neurone Disease.  Taking place at the church of St Peter ad Vincula, Coggeshall, it starts at 7:30pm on Saturday 16th December when they promise to give a “Christmas Cracker of a concert, full of Christmas favourites, old & new”.

Music will include: Continue reading “Support Motor Neurone with Concert Band”

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Do you know a crime victim who needed support?

Victim Support LogoVictim Support needs more volunteers

Victim Support is an independent charity working towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. They help people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. They tailor their support to victims’ needs and it is given freely & confidentially.  Last year in Essex, their team of trained volunteers and staff supported over Continue reading “Do you know a crime victim who needed support?”