Community, Parish Council & Village
The Big Bang QuizThe Big Bang Quiz is aimed at any 11 – 18 year-olds who would enjoy a quiz and several other activities this Friday 11th October. All you need to do is turn up at St Mary’s Church between 7:45 pm – 9:30 pm, donations optional. The quiz is being organised by the Wired Youth Group.
As well as the quiz (teams will be formed on the day) other attractions include: Continue reading “The Big Bang Quiz for 11-18 Year Olds”
Harvest Festival at the AllotmentsSt Mary’s will be starting their Harvest Festival at the Allotments this year. This edition of St Mary’s News also provides listings of services and contacts.
This year we will be starting our Harvest Festival at the Allotments at 9.15 am for a short service of thanksgiving and to sing ‘We plough the fields and scatter’. We will then Continue reading “Harvest Festival at the Allotments”
It’s all about change in this edition of St Mary’s News, it also provides listings of services and contacts.
Liz Dixon will be retiring from the role of 3 Parishes Church Administrator from 1st October but we are pleased to announce the appointment of her successor. Rev Mandy Elmes tells us more.
I am delighted to say that we have appointed Continue reading “Change at St Mary’s – New Administrator”
Vacancy for 3 Parishes Church AdministratorThe 3 Parishes Churches are looking for a church administrator to support the work of Rev Mandy Elmes’ 3 parishes of West Bergholt, Great Horkesley and Langham with Boxted. This is due to the retirement of the current administrator.
Continue reading “Vacancy for 3 Parishes Church Administrator”
The Great ConsultationIan Hilton writes about this consultation:
St Mary’s Church has a once in a generation opportunity. The church hall has reached the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. At the same time the Methodist Church and hall are up for sale and the Village, with St Mary’s, are expressing an interest in taking them on jointly to continue to make them available for the community.
These are both major decisions that offer wonderful opportunities but also Continue reading “The Great Consultation – End of life Church Hall”
Art Lovers Help Raise HundredsArt lovers turned out in their hundreds to visit the Art Show in the Old Church. In just 10 hours over the weekend of 15th – 16th June 320 visitors came to enjoy an art exhibition. Local artists had produced 185 works of art for the exhibition. The artists had used a variety of mediums to produce paintings which ranged in size from small to supersize.
The Friends of St Mary’s Old Church received Continue reading “Art Lovers Help Raise Hundreds – 320 visitors!”
Lots of Interest in Future of Methodist ChurchResidents showed lots of interest in the future of the Methodist Church & Hall with 75 attending our recent consultation event. The next step is to participate in an online survey established by the Parish Council and St Mary’s Church to build on the event. The deadline for completing the survey is 10 pm on Sunday 30th June.
The event produced a stunning array of ideas, some pictorial, others in words – please enjoy Continue reading “Lots of Interest in Future of Methodist Church”
What Future for Methodist Church & Hall?What future the Methodist Church & Hall face depends in significant part on what the community want to happen. The Parish Council & St Mary’s Church are jointly hosting a consultation event in order to stimulate this conversation. This takes place in St Mary’s Church Hall on Saturday 15th June between 9 am and 12 noon.
Firstly, Continue reading “What Future for Methodist Church & Hall?”
St Mary’s Church is holding a quiz evening on 6th July, to raise funds to help finance the work of their Families’ Worker, Jo Jeffery. If you wonder what Jo does; she works with all the 3 village schools in the local Church community, toddler and youth groups. She supports staff and leaders getting alongside families providing valuable Christian input.
Teams of up to 6 people, tickets Continue reading “Quiz Evening at St Mary’s – Supporting Families Worker”
The 2019 Village FeteThe 2019 Village Fete promises something for everybody – not just those visiting it. First of all, are you into Tug-of-War, performing in public or do you run a local club or organisation? If so you are invited to come along as well. (Get the latest information & downloads here).
Would your pub, club or firm like to enter the Village Fete’s Tug of War competition? Sign up (your team of 6 – over 18s only we’re afraid) Continue reading “The 2019 Village Fete Invites You To Enjoy Yourself”