The choir and other hardy souls supported the round the village carol singing raising £240, on what was a lovely evening but very much in the bleak mid winter! Our thanks to all the singers and the householders who supported us raising money for British Heart Foundation. A total of £822.44 will be sent off in the New Year to support this cause thank you.
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Our annual candlelit carol service was led this year at short notice by Jackie as Rev Karen was ill. However the readings and the carols were still completed along with accompanied by the choir who raised decants to most of the carols and sang their own selection of choir carols. Thanks to all our readers, Jackie, the choir and everyone involved with refreshments afterwards for a lovely service. Twenty three boxes have been collected and will soon be forwarded to the delivery point for Eastern European countries. Many thanks to all who have supported this appeal this year.  A intrepid group of about 14 people ventured out around the village and ended up in the Railway pub singing carols and collecting for the Methodist Homes dementia care project. A total of £653.60 was raised which includes a number of previous events including a carol service at Corley which the choir sang for. Many thanks to all who welcomed us as we sang. The money raised is being sent to the Methodist homes specifically to support the use of robotic pets in their homes. Find out more here and here Our own Rev Karen Webber came and led our young people in a Christingle service. The children enjoyed making the orange based Christingles and the carers had tea and coffee! Many thanks to all who helped set up and we wish you a Merry Christmas as it as sung at the close of the service. The team put up our annual nativity display beating the weather and the rain which held off long enough to allow it to be dry even if a bit windy! Many thanks to the team again who are getting quicker each year! A total of 28 shoeboxes and over £50 in donations for the transport were delivered to Link to Hope today. Thank you to all who have contributed.  A good crowd of people turned out sing around the village with several youngsters joining us. the group ended with our usual carol sing along in the Railway public house and a total of £372.51 was raised for Acorns charity. Our service of candlelit carols was led by Rev Nick Jones and supported by the choir who sang a new version of "Little Donkey" for the congregation as their finale. Lessons and carols were sung and we thank all those who read so ably for us. This year we had new LED flicker candles but still maintained tradition with proper burning candles on the side tables. We even had a special playlet where the Angels in Heaven discussed the coming of Jesus and decided to descend and view proceedings. Mince pies and festive treats were washed down with tea and coffee afterwards in the school room. Merry Christmas to you all. |
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