August Newsletter
Despite heavy rain in the morning, it stayed dry for the ROSE QUEEN PROCESSION/ CROWNING and the PICNIC IN THE PARK and all went well. Many thanks to all those who put in such hard… August Newsletter
Save the Family
Save the Family is looking for volunteers for their residential centre for homeless families at their Cotton Edmunds site. You can join a dedicated team of friendly and helpful staff and volunteers and contribute massively… Save the Family
A Fond Farewell
After 24 years employed as the Deputy Head of Ashton Hayes Primary School, ‘Miss’ Linda Corker has decided that now is the right time to retire and do other things. Her final school assembly, held in… A Fond Farewell
Preparations for this year’s Concert
The preparations for our Summer Concert (Music for a Summer’s Evening) are now well under way. The piano has been tuned; the choir, instrumentalists and soloist have been rehearsed; the staging will soon be set… Preparations for this year’s Concert
Rose Queen 2016
Rose Queen Gemma Conery (right) and Rosebud Maisie Bolton are looking forward to the Picnic In The Park event in Ashton Hayes on July 9, 2016 Picture: Yvette Owen
June Newsletter
First of all, many thanks to everyone who contributed to our GIFT DAY appeal for the work of St John’s. Although we are not able to acknowledge every gift personally, we are very grateful for your… June Newsletter
May Newsletter
I recently read a book called Alone Together. It looks at how social media, such as the use of smart phones, is effecting human relationships. Digital technology makes it easy to link up with people… May Newsletter
Vicar’s Report to Annual Parochial Church Meeting
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2 NIV 2011) This is my fifth Annual Meeting here and I continue to be thankful for the opportunity… Vicar’s Report to Annual Parochial Church Meeting
The Servant Queen
This year, the country and Commonwealth are celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday. Throughout the year people around the country will be participating in a wide range of events and this will be especially true during the official birthday celebrations from 10-12th June. To mark this milestone in the history of our longest reigning queen weThe Servant Queen
Willow Cross
Our resident craft person – “Arty” – made a plain willow cross to decorate the church prior to Easter: it was carried in the Walk of Witness procession on Good Friday. But on Easter Day… Willow Cross