Saltford Community Association News

Issue No 65 December 2005/January 2006

The Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Carols will be held at Saltford Hall on Thursday 8th December 2005 commencing at 7.30 pm. Admission is free but there will be a Silver Collection afterwards for a local charity.

COpy DEADLINE FOR FEBRUARYIMARCH EDITION OF SCAN: 10 JANUARY 2006 Copy sent by email to robindixon@blueyonder.co.uk will be very welcome.

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Association & Other News

List of S.C.A. Contacts Hon Secretary SCA SCAN Distribution SCAN Editor

SHarrow Stan Hamblin Robin Dixon

0117 986 6038 01225 872389 01225359014

25 Rd West, Saltford, Bristol BS31 3AL e-mail: robindixon@blueyonder.co.uk

SCAN Editor Malcolm Guthrie 01225 872235 18 Beech Saltford

Hon Booking Officer David Roberts 01225874081

List of Sectional Organisation Contacts Saltford Drama Club Rodger Fowler 01225404375

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Saltford Short Mat Bowls Joan Hamblin Saltford Village Choir Jennie Williams

There is very little to report by way of booking work as the busy season has progressed with no apparent problems. We continue to deal with enquiries well into next year and the 2007 diary is beginning to fill up!

. We are pleased to welcome Kate Vines as a second assistant in the office and hope that she quickly feels part of the whole team and enjoys the work we do

for booking Saltford Hall be made on 01225 874081.

continue to make your bookings and enquiries by telephone If you need to speak to David, Helen or Kate personally, the office is generally open in the mornings and

at other times during the ring visiting to

make sure your visit will not be in vain.

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Bridge

Anyone interested in playing Bridge on a Wednesday evening (Chicago style if enough people are interested), please contact Duncan Watters on 01225 873561. There are quite a few

in the area and I hope we can hire a room each week at Saltford Hall, beginning next year

Saltford ladies Keep Fit Class

Staying physically and mentally fit has enormous for our health, well-being and, ultimately, our quality of life and freedom of choice.

Regular, moderate exercise is the key to preventing most of the major health problems which many people are now

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Our class at Saltford Hall uses a wide range of 'movement to music' and by offering opinions in movement is suitable for different ages, abilities and levels of experience. There is no floor work or high impact movements. Class members are mainly 50 plus and retired .

Above all , our classes are a meeting of friends who enjoy improving their health in a happy, non·competitive environment. Many are from Saltford so why not come and join us? You've noth ing to lose and everything to gain.

Classes begin in the Main Hall on Thursday 26 January, run from 1000 am to 11 .30 am and cost £4 per session (plus a one-off rent supplement fee of £5) .

For further details, please contact teacher Aileen Burgess on 0117 9491346.

Keynsham Talking Newspaper

Keynsham Talking Newspaper is looking for volunteers to assist with the recording of their weekly audio tape for the Visually Impaired . This simple task is open to males or females and tuition will be given to anyone interested. You would be joining a rota of a friendly team of volunteers who record the weekly News on a Thursday evening and the Magazine side on a Thursday afternoon .

Please contact Bob Porton on 0117 9862527 for further information

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Pottery Exhibition

Two Day Christmas Exhibition and Sale Open Pottery Studio. Saturday and Sunday 10 and 11 December from 10.00 am until 4 pm. Yvonne Halton will be exhibiting and selling her thrown and hand built ceramics and jewellery at 45, High Street. Saltford (01225354477)

Saltford Stars Junior Football Club

Saltford Stars have again started well this season with all teams doing well in their respective leagues. With over 100 children regularly training and playing football each week, it is a focal point for many of the children in the village.

Why not come along and support your local junior football teams. If you want to know more, contact the Chairman Nick Spencer on 0117 3307820 If you have younger children (in Year 2 and Year 3 at school) who wish to start playing footba" , give Jane George a call on 01225 341964 . Jane organises these teams.

Saltford Short Mat Bowls Club

PEOP .LE WANTED Men or women, fat or thin, young or old, to come and join us on a Monday

I or Wednesday afternoon, or Friday I evening to enjoy a game of short mat I

I ~~~ I No previous experience required, and I all equipment is available for use

For more information, please telephone our Secretary

Mrs Joan Hamblin on 01225 872389

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GIRLGUIDING SAL TFORD - Your Questions Answeredl questions

Waiting Lists When do I put my daughters' name down to join Rainbow, Brownies or Guides?

Rainbows Can she start when she's 5?

Will she get a place in Brownies when she's n Brownies When can she join?

Does she have to have been a Rainbow fi rst? Can she join NOW?

Guides Do Sa ltford Guides ever go away on camps or holidays?

Adults What do guiders and other adult leaders gain from GirlGuiding?

Fancy Joining us - either as a girl or a leader?

Answers

The younger the better as this gives your daughter the greatest chance of getting a place. (She is guaranteed a place if you make a regular commitment as a leader)

Officially 'YES" But in Saltford we only have 1 unit that can take up to 15 girls, so it's not always possible. We try to give girls one year in Rainbows between the ages of 6 & 7, but it depends how early you put her name down!' Yes! It is an automatic transfer from Rainbows

Any time after her ih birthday (or she can be 8 or 9 - it doesn 't matter!) NO! Many girls go straight into Brownies & have a great time. YES'!! We have spaces in both our Tuesday & Thursday night packs. Why not let her come along and see what we do for a week or 2 before she decides?

Yes' We are planning an activity weekend away next spring and 4 Saltford Guides are going on an International Camp to Sweden next summer. It's a fantastic opportunity for the girls and an experience they will remember for a very long time!!

The chance to do new activities, gain experiences, personal fulfilment and qualifications that are useful in the work place. Above all to have fun and friendship - both with the girls and other guiders. Contact Kate Moore, Tel : 01225872213

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REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL Please note- Dales, limes and venues may change, please check with the ccnlact named elsewhere in this newsletter and nole that these are booking times, Event times may differ. Most activities are closed duting August

9.15am Sallford Busy Bees Pre-school Avon

10,OOam Art Class Somerset

1,30pm Saltford Short Mat Bowls Club Hall

1.45 pm Rhyme-lime Music &, Movement dass Kelslon

2.00pm Whist Club Avon

5,OOpm Dancing Classes Hall

lub Kelslon

(in season) 7.30pm Saltford Drama Club

800pm Saltford Badminton Club

Tuesdays 9.45am Patchwork

(Some) 930am Grace Bible Church Toddlers Club

10,Ooam Ladies Badminton

(1 s I &, 3rd only)

7,30pm Saltford Village Choir

Wednesdays 9,30am Rhyme-Time Music &, Movement Class

9,45am Wednesday Morning Badminton Group

3,30pm Keyford Dancing School

Saltford Sequence &, Old

Thursdays Hall

Movement Class Somerset

Hall

Wans

Hall r_----------~r_~--+_--------------------------Fridays

(some)

Saturdays

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MONTHLY ACTIVITIES AT SALTFORD HALL (See notes at top of Weekly Table)

First Monday 10.00 am Beading Course Wansdyke (usually)

Second Monday 730pm Saltford Quilters Somerset

Second Monday 7.oopm Avon Valley Art Society Wansdyke

First Tuesday 9.30am Saltfard Ladies Gardening Club Wansdyke

Second Tuesday 7.30pm Saltford Evening WI. Avon

Third Tuesday 2.00pm Saltford Women's Institute Avon

Fourth Tuesday 2.00pm Saltford Floral Club Hall

First Wednesday 900am Japanese Embroidery Wansdyke

Second Wednesday 2.00pm Inner Wheel Club of Keynsham Wansdyke - (bi monthly)

Second Wednesday 7.00 pm Brttish Sugarcraft Guild Wansdyke

Second Thursday 9.45am Saltford Morning TW Guild Wansdyke

Second Thursday 2.oopm Child Health Clinic (Baby Clinic) Avon

Second Thursday 8.00pm Book Discussion Club Kelston

Second Friday 7.3Oprn Keynsharn & Saltford Wine Circle Avon

First Saturday 7.30pm Sattford Sequence & O. T. Dance Hall Club '

Third Saturday 10.00 am Lace-making class Kelston

Fourth Saturday 9.30 am Japanese Embroidery Somerset

Fourth Saturday 2.30 pm Historical Model Railway Society Wansdyke

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SELECTED EVENTS IN DECEMBER 2005 The calendar highlights a select jon of events taking place .. It should be noted that these

are not all public meetings - please check with the organisers. Times given are booking times - events may start later & are not all open to the public

Monday 5th Bath Guild of Embroiderers Wansdyke 9.30 am Thursday 8th Lighting of the Christmas Tree Hall 6.00 pm Thursday 15th B&NES Council fOf Voluntary Hall 9.00 am

Service (CVS) Lunch Thursday 15th Management Committee Avon 7.30 pm Saturday 17th Historical Model Railway Society Wansdyke 2.00 pm Saturday 17th K & SWine Cirde Xmas Dance Hall 6.30 pm Tuesday 20th Dance Factory Mini show Hall 6.00 pm

SELECTED EVENTS IN JANUARY 2006 Saturday 14th SaltfOfd Walkers Hall 6.00 pm Friday 20th Bath Guild of Embroiderers Wansdyke 9.30 am Friday 20th Wind Band Hall 9.30 am Friday 27th Blood Donors Hall 6.00 pm Saturday 28th Historical Model Railway Society Wansdyke 2.00 pm

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I've Gained A See- Through Astra

At the end of Grange or Manor Road, I have been known to shout,

What's wrong with you? Are you all blind? Won't someone let me out?

But my questions go unanswered, As the traffic passes by,

Another day, another queue, I th ink I'm going to cry .

The left snake goes to Bristol, The right snake goes to Bath,

I'd really like to join them, But then I start to laugh .

Perhaps I've got the whole thing wrong. The answer's plain to see,

The problem; Its entirely mine, Invisibi lity !

Black magic on my bonnet? Some Voodoo on my boot?

I've gained a see-through Astra, And a see-through body suit I

So my cars become transparent Impossible to see,

Well they never spotted that, On its bloomin' MOT

Who cast this spell upon me? Perhaps I'll never know,

But could they make a magic wand, To stop this traffic flow?

I'd use it quite discreetly, Just once or twice a day,

I'd thank it most profusely, And then be on my way!

Colin Hewitt

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SAL TFORD PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

works which are programmed to be

the not known which of the two candidates will be successful in being elected to the Parish Council so go to the person elected and commiserations to the unsuccessful l"..::Ir.ninAII'!

Retirement of Clerk The selection process is in progress to interview and appoint a new Clerk to lake over from March 2006 Free bus service to ASDA ABUS have taken over from Centurion 10 operate a regular weekly bus service from Saltford to ASDA on a TUESDAY as from the 1" November 2005. The cost is £3 return or £2 Pensioners with passes travel half fare. Timing is 9.39am from Norman Road or 9.44am from Manor Rd/Claverton Rd ASDA at 10.00am Return from ASDA at 11.20am.

has numerous from people about the amount of dogs mess left on the pavements and footpaths and not deared by Ihe dog ownerslwalkers. Free Poop are available from Saltford Post so please make use of them and think of others. The Dog Warden can be contacted on 012.25 396633 if Ihere is a problem. Likewise garden bonfires cause a 101 of annoyance to neighbours and a lot of complaints have been received lately about the inconsideration of people causing and being a local nuisance. If you are concerned and want to take action then ring the Environmental Health Department of B&NES on 01225 477551. PufHn Pedestrian Ughts on the Bath Road We have been informed by Inter Roule, the Highways Agency contractors that the two pedestrian on Bath Road are NOT synchronized and that the linking that was installed for the two crossings is not supported by the of Transport as they would be dassed as 'inappropriate use of equipment', It proposed to pursue a more appropriate, and safer for lhose drivers wishing to lum onlo the A4 by loop detector at both Beech Road and Manor Road. Ensure thai when using these pedestrian crossings you only study the workings of the lights at which you stand rather than at the adjacent crossing so please pass this information onto your children. And flnally .. _ The Members of Saltford Parish Council wish all the residents of Saltford a very Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year. Peter H Godfrey, Tel: 01225 400058 Clerk to Sallford Parish Council, E-mail: ~!NI;!lli!..!lli!!:J:LQf!llJ:m 489 8ath Road, Saltford, Brislol B831 3BA

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SAL TFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - Affiliated Organisations

1 st Saltford Scout Group R Dowse 01225872701 Avon Badminton Club M Pearce 01225872555 Avon County Rowing Club RMC Leach 01275332465 British Sugarcraft Guild Keynsham & Mrs J Chown 01179863182 Saltford Branch Grace Bible Church Debbie Parsons 01225872252 Hinton Close Da~ Care Centre Mrs A Nash 01225873279 Inner Wheel Club of Keynsham Mrs A Smith 01761472837 Keynsham & District Ladies Circle Mrs J Kelly 01225 872239 Keynsham & District Mencap Ali Steads 0117908179 Keynsham & District Tangent Club Mrs E Evans 01225873296 Keynsham & N E Somerset Twinning Assn J Dunford 01225873231 Keynsham & Saltford Wine Circle D Bigwood 01225401975 Keynsham Light Opera Group Andy Davis 0117 9830489 Keynsham Methodist Church R G Street 01225 873516 Keynsham Orchestra J Cooper 01179861052 Lions Club of Keynsham P Dando 01225873917 National Auricula & Primula Society B Salter 0117 967 6695 Rotary_ Club of Keynsham R M Webb 01225872228 Rota_~ Club of KeY!1sham (Chew Valley) D Piggott 01225400033 Saltford Association Football Club D A Pratt 01225 873409 Saltford Badminton Club R G Street 01225873516 Saltford Branch Toc H Miss P Cheale 01225872528 Saltford Busy Bees Pre-school Mrs D Areskog 01225874986 Saltford District Guides Kate Moore 01225872213 Saltford Evening Womens' Institute Mrs S Dando 01225873917 Saltford Floral Club Mrs J Daniel 0117 977 5587 Saltford Football Club D Pratt 01179866474 Saltford Golf Club The Secretary 01225 873513 Saltford Ladies Gardening Club Mrs D Jewell 01225872450 Saltford Lawn Tennis Club A Dicker 0117 9862651 Saltford Liberal Democrats J Pinkerton 01179863185 Saltford Parish Council Peter Godfrey 01225 400058 Saltford School PTA B Rennie 01225872185 Saltford Scrabble Club Mrs F R Sheppard 01225 873773 Saltford Sports Club N Stoate 01225872203 Saltford Townswomen's Guild Mrs D Davenport 01225 873696 Saltford Walkers Mrs M Woodman 01225316938 Saltford Womens' Institute Mrs J Chambers 01225 872386 St Mary's Church Rev G RWHall 01225872275 St Dunstan's Roman Catholic Church Father Fountaine 01179833930 Wansdyke Conservative Association Cllr GWood 01225873453 Wednesday Morning Badminton Group Mrs C Lappin 01225872110

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Saltford W.I.

The AGM of Saltford WI held in October was both interesting and well attended. The members were reminded of variety of interesting events we had during the year. A

.. a and Wine .. Skittles ... and

We had the Community Association with

the cleaning of the chairs and had filled six shoe boxes with gifts for Operation Christmas child.

The membership stands at 35, including 8 new members and the average attendance at meetings was

with plenty of enthusiastic support for events.

Joyce Wiltshire as Visitor many, many years of doing the

job so well.

After the business was concluded, Pat Penson CNI Advisor) gave a very clear and humorous talk on her visit to Canada for the 100 year Anniversary of the founding of the WI.

Dando was elected President Woolcott who has

been President for three years. The concluded with three founder members giving a short talk on their interest in the WI. Sylvia Dando, the new President. took the November meeting and introduced the new Committee. The sales table was bright with Christmas gifts and was well patronised. The Speaker. Mr Terry Skipp. told the history of the Registry Office and his work as

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Registrar. He included many funny little incidents that had happened during his working life. Many changes are to be introduced into Registry work, certainly not all of them to his liking.

5.12.05 7.30 pm. Carol at Mary's Church at 7.30

pm

16.12.05 2. pm. Skittles at Saltford Sports Hall. Preceded by lunch at Saltford Marina.

December Walk to be at Saltford Community Forest Date to be arranged.

11.1.06 Visit to Bristol Hippodrome to see ...... 1'1·ntv .. ::.

13.12.05 Christmas at 7.30 pm in the Avon Room at Saltford Hall. American Supper Party with entertainment by Keyn a Duo.

Saltford WI

A harvest sale took place at our September meeting. Mrs Pat Penson, WI Advisor, gave a brief talk about her visit to Stony Creek, Ontario, Canada, the birthplace the WI. also talked to us about ways and means of making the WI work for us.

COincidentally, our Secretary had recently returned from a holiday in

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Canada where she also visited Stony Creek and met some interesting people. Photographs of her visit were on display.

Mrs Daphne Fowler gave a humorous talk entitled 'Everyone Loves a Winner' at our October meeting . Daphne is a 'professional' quiz contestant and is at present appearing on the current programme, 'Eggheads', as a professional'.

~ Many of us plan to attend Carol Services in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Our Group Carol Service is to be held at St Mary's Church , Saltford on Monday 5 December at 7.30 pm and the Federation Carol Service will take place at St John the Evangelist Church, South Parade, Bath on Thursday 8 December at 2.30 pm. A Christmas lunch is planned for 12 December at the Riverside Inn and our December meeting is a week later than usual when a Christmas Tea will take place together with the exchange of parcels .

Anyone wishing to attend any of our meetings will be most welcome at 2.00 pm in the Avon Room, Saltford Hall.

Future Meetings .

15.11.05 20.12.05 17.1.06

Annual Meeting Christmas Meeting 'Celebrity Circles' - Mr Michael Brayley

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Saltford Townswomen's Guild

The September speaker gave a fascinating account of how she traced her birth mother. Mrs. Wendy Parker explained how she was adopted at an early age. She grew up, married and had a family of her own, and decided that she would like to find her mother. She told how, with the help of her husband. she traveled the country and found her original birth certificate, which had the barest details on it. Over time and much searching she did find her mother and siblings with whom she still keeps in touch.

China is a large fascinating country and many of its aspects were revealed by Ivor Button at the October meeting. He started with a large sheet of paper. In one corner Great Britain was pictured. The remainder of the sheet was China which showed how vast the country is. His slide show depicted old buildings with the typical pagoda shape and then modern skyscrapers, ancient walls and modem roads. There were the Terracotta Warriors and masses of bicycles, crowded roads and old less frequented areas. There were comparisons which conveyed his theme of ·China Then and Now". He finished with a shot of Hong Kong. a tall new skyscraper with ancient bamboo scaffolding. This was a fitting end to an interesting morning .

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Keynsham & Saltford District Wine Circle

In October we enjoyed a very informative and enjoyable tasting of Argentinian wines presented by our good friend and National Wine Judge, Mr. Vernon Groves. The wines were excellent and surprisingly modestly priced.

At the same time, one of the highlights of the year, our Annual Winema king Competition was taking place. Trophies were presented to the winners of each class, as follows :

WHITE DRY - Alan Dummott RED DRY - Sally Dummott ROSE MED.DRY - Percy Mellor WHITE SWEET - Alan Dummott RED SWEET - Arthur Balsom GOLDEN DESSERT - Fay Bleach RED DESSERT - Percy Mellor DRY APERITIF - Alan Dummott MED.DRY WHITE - Percy Mellor SLOE GIN - Alan Dummott

We would like to thank the judges, Marg Gittins, Carol Coombs and Peter Coombs, for their hard work and fine judgments on our wines.

The Warmley Wine Circle once again invited us to join them for their annual weekend break. This year the venue was Newquay and incorporated visits

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to Falmouth and Truro. The weather was kind to us and the hotel provided good food and entertainment and of course, the company of friends all combined to make this a wonderful weekend .

At this time of year, Wine Circle dances become more frequent. We attended Nailsea Wine Circle's Autumn dance in October where a fish and chip supper was provided and we danced to the music of "Tobacco Road"

Forthcoming events that we look forward to attending are Bath Wine Circle's Annual Show Dance, Corsham Wine Circle's Christmas Dance, Timsbury Wine Circle's Christmas Dance, our own Christmas dance in Saltford Hall and the Warmley Wine Circle's New Year Dance. With regard to our own Circle meetings, in December we will be judging the outcomes of the Members' ReCipe (a high alcohol liqueur kit) and in January one of our members will present a "surprise" evening.

We wish our members, friends and all wine makers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

If you would like to visit or require further information on Wine Circle activities, please contact Alan Dummott - Telephone 01225 873493.

Saltford Badminton Club

Saltford Badminton Club has sufficient players on Monday but would welcome a few more on Thursdays We play from 8 until 10 pm in Saltford HaiL If you are interested, please phone Richard Street on 01225873516 .

Ladies' Badminton on Tuesday Mornings.

More players are urgently needed. If you have played Badminton before and would like to play again, why not ring Andrea Cooper on 01225 872402 and come down to Saltford Hall on Tuesday mornings at 10.00 am. You would be warmly welcomed.

Other Organisations

ST MARY'S, SAL TFORD

Mum's and Toddlers is being held on Thursday 15t December and Thursday 5th January from 10.30 a.m. until 12 noon in the Church hall.

Pram Service Any pre-school children are most welcome. We meet on the third Friday, at 10.30 a.m., starting in Church for a short service and then moving to the Church Hall until 12 noon: 16th December and 20 th

January.

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SMFM (St. Mary's Fun Monthly) This is a fun evening on Monday 5th

December and Monday 9th January for any junior aged children. We start with a game or activity, have refreshments and end with a Bible story or drama. This will be held in the Church Hall between 6.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. for any children aged 7 - 11.

Coffees hop This is held weekly at the Wishbone Restaurant every Friday between 10.00 a.m. and 11A5 a.m. Anyone is welcome to drop in for a coffee and chat. It will be closed on December 23rd and December 30th

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Youth Groups Young peoples' group meets regularly at St. Mary's. Climbers and Scramblers (aged 3-7), Explorers (aged 7-11) and Pathfinders (aged 11-14) meet on the second, third and fourth Sundays from 9.30 a.m. until 10AO a.m. in the Church Hall. CYFA, for 14-19 year olds, meets fortnightly on Thursday evenings from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. The evening includes a meal, a time to chat and socialise, followed by Bible Study, a discussion group and prayers For more information about CYFA contact Rev. T. Bell (873027).

Advent Soup Bowl If you're at home on a Monday lunchtime, come and join us for Soup, Cheese and Roll & Butter - Cost £1 -at the Guide Hut, Lansdown Road -12.30 - 2 p.m. every Monday in

Advent: 28th November, 5th , 12m and 19th December Profit goes to Christian Aid .

Christmas Services Nativity Play/Family Service at 9.30 a.m. and Evening Praise at 6.30 pm. on Sunday 4tn December. Christingle Service at 300 p.m. on Sunday 11th December Carol Service on 18th December at 6.30 pm Blessing of the Crib Service at 5.00 p.m. and Midnight Communion at 11.15 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Christmas Day - Parish Communion at 9.30 a.m. and Family Service at 1100 a.m.

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Services

You are welcome to come to any of our services We meet at the following times: First Sunday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Family Service 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer Second Sunday 8.00 a.m. Holy Communion 9.30 a.m. Family Communion 6.30 p.m. Evening Prayer Third Sunday 9.30 a.m. Parish Communion 6.30 p.m. Evening Praise Fourth Sunday 930 a.m. Parish Communion

If you would like further information on any of the above please contact the Rector, Rev. R. Hall, on 872275

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