A special service of LOVING REMEMBRANCE St John the Baptist Church, Stone on Sunday 30th October at 6.00pmA special evening service to remember before God those who are dear to us who have passed away. The service will include words of hope from the Scriptures, quiet prayer and well-known hymns. On request we will read the names of those to be remembered as we light a candle for them. To know more about the service ring Canon Phil Groves on 01296 748390To have a person included for remembrance please email Chloe at office@haddenhamstmarys.org
St John the Baptist Church will be open today between 9:00 and 11:30 and on Saturday between 9:00 and 17:00 for Prayer.There will be a short service of remembrance at 12:00 on Sunday.
Cost of Living CrisisHow to get help, How to help.All over the country people are struggling with the increasing cost of food and fuel. This is true in our villages and within our community.This page is a guide to getting help if you are struggling and if you can help you can scroll down to find out the best ways to help.Are you struggling with living costs?If you are struggling to find food for yourself and your family, please do not feel ashamed. We know what it is to feel out of control and to lie awake worrying how to pay the bills.Do speak to someoneThere are people willing to listen without judgement and offer the support you need. We know that worries over money are a key cause of stress and mental ill health, please talk to someone who can help.Our clergy will listen to you in confidence we will do our best to get you the help you need.You can ring our office on 01844 291108 – you can speak to someone weekday mornings or leave a message with a name, phone number and where you live.If you know one of our clergy – please ring us directly.Everyone is welcome to our free Café in the Park in Stone Recreation Ground,Every Tuesday and the First Saturday of every month 10am-12noon.There is always someone to help.FoodCycle Aylesbury welcomes anyone to attend as a guest and enjoy a FREE hot meal. No need to book. Just turn up on the day!AdviceAylesbury Vineyard Community Advice HubAn all ‘under one roof’ advice hub is open on Tuesday mornings to anyone offering advice on issues from housing and benefits to help getting online.Buckinghamshire Council Helping Hands Support with food, bills and financesTel 01296 531 151 Monday- Thurs 9am-5.30pm Friday 9am -5pmEmergency out of hours team 0800 999 7677Thame Citizen’s AdviceTel 0808 278 7907 Mon -Fri 9am-5pmAylesbury Citizen’s AdviceTel: 0808 278 7938 Mon-Fri 10am – 4pmTo get help from FoodbanksSome of the foodbanks require a referral. You can get a referral from a housing support officer, support worker, health visitor or Citizens Advice or other professionals. We may be able to help.Thame Food BankFood boxes are delivered to homes in our villages.Tel 0300 201 0212Mobile 07541 299010Email: info@sharinglifetrust.orgThere is also a Community Larder open on Thursdays 2.30pm – 4.30pm in the URC/Methodist Church in the Upper High Street. It has a free café and low-cost food scheme for all.Vineyard Storehouse – Open Tuesday and Saturday 10am-12pm.The Vineyard Centre, Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury HP19 8DNTel 01296 424440 Monday-Thursday. If no reply leave message.Email: storehouse@aylesburyvineyard.org.ukYou will need a referral – ask your support worker, housing association, health visitor etc. to phone or email for you. We may be able to help.We may be able to pick up food for you from the Storehouse – please ask.Aylesbury Food Bank – The foodbank works using a voucher referral system, info here.Collect from various local centres around Aylesbury.Tel Monday-Thursday 10.30am-5pm 01296 395514Email: info@aylesbury.foodbank.org.ukAre you able to help?Foodbanks need Food, Toiletries and other goods, Money, and VolunteersFood, toiletries, and other goodsWe collect food for the Vineyard Storehouse in Cuddington and Haddenham churches :Please check what is needed herePlease consider giving money directly rather than buying specially for the Foodbank.There are also 2 collection points in Stone – the garage and the Methodist Chapel, Eythrope Road. MoneyFoodbanks rely on money to buy food they are short of, pay the energy bills and employ workers enabling efficient working. Donations can be enhanced by Gift Aid.Consider a one off or regular donation.You can donate to the Aylesbury Vineyard Storehouse here.VolunteerEvery Foodbank relies on volunteers for jobs from collecting donations from shops to packing up food boxes.Contact the Foodbanks listed above directly.