The Church Commissioners have formally signed off the changes to the local parishes in the Daventry Deanery, to come into effect on 1 March 2026. Everdon will be removed from the Weedon and Dodford group and be added to the five existing Knightley Parishes. Weedon and Dodford will be added to the existing Heyford group.The vicarage at Badby will be retained for the incumbent of the enlarged Knightley Parishes when eventually one has been appointed. The Rural Dean, the Revd Stephen Burrow, currently Rector of the Heyford Group will add Weedon and Dodford to his parishes.
On Thursday 8 May 2025, we marked the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day by the ringing of our village bells, as the peoples, families and communities of our great nation came together to unite and celebrate 80 years of peace and freedom since the end of Word War II in Europe that so many millions paid the ultimate sacrifice to achieve.VE Day 80 is not only a tribute to those who fought for the freedom we all enjoy today, but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have defined our country ever since.Then for Sunday 11 May 2025, the churchyard was decorated with much bunting, as were local houses, ready for a lively service led by Susan Rose which attracted 50 people to celebrate the peace and freedom over the last 80 years. WW2 tunes featured as did readings. Afterwards, and all afternoon in the glorious weather, there was a village picnic in the churchyard and on Church Green. Over 100 people brought their food and drink and were entertained by the Field Jammers band.
Susan Rose led a refreshing service of Remembrance on Sunday 10 November at 11 am, preceded by the traditionally half-muffled bells ringing. Fifty people attended and commemorated, by the lighting of candles and reading of the 23 names of men from this parish who gave their lives in two World Wars with a bell tolled for every name as it was read.The D-Day landings 80 years ago was included with a young piper illustrating the story of Lord Lovat and his piper, Bill Millin.There was a retiring collection for the Royal British Legion.
A new exciting way to raise funds for St Mary's Church. Please support your local church if you can, and don't forget each ticket gives the chance to win a monthly cash prize or the once-a-year bonus prize. You don't have to be a Badby resident to join the draw. The draw is made at St Mary's Coffee Morning on the third Tuesday of each month.Forms from Judy Jordan on 07752 384969 or judyjordan27@gmail.com.
