Every Tuesday in August at 8 pm, like the last few years, we will have a short service of music, prayers and poetry; a time to be still and quiet in our beautiful peaceful church, and share this special time with others. Do come and join us.

It is good to meet together, and each week we have enjoyed hearing the bells being rung before the services – so, many thanks to Shirley Barnett and her team of volunteer ringers. We are now meeting in the Chancel, which is much easier to heat! We are serving coffee & biscuits after our services, giving us the opportunity to chat! All are welcome to join us.

With effect from the first Sunday in January 2024, Sue Waterston will be leading this service on the first Sunday of each month. You are very welcome to join us for this informal service, and have a cup of coffee afterwards.

Preparations are now underway for our Church Fête in the grounds of St James Church, so please put the date in your diaries. As usual, it will be held on the second Saturday in September which, this year, will be 13th September from 2 pm to 4 pm. We have invited Ken Godfrey’s Central Jazz Band to perform again, and there will be all the usual stalls – plus some new ones!

Our friends at Soar Boating Club have kindly agreed to do some boat trips from the Fête, which is always appreciated.

If you can help in any way at the Fête or have any new ideas, please have a word with Brian & Sue or any member of the PCC.

It’s always an enjoyable day!