Priest: Steve Whiting 01347 810251 revstevewhiting@gmail.comLay Minister: Margaret Price 01347 811262 pricehm870@gmail.comChurchwarden: Richard Mapletoft 01347 811854 rmapletoft@outlook.comCanon Emeritus: Robert Law 01347 810940 lrf43@kesonline.orgWorship in Church in OctoberSunday October 5th 10.00am. Morning Worship.Sunday October 12th 10.00am. Morning Worship. Sunday October 19th 10.00am. Holy Communion. Sunday October 26th 10.00am. Morning Worship.Visiting the churchThe church is open every day, from nine or earlier until four.Prayers for the villageThese take place every Thursday at 9am. If you would like to join us or if you would like prayers said for anyone or anything please contact Margaret Price (01347 811262; pricehm870@gmail.com) or leave a note in the side chapel of St Nicholas.Holy Communion at homeWould you like to receive Holy Communion at home? If you are not able to come to Church on a Sunday morning would you like a visit at home? Do make a phone call to arrange a convenient time. Margaret Price 01347 811262.
The Bells are now rehung and the team ring them for the Sunday Service and other Special Occasions.The repairs to the stonework of the tower is now complete.The bell frame has been reinforced and is now in good order. To complete the update to the three bells, they have now gone away for replacement of the headstocks. When this is done, hopefully they should be good for another hundred years.
The churchyard, being 'closed', is maintained by the Parish Council.The PCC has invoked the help of children from the Primary School to plant a new hedgerow between the half of the churchyard extension used for burials and the half not yet in use. In addition wild flower seeds have been planted in part of the unused section.Eco Top Tips from St Nicholas’ ChurchEvery month the Eco-Working Group at St Nicholas’ Church gives a few handy tips for every household to understand and control their carbon emissions, as an act of love for Christ’s creation and our fellow human beings. For October, then:October - What’s on the menu?1. Think about your food before it reaches your table. 45% of the carbon emissions from food comes from production (on the farm), 28% in food processing, 7% in packaging and 19% from transport. Home grown has the lowest carbon footprint.2. Learn how to cook a new vegetarian or vegan meal each week. Why? Switching to plant-based protein is better for your health and carbon budget. 1kg weight: beef/lamb 19kg CO2e (cows and sheep eject methane); chicken 4.5kg CO2e; beans 2kg CO2e; and lentils 0.9 kg CO2e. 3. Stick to tap water. Bottled water comes with a 320g per litre carbon footprint, whereas tap water is a mere 0.24g CO2e per litre. If you don’t like the taste of your home tap water, instal an under-the-sink water filter.
