Special Christmas Services in your Parish Church and across the Benefice Saturday 12th December 2026 6pm in St Peter & St Paul, Clare – Carols by Candlelight Tuesday 15th December 2026 7pm in St John the Baptist, Stoke by Clare – Carols by Candlelight Friday 18th December 2026 6pm in St Mary the Virgin, Poslingford – Carols by Candlelight Sunday 20th December 2026 4pm in All Saints, Hundon – Carols by Candlelight 5pm in St Mary the Virgin, Cavendish – Carols by Candlelight Thursday 24th December 2026 (Christmas Eve) 2pm in St Peter & St Paul, Clare – Family Crib Service & Carols 3pm in All Saints, Hundon – Family Crib Service & Carols 4pm in St John the Baptist, Stoke by Clare – Family Crib Service & Carols 5pm in St Mary the Virgin, Cavendish – Family Crib Service & Carols 7pm in St Leonard, Wixoe – Carols by Candlelight 11.30pm in St Peter & St Paul, Clare – Midnight Mass Friday 25th December 2026 (Christmas Day) 9am in St John the Baptist, Stoke by Clare – Family Christmas Eucharist 11am in St Peter & St Paul, Clare – Family Christmas Eucharist
Straw, hi-vis jackets, hard hats, chef’s whites — and a whole lot of imagination — brought Poslingford churchyard bursting back to life, as our much-loved Scarecrow Event returned to gently slow the traffic and brighten our days. Visitors to the village are greeted by a wonderful array of cheerful scarecrows, all crafted around this year’s creative theme: “Occupations”. From chefs, farmers to builders, showed the talent and fun spirit of our community. But it wasn’t just about the scarecrows! The event also brought out incredible generosity, with donations gathered for our Community Pantry. These were handed over to our wonderful Vicar, who will ensure every contribution reaches those who need it most. A huge thank you goes to everyone who took part, helped organise, or supported this year’s celebration. Once again, Poslingford has shown just what can happen when creativity, kindness, and community spirit come together — and it’s a truly wonderful sight to see.
