The Rushcliffe Family Hub is once again running its annual Toy Appeal to support local families in need. We invite you to help make this Christmas special for children in our community by donating NEW, unwrapped toys.

Collection Point:
St Mary’s Church, Plumtree
(Open daily: 9:30am – 4:00pm)

Collection Dates:
Wednesday, October 15th – Monday, November 24th

What to Donate:

New, unwrapped toys for children aged 0–5
Gifts for older siblings up to early teens
How It Works:
Toys will be collected from St Mary’s on November 25th and taken to The Family Hub in Bingham to be sorted. On December 12th and 13th, nominated families will be invited to a specially decorated indoor Christmas Market, where they can choose gifts and receive free wrapping. For those unable to travel, Family Hub staff will deliver gifts directly to their homes.

Last Year’s Success:
With fantastic support from the Plumtree community, 120 children received gifts and books in 2024. Sadly, the number of children identified as needing help has increased this year.

Community Support:
We are delighted to have the backing of Plumtree School, Plumtree Parish Council, Wolds Day Nurseries, Plumtree WI, and worshippers at St Mary’s Church.

A festive donation box is located in the Children’s Corner at St Mary’s Church for your contributions.

Your generosity will help bring smiles and joy to local children this Christmas. Thank you for your continued support!

St Mary's is open for private prayer everyday from 9.30 am to 4.00pm, except when there is a service or event in the Church.

This is a shorter (said) version of a Eucharist service, without the hymns or a sermon.

St Mary's has an enthusiastic robed choir who lead the congregation in worship, accompanied by the organ.

They also perform anthems for special services, and are particularly busy over Easter and Christmas, with both Advent and Christmas carol services.

Choir practice is in St Mary's Church on Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Newcomers, ideally with a basic ability to read music, are always welcome.

Find out more from Angela North

A service of Holy Communion which usually includes a sermon and four hymns. The term "Sung" means that, in addition to the hymns, some parts of the service are sung by the congregation. The words and music are in the service booklet and are easy to sing!

This is an evening service to remember our loved ones departed from us.
Candles are lit for those who have died in the last 2 years - we remember them with thanksgiving. As we come together to share our grief and our memories, may we draw strength and comfort from each other and find peace and consolation in our community.

For more information, contact Sue.
https://plumtree.church/profile/sue-manley

To include placing of wreaths on Plumtree War Memorial.

This service is taken from the Book of Common Prayer and includes hymns, a sermon and Holy Communion.

Evensong is a service that’s traditionally held - as the name suggests - in the evening, marking the passing of another day in faith. It’s fairly short, usually around 40 minutes, and features choral music, readings and prayers.