In May -We have appreciated sunshine, green leaves, bluebells, and fast growing flowers, plants and grass! Together with the three village events below.Village Tidy Up Saturday 27th May-Our thanks to the 19 who attended who carried out strenuous work in the churchyard transforming it to a really tidy place.AGM of the Little Common, Cadmore End Residents Association 24th MayThis was attended by 26 residents and there were 15 apologies. The prompt minutes circulated the day after set out the proceedings. Our thanks to this Committee who will be joined by Lilli May, elected at the meeting.Coronation Picnic Sunday May 7th-held on the Common was attended by 50 people with ages ranging from 11months to 90. A quiet and friendly social to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles the third.Sunday Church Services Sundays 4th June 11am Holy Communion Rev Lucy Austin11th June Holy Communion Rev Mark Ackford18th June Holy Communion Rev Peter Viney25th June Morning Prayer-Licenced Lay Minister Heather ClarkFuture Events Tues 13th June NB 2nd Tuesday due to notice of power cut on 6th June. Coffee and Chat + Bring and Buy 10.30am to noon in ChurchSat 17th June 9.30am Village Hall working party- cleaning, painting, gardening. Detailed job list later.Sunday 2nd July Musical Picnic 5pm to 8pm, with Bar and Raffle in aid of the roof fund. Local covers band “Against All Odds”. Please bring your own picnic etc. Tickets £10 and children free. Tickets and details from “tanya_sims @icloud.com” .Community Matters Food Bank, Lane EndDates for June are Thursdays 8th and 22nd. Please leave donations in the church on these dates or up to 10am on the Friday after when we deliver to Lane End. Our donations continue to be a much needed and gratefully received. Some good news that two clients have found jobs meaning two families no longer seek support.
John Willis R.I.P; All of us in the Village were shocked, and very deeply saddened to hearof the recent death of John Willis….John & Lynne moved to Chiltern Meadow in the Village from Gerrards Cross in the mid/late 80’s and since then both John & Lynne have been/were popular, reliable, committed members of the Village Community before moving to Banbury some years ago in order to be nearer their family. Using his journalist skills, John instigated …and for many years edited …The Cadmore End News. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Lynne and her family.The King’s Coronation; Sunday May 7th; 1.00 pm. Picnic Lunch on the Common by the Church. Please bring your own picnic/Rugs/chairs. Historically these Village picnics have always been very enjoyable “Village occasions”. We hope for dry weather, sunshine and above all for your attendance!Good Friday Walk. A bright sunny day attracted over 50 Walkers with some familiar faces from the various “Ends”. Led by Dee Barlow they visited the ponds on Cadmore End Common before returning to Cadmore End Village Hall for Hot Cross buns and tea where they were joined by those who had attended the “Service in Church “option. By all accounts it was an appropriate, sociable and enjoyable Good Friday Event.Church Services May; St Mary Le MoorSunday May 7th 11.00 Holy Communion. Rev P. Smith Sunday 14th 11.00 Holy Communion Rev Lucy Austin Thursday 18th 7.00 pm Ibstone. Ascension Day Service Rev. Philip Smith Sunday 21st 11.00 Holy Communion Rev Peter Viney.Sunday 28th 11.00 Holy Communion. Rev Mark Ackford.Community Matters Lane End Food bank; Friday 11th & 25th.Please leave donations in the Church before 10.00a.m.N.B. The Support Team have sent their heartfelt gratitude for our donations of food, household goods & and money. They are currently supporting 21 struggling families locally……..Future Events; Tuesday 2nd May Coffee & Chat in the Church+ Bring & Buy 10.30-12.00Sunday 7th May; 1.00pm Coronation Picnic Lunch (see above). Local observation. After what was an exceedingly wet March ( 6th wettest since Records began according to the Met Office) the water level in the Pond on the Track appears to have returned to more recognisable/”normal” levels….
Village Hall Survey-Our thanks to the 33 who completed the Survey. The results showed 91% had used the Hall in the last 12months and would like to see it kept in good repair. There were many suggestions on its future use and development which the Village Hall Committee will be following up and have 17 volunteers for the working party on Saturday 13th May. Our thanks to Andrew Macaulay who has recently joined the Committee for setting up this online survey and collecting the results. These will be circulated to those who responded. Spring-After a very cold February and very wet March plenty of signs from nature that spring is coming at last. A morning walk to Hangar Wood has become a birdsong safari with migrant birds returning including Chiff Chaffs and Skylarks with “home birds” Robins, Thrushes and Blackbirds all singing. Churchyard Mowing-Grateful if another 2/3 people could join our “Merry Mowers” team. Another “Ride On” would be good for the larger areas as well as smaller mowers. We cut the grass May to November and work in two teams mowing alternate months. Please contact Clifford if you are able to help. Church Services 2nd April Palm Sunday 11.00am Holy Communion Rev Mark Ackford 5th April Wednesday Stations of the Cross at 7.00pm 7th April GOOD FRIDAY take your pick! 2pm A walk from the Church across Cadmore End Common visiting 3 ponds with readings led by Rev Philip Smith OR 2pm A United Benefice in church led by THE Revd Lucy Austin Followed at 4pm Tea and Hot Cross Buns in the Village Hall 9thApril EASTER DAY SUNDAY Service 11am Holy Communion Rev Mark Ackford 16th April 11.00am Holy Communion Rev Peter Viney 23rd April 11.00am Holy Communion Rev Philip Smith 30th April United Benefice Services at IBSTONE 9.30 Holy Communion Rev Mark Ackford 11.00am Rev Philip Smith Future Events Tuesday 4th April Coffee and Chat + Bring and Buy 10.30am to noon in Church Sunday 7th Maay from 1pm. Coronation Picnic Lunch Party on the Common in front of the Church. Details to follow. Bring your own food, drink etc. Thursday 20th April 8.00pm Church AGM. Reports on 2022, finances and plans Saturday 13th May 10.00am. Working Party to spruce up Village Hall On a Sunday in Summer outside the Hall-Pig Roast with Jazz Band. Community Matters Food Bank, Lane End Dates for April are Thursdays 13th and 27th. Our donations continue to be greatly appreciated and much needed.21 struggling families are supported.
Church-A new church notice board has been purchased on eBay and installed. Two pews have been removed from the back of the church and stored at Kensham. Our thanks to John Heck and Peter Jennings for carrying out these strenuous tasks. On the same day the sound system was permanently installed at the back of the church in an Edwardian cupboard and the refreshments trolley moved to the other side. Our thanks to our thanks to Tanya, her son Tom son and Vanda for carrying out these tasks.There is now more space and seating for the “Coffee and Chat Mornings”, after service refreshments and other social activities.Church Sunday Services 5th March 11am Holy Communion Rev Philip Smith12th March 11am Holy Communion Rev Philip Smith19th March Mothering. Sunday 11am Holy Communion Rev Peter Viney26th March 11am Holy Communion Rev Lucy AustinAdditionally on each Wednesday in Lent (March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd. 29th), as part of Lent observance there will be a short reflection on Mary’s love for Jesus as expressed in art followed by Complin. 7 to 7.30pm. Community Matters-Lane End Food Bank and Support TeamDelivery Dates for January March are Fridays 3rd, 17th, and 31st . Please continue to leave donations in the Church or Church Porch on the Thursday before or up to 10am on the Friday. Donations continue to be greatly appreciated and are much needed.Future EventsTuesday 7th March Coffee and Chat in Church 10.30am to noon.A June or July date-a fundraising concert for the Church Roof to be held outside with a classic ensemble and a pig roast being considered,
