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,
Music a La Carte;Over 40 Parishioners from Cadmore End and surrounding area attended a most enjoyable “Music a La Carte” Concert in the church on Saturday 28th February. We were treated to an evening of eclectic music some classical, some popular and some “requests” by a most enthusiastic trio (Piano/Tenor/Soprano) who put a lie to the theory that that it is not possible to sing in the cold ( it was!...despite the Boiler working overtime); they also disproved any doubts about the acoustics in the Church. It was a most enjoyable, successful evening greatly enhanced by the charm, enthusiasm, and professionalism of the Trio; (they were, after all, professionals). We hope we may be able to invite them back in warmer weather. After all costs had been deducted over £350 was raised for the Church Roof. Many thanks to all who contributed…in whatever way… to a successful evening.Beware! As many Villagers will already be aware Neil Callow had a van broken into recently in the garden at “5 Oaks” (The new house opp Village Hall) …In broad daylight.. at 0930hrs in the morning! Be aware……..Church Services February.5th Feb. 11.00 Holy Communion. Rev Mark Ackford12th Feb. 11.00 Holy Communion. Baptism of Hunter Thomas. Rev Peter Viney19th Feb 11.00 Holy Communion. Rev Lucy Austin22nd Feb 7.00 pm Ash Wednesday Service. Holy Trinity Lane End. Rev Mark Ackford26th Feb 11.00 Holy Communion. Rev Philip SmithCoffee Morning.10.30-12.00 St Mary Le Moor, Tuesday 7th FebCommunity Matters;Delivery dates for February are Fridays 3rd and 17th. Leave in the Church or Church Porch on Thursday before or up to 10am on the Friday.Delivery dates for March are Fridays 3rd, 17th (NB Mothering Sunday 19th. ), and 31st.
Our thanks to those who organised events in 2022 which included the Pop-UpPub in March, the Platinum Jubilee Picnic in June, the Brass Concert in September, Harvest Supper in October, the Halloween Quiz in November and the monthly “Coffee and Chat in the Church. Thanks also to those who run the Village Hall, the Residents Association, the Cadmore-Support Group, the churchyard Merry Mowers, the Clarion deliverer and many others as “Good Neighbours”.On Saturday 28th January, 7pm for 7.30pm start, there will be a vocal concert in the Church-“musicalacarte”. Wine and soft drinks available before and in the interval. Donations to the Church Roof Fund. Tickets £10 in advance or £12 on the night. Contact Tanya to book tickets tanya_sims@icloud.com or 01494 880460. The church works well as a concert hall and this promises to be a lively evening. Hope to see you there!The house-to-house Christmas carol singers were much appreciated and maintained this long tradition in Cadmore End. They collected £540 for Christian Aid.Sorry to advise that Peter Jackson from Fingest has died at the age of 97. He was owner and careful Guardian of Hangar Wood which gives us great bluebell walks with vegetation and wildlife varying by season. A service of thanksgiving will be held at Hambleden Church at 11.30am on 10th January.Church Sunday Services1st Jan 11am Holy Communion Rev Philip Smith8th Jan 11am Holy Communion Rev Lucy Austin 15th Jan 11am Holy Communion Rev Peter Viney22nd Jan 11am Holy Communion Rev Mark Ackford29th Jan United Benefice Services at Stokenchurch: 9.30am Holy Communion Rev Philip Smith 11am Benefice Service Rev Mark Ackford 5pm Christingle Service Rev Philip SmithCommunity Matters-Lane End Food Bank and Support TeamDelivery Dates for January are Fridays13th and 27th. 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 EventsSaturday 28th January Music a La Carte” 7pm for 7.30 pm in Church as above.Tuesday 7th February Coffee and Chat in Church 10.30am to noon.
