Hello Everyone How joyous is the sunshine which is bathing us all in warmth and light this weekend.. even if the lawns and gardens are taking off apace. We hope you are well and have had a good week. Nigel and I attended a meeting with the Harlington Help Ukraine support group last week and learned more about their efforts to host Ukrainian refugees. Families are now starting to arrive in Harlington after the lengthy visa application process. If anyone is interested to learn more about the possibility of hosting a refugee or family, please do link with Linda or Nigel and we can organise an information evening to help the process, drawing on Harlington experience. Some Westoning and Toddington parishioners are interested to support/host and there may be others? It will be helpful to also establish a support network where families (English and Ukraine) can link to help each other so do please get in touch with us if you have any interest to offer support. This Sunday's services are as follows: 9.30 am Holy Communion Service at Chalgrave 9.30 am Morning Prayer Service at Tingrith 9.30 am Churches Together Christian Aid Service at Harlington 11.00 am Holy Communion Service at Toddington 11.00 am Holy Communion Service with a Baptism, Westoning 6.00 pm Upper Room Christian Aid Zoom Service. Access Link: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82599962414?pwd=HITXAInTIyGedLkV0KgyrmMwgA07gV.1 For details of how to join contact Revd Linda Other Services and Events this week: Monday 16 May 9.30 am Morning Prayer, Toddington 1.30 pm Jillian Martin Memorial Service, Westoning Tuesday 17 May 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Westcaf Westoning Village Hall 10.30 am – 12.00 noon Knitting Group, Wilkinson Hall, Toddington 1.00 – 3.00 pm Sewing Bee, Westoning Village Hall Wednesday 18th May 9.30 – 11.00 am Toddington Church Clean 10.00 am Harlington Morning Service 3.30 pm TWIG Time with God, Westoning Village Hall Thursday 19th May 2.00 pm St George's Fellowship, Wilkinson Hall, Toddington Friday 20th May 10.30 am - 12.30 pm Painting for Pleasure group, Wilkinson Hall, Toddington 1.15 - 2.45 pm Little Stars, Westoning Church 2.00 – 4.00 pm Friday Fellowship, Westoning Village Hall NB: The Music Hall evening event planned for Toddington has been postponed to later in the year. Saturday 21st May Cake Stall on Toddington Green 9.30 am Wedding of Maria and Mark 2.00 pm Harlington Church Future Dates for your diaries: June 11th: Harlington Church Poetry Day - more information to follow Platinum Jubilee week-end 2-5 June Toddington and Chalgrave Thursday 2nd June 7.30 pm: The Lighting of the Village Beacon by the Royal British Legion, BBQ by Toddington Scouts, and Ukie Tunes Ukulele band, Toddington Green Friday 3rd June 10.30 am, Toddington Church - Civic Service to give thanks for the Platinum Jubilee of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1.00 – 6.00 pm, Chalgrave Memorial Hall, Village Jubilee Party with live music, pop up tea room, fun and games. NB: NO Messy Church on Friday 3rd Saturday 4th June - Entertainment at the Recreation Ground Sunday 5th June 9.30 am Service at Chalgrave Church and 11.00 am Service at Toddington Church, followed by afternoon Village Street parties. Plus more village planned Jubilee activities. Looking ahead with more diary dates: Youth Group, 5.30 – 7.00 pm Toddington, 7 June and 5 July (older group) and 14 June and 12 July Youth Group (younger group) Tuesday 14 June: Royal British Legion service on Toddington Green Wednesday 22 June, an evening Confirmation Service at Westoning Church. If you would like to find out more about being confirmed please speak to Nigel or Linda 2-3 July - Open Gardens in Toddington - organised by the Friends of St George's Church 17-18 September - Petal and Purl festival, Toddington Church (as part of 800 years celebrations) 25 September - Harvest Festival Services, Chalgrave and Toddington Churches Sending you our love and prayers. Enjoy the sunshine! Linda and Nigel
Hello everyone Sending a quick email to let you know the services for tomorrow: Sunday 8th May 2022 9.30 am Holy Communion Service, Chalgrave Rev Roger Wood 11.00 am Holy Communion Service, Toddington, Rev Roger Wood 9.30 am Holy Communion Service Harlington Nigel and Robert 11.00 am Holy Communion Service with baptism Westoning, Nigel 12.45 am Baptism service Westoning, Nigel Upper Room online Service 6pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87589153010?pwd=WkxFQzVzR2dWWDk4RkhibTRLVzloZz09 Other events at the beginning of the week. Harlington Church 3.00 pm this Sunday host a Spring Concert by Toddington Band. All Welcome. Tickets available on the door. Monday 9th May Morning Prayer 9.30 am Toddington Church Seated Pilates with Jo, Wilkinson Hall, Toddington 2.00 pm Tuesday 10th May Knitting Group 10.30 am, Wilkinson Hall, Toddington The funeral of Phyllis Mandeville 2.00 pm Toddington Church Youth Group 5.30 pm, Toddington Wednesday 11th May The funeral of Mark Denton, Toddington Church 11.00 am Harlington Meeting about Ukraine 7.00 pm (please speak to Linda or Nigel if you would be interested to hear more about homing people from Ukraine) Harlington PCC 8.00 pm We will let you know updates about other events this week. With best wishes Linda
Hello EveryoneA beautiful sunny day like this Saturday, on a Bank Holiday weekend, lifts the spirits and fills the heart with warmth and joy, which is so appreciated, especially when we look in the face of the broader world picture. This afternoon, after a busy week of events, St George's Church, Toddington had a wonderful afternoon celebrating its 800 years anniversary, blessed to have Bishop Richard, the Quintet Choir, and so many people attending keen to share the moment and the memories and a follow-on cup of tea and piece of cake. How a sunny intervention can make all the difference and we think particularly of those who are struggling at the moment. As Christians we carry God's light and it's meant to be shared. Like a torch on a dark night it is at its best when switched on. Let's get switched on, resourced by the love of God.There's plenty to switch on to in the parishes at the moment.Services this Sunday 1st May8am BCP Communion, Harlington - Nigel9am Families Breakfast Club, Harlington - Rebecca9.30am Holy Communion, Harlington - Nigel/Robert9.30am Holy Communion, Chalgrave - Linda9.30am Tingrith Morning Prayer - Phil11am Holy Communion - Linda11am Holy Communion, Westoning - Nigel/Steve6pm Upper Room via zoom 'The Lord is My Shepherd' Rebecca: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85351965388?pwd=Slk0Zk1vcHhoemwrOHUvOXdtSE9EQT09Meeting ID: 853 5196 5388. Passcode: 382530Services and events this weekBank Holiday Monday - no servicesTuesdayWestcaf at Westoning Village hall 10-12 noon.Sewing Bee at Westoning Village Hall 1-3pmThe Knitting Group at Wilkinson Hall 10.30-12 noon5.30pm Youth Group,Wednesday10am Harlington Morning service12 noonMark Edwards' funeral, Toddington7pm Toddington APCMThursdayPloughman's Lunch, Toddington 12 noon until 1.30pmFridayPainting for pleasure group 10.30pm Wilkinson Hall.Messy Church, 3.15pm Wilkinson Hall, ToddingtonLittle Stars,1.15-2.45 at Westoning ChurchFriday Fellowship, 2-4pm at Westoning Village hallSunday 8th May Toddington Town Band a Spring Themed Concert at Harlington Church, 3pmHave a good week.Best wishesLinda and Nigel
Hello Everyone Easter Week can be calmer, after the intensity of Easter Day and the events of Holy Week. There is a chance to consider the enormity of what has just happened, the hope that has entered the world and what shape it takes. How we need that hope at the moment. Our prayers continue for world peace and practically we reach out offering love, the very nature of God. We hope the past week has been good for you. We are now challenged to personally consider the implications of the resurrection as the story of Jesus continues. This Sunday's gospel focuses on Thomas and his desire for the physical evidence of the resurrection. His questioning can help our thought processes as we move forward with faith. Following the calm of Easter Week, this week at Toddington Church steps up the pace as we begin a full week of activity with various events to commemorate St George, and the special 800 years anniversary year of St George's Church. We end the week with a special celebration service on Saturday 30th April with Bishop Richard and an evening concert at 7.30 pm. Different events during the week include an 'Art Attack' for children on Friday, a talk on the life and times of St George on Wednesday and a country walk on Thursday. The week commences this Saturday with a coffee morning, and a Ceildih supper and dance at 7.30 pm. Services on Sunday 24th April Chalgrave Church 9.30 am Holy Communion Linda Harlington Church 9.30 am Holy Communion - Nigel and Robert Toddington Church 11.00 am Holy Communion - Linda Westoning Church 11.00 am All Age Service (on screen) 'Removing Thomas' Doubt.' Story, songs, activity and refreshment. The Upper Room via zoom at 6.00 pm 'Easter and Beyond.' Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84669731354?pwd=cmdiOVFpNkpPdFI3bk02OHNlRXYzdz09 For details of joining please contact Revd Linda Events from Saturday 23rd April 2022 (the start of St George of England activity week) Saturday 23rd April (St George's Day) 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Coffee Morning - Wilkinson Hall 7.30 -10.30 pm Ceildih supper and dance, Wilkinson Hall (tickets from Dee or Punch Opticians) Monday 25th April Morning Prayer, Toddington Church, 9.30 am Funeral of Jill Martin at N Herts crematorium at 10.00 am - Nigel CTTC Meeting 10.30 am Wilkinson Hall Funeral of Geoffrey Bassett at Westoning Church at 1.00 pm – Nigel Tuesday 26th April Westcaf (free coffee, cake and good company)10.00 am – 12.00 noon at Westoning VH Sewing Bee 1.00 – 3.00 pm at Westoning VH Knitting Group 10.30 am – 12.00 noon Wilkinson Hall Toddington/Chalgrave PCC Safeguarding training session 6.00 pm The Rectory Westoning Church AGM postponed until 22nd May at 12.30 pm Wednesday 27th April Harlington Morning Service 10.00 am Pop Up Tea Room Tebworth Memorial Hall 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Talk about the life and times of St George by Janet, Wilkinson Hall 3.00 pm Tingrith Church AGM in church at 4.00 pm Harlington Church AGM in church at 7.30 pm Thursday 28th April Lodge Farm 4 mile Morning Walk. Start 10.00 am Wilkinson Hall, and finish back at the Hall for coffee. Friday 29th April Painting for Pleasure Group, 10-12 noon, Wilkinson Hall Funeral of Linda Tweedie at Westoning Church at 12 noon - Nigel 'Art Attack' for children of all ages, Toddington Church 3.15 – 5.30 pm. Come and celebrate St George's 800 year history - and paint some dragons too! Saturday 30th April 800 Years Celebration Service for St George's Church, 3.00 pm with Bishop Richard. Musical Concert at Toddington Church at 7.30 pm with music from 'Quintet of Six'. Sending you our very best wishes Linda and Nigel
