For further information or to go on a mailing list to be kept informed about future events: email clothall.church@gmail.comSPONSORSHIPYou can choose to sponsor a single window quarry, some flowers or one of the window medallions! Follow this link to make your choice: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/sponsor-a-clothall-bird.... or email clothall.church to find out more.MUSICAdvent Carols: The celebrated candlelit service now in its 26th year with choral music sung by experienced singers who gather for the occasion, together with carols for the congregation and a variety of thoughtful readings (Clothall Church; Sat 28th November 6pm) - Open to all; mulled wine and nibbles after the service.ARTSClothall & Rushden Christmas Fair – a new range of gifts and products on sale featuring the Clothall birds, as well as stalls from many local artists and craftspeople (Clothall Village Hall; Sun 15th November, 2-5pm) Stall fee £15. No ticket entry for visitors, but please come with plenty of cash and cards to make purchases! Home made teas. Funds raised at this event will be shared between Clothall and Rushden PCCs to support these two churches within the Kingswood Benefice. PAST ACTIVITIES in 'Year of the Birds'Children’s bird art event – led by artist & children’s illustrator Alison Gates Thursday 2nd AprilWooden Easter egg hunt around the village Weeks over EasterQuiz night with a bird theme, with supper Saturday 9th MayBirds in Late Medieval Art - Talk by Michael Warren – Naturalist, medievalist, founder of The Birds & Place Project Saturday 13th June'Flights of Fancy' Celebration concert - An evening of music and poetry celebrating birds, performed by local, national and international talent. Saturday 11th JulyGeology walk and talk - Talk by local geologist Nick Balmer with a guided walk around the village. Sunday 16th AugustConcorde, “Speedbird One” Talk by John Hutchinson, retired Captain of Concorde. Friday 4th SeptemberStained-glass cutting day workshop – led by Ellie Grana of Hicca Glass. Saturday 26th SeptemberLive jazz night - from the Gabriel Taylor quintet, celebrating the music of Charlie “Bird” Parker. Friday 9th OctoberStained-glass painting day workshop – led by conservator Rachel Arnold. Sunday 18th OctoberDONATIONS are gratefully received to “PCC of Clothall” 30-94-30 / 01845245 or here: https://givealittle.co/c/1yS0dYy4E73zV0fpiYjLxt
