We’re looking forward to a weekend of activities in September (19th -20th) just before our building work gets underway. On Saturday, there’s an invitation to be creative, with short concerts, bell-ringing opportunities and information about a special churchyard project suitable for all ages. The day will close with a BBQ and live music from local …
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VE Day 80th Anniversary
We’re delighted to be able to celebrate with the whole village the 80th Anniversary of VE Day by hosting an event from 4:30pm on 8th May 2025. The programme of events is as follows: RSVP helpful for catering but not essential – please contact Kerry on 07789 556016. Villagers, friends and family are all welcome!
Christmas 2024
Christmas is a wonderful celebration. Accordingly, many of us will be gathering with family – some of us will go away, others of us will host. (Before you ask, I will be staying at home for Christmas – it sort of comes with the job!) There will be presents and special food and drink and …
A Different Harvest
A priest once told me that their suggestions for the Harvest Festival service they had been asked to lead (in a church without their own priest) had been dismissed out of hand with the phrase, “No, we have always done this.” He had then gently reminded the parish that the thing they had “always done” …
A Celebration of Service
When children are learning to speak, one of the first things they are taught to say is “Thank you.” They forget, of course. Frequently. But one hopes that eventually, expressions of gratitude will come quickly and freely. In life, there are countless situations in which other people will do or say something kind to us; …
Harvest Festival 2021
Our annual celebration of Harvest is coming up. Widford Church 9:30am, 3rd October As well as singing traditional harvest hymns and remembering the farmers in their year-round labours to provide food for our tables, we’re considering the blessing of water. We take this for granted – we turn on a tap and it’s instantly there, …
Safari Supper 2021
… a truly wonderful evening, bringing the community together in a simple and delightful way. Roll on next year…