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Update on churchyard bulb planting

Remember when last October we posted about the the spring planting scheme for the churchyard? Today Dr. Chris Gibson, who was also intrumental in realising the original scheme, has posted a follow up about the results of last year’s efforts- … Continue reading

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Come and be diverted . . .

… and pleasantly so, by Charlie Price, Teresa Greene and Francis Garland on Saturday 22 February at 7 pm. The musicians are performing on clarinets and bassoon in a Concert of Chamber Music in aid of the National Autistic Society … Continue reading

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Ghostly bellringers. . . ?

If anyone should hear St Mary’s bells this Sunday afternoon- be assured there’s nothing supernatural going on! One of the bellringers posted this explanatory Tweet. Despite strong gusts across the river the bells of @WivStMarys rang ok but have since … Continue reading

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Come all ye singers!

St Mary’s Singers meets again on Thursday evenings from 13th February at 7.30pm to prepare Music for Good Friday 10th April. This year there will be a selection of pieces by Palestrina, Dubois, Jacob Handl and others together with some … Continue reading

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Paul the apostle of Christ

SATURDAY 25 JANUARY at 2 pm the movie PAUL THE APOSTLE OF CHIST will be shown in church. 15 rating, 1.45 hr. duration. FREE and all welcome. See a short Youtube interview with the actors and technicians who made the … Continue reading

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Alpha course January 2020

An Alpha Course will be run in St Anne’s church, a member of our Mission & Ministry Partnership group of churches. Alpha is aimed at those who wish to explore Christianity in an unpressured, informal and friendly setting. The course … Continue reading

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Rector’s Christmas broadcast on Colne Radio

Revd Erwin Lammens has recorded a short Christmas Message to be broadcast on our local radio station Colne Radio, on Christmas Day at 9 am and 12 noon. You can catch it on line at https://colneradio.com/ or listen on your … Continue reading

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Crib service

We’re all set for the Crib service at 4.30 pm this afternoon and hope that many children will be there to help put the figures of the shepherds and their sheep in the Christmas stable – and the donkey, and … Continue reading

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Panoramic view of Carols on the Quay

Thanks to Lucy Crocker, who sent in this wide view of a very well attended event.

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Bishop’s move

Sharing this bitter-sweet news that was released this morning. Watch Bishop @CottrellStephen speak about his appointment as the next Archbishop of York #ABY98: https://t.co/1jthPxSgWi pic.twitter.com/jgGNV9Vple — The Church of England (@churchofengland) December 17, 2019

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