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March 5th 2016 Spring Concert<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

With thanks to Sheila Beswick for the practical arrangements, and to Keith Cilvert for getting together the artists, this was a lovely, varied concert, with an audience so big, it was a struggle to find enough chairs to seat them all! There was folk, blues, country and western, classical, rock\u2014and humour\u2014raising \u00a3525 for the work of All Saints in the process. Sincere thanks to those who performed , worked to make it happen and to those who paid to watch.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Take look at the <\/span>pictures<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong>…<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

May 21st 2016 Murder Mystery<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>A sell out crowd piled in to see some local heroes don forties garb and present \u2018Henpecked\u2019, a whodunnit written by the multi talented Rev\u2019d Ruth. We all had our favourite villain – and there were several to choose from – but in the end it was the last person we expected! Our gentle, lovely Pat effected a \u2018death by chocolate! We believe the team are all up for another go next year. In the meantime, here\u2019s the <\/span>photos<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/strong> Over \u00a3500 was raised for All Saints Church, with grateful thanks to Sheila Beswick for organising it all.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span>June 11th 2016 Village Street Party for the Queen\u2019s 90th Birthday<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>The weather forecast kept changing all week – would we escape the rain? Would all the team\u2019s efforts to set up a street party atmosphere on the Village Hall car park be in vain? Of course not! Seating was set up inside as well. There was some early rain just before the start and so the gathering and fancy dress parade took place in the hall but then the sun came out, the BBQs were fired up and everyone decamped to sit, eat and drink, chat, and sing in the sunshine. Keith and Bill\u2019s music equipment was still inside, but a couple of extra jack plugs, sound was ferried outside as well. What a wonderful atmosphere! In the foyer, loads of children fought for places at the craft table, while an old fashioned sing along was going on outside. Rev\u2019d Ruth said prayers of blessing for Her Majesty, we sang Happy Birthday, and then God Save the Queen, following by the cutting of the wonderful Celebration Cake made by Casper Smith. Only as we packed away the tables did the rain come – and boy did it rain! A huge thank you to everyone who took part, whether planning or organising, baking or creating, serving tea and coffee, playing music or being practical, or gracing the event with their presence and making it all so much fun. Loads of photos – click <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The church looked great for the special service next day, too. Photos<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

July 17th 2016 \u2018Pimm\u2019s in the Garden\u2019<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

What a glorious day to have Afternoon tea! Perfect weather, a gorgeous garden to relax in (thank you, Will and Frances), copious cakes, scones and savouries and Pimm\u2019s of course! Then there were garden games if you had the energy. All in all, a very successful afternoon, raising about \u00a3440 for the work of All Saints Church. Pictures <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

July 31st Visit from Chaplain in the Workplace<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Benefice service at All Saints was made special by the visit of Joel Foyster, \u2018Chaplain in the Workplace\u2019. All Saints has supported the Chaplaincy for many years. Joel shared some of his experiences as a Chaplain and explained his motivation for trying to help people with their problems, find a way forward and hopefully find faith. Should we not be sharing the love of Jesus in word and deed? We will all have yo give an account of how we spent our lives… Couple of <\/span>Photos<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

September 23\/25 Harvest Supper and church decorations<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A packed hall for the 2016 Harvest Supper, coincidentally in the same week Cora Munford died (19th September). A few more <\/span>photos<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> than last year, but not many! Harvest Service was the following Sunday, surrounded by some lovely decorations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span>October 1st Autumn Concert<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The best yet, someone said. And it certainly had its moments! Bill\u2019s harp playing was amazing; he managed to play folk, worship, blues and rock all in one concert. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We had two tributes to Victoria Wood; Trevor (aka Barry to Lyn\u2019s Freda) will never be seen in the same light again. And there were the usual moments of wild audience participation (and mic snatching!) at the end. Well, check out the <\/span><\/span>Photos<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span>October 16th Newcomers Afternoon tea<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Every two years, All Saints Church welcomes to the village those people who have recently moved in, by way of afternoon cream tea. It is a welcome on behalf of the whole village, so leaders of the various organisations are there to pass on invitations to join in. Amidst much chatting, contacts were made and new friendships struck. And the cakes were excellent! Couple of <\/span>photos<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

October 23rd Memorial service for Cora Munford<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Cora died on 19th September; she did not want a funeral but \u00a0a memorial service gave people a chance to remember and appreciate what she had done with her life. It was followed by wonderful refreshments in the Village Hall, put on by the ladies of the Tuesday Club. The floral <\/span>decorations<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> were particularly fine. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

November 23rd All Saints Christmas Coffee Morning<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This year, the Starr family invited us to use Drinkstone Hall for this much anticipated annual event. The view from their lovely home was stunning, making it a wonderful space to display all the goodies. More people thanever came along for a really sociable morning. We have a few <\/span>photos<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2016 December 3rd Walk about Nativity<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It was such a success last year, they had to do it again, with the Holy family trying to find a room at every shop in Woolpit so it seemed. Even the Swan Inn had no room for them! Thankfully, they ended up in the warm church in an artfully crafted stable. This year, the Relf family form Drinkstone played the parts of Joseph, Mary and Jesus – \u2018Jesus\u2019 being a mere three weeks old and baby Franklin slept through it all. Big brother Archie was there through it all disguised as a sheep… Well, see the <\/span>photos.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

December 16th Wine and Carols<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This bi annual event is a sociable evening, this time courtesy of the Kemp family. The evening started off with much mingling of friends old and new, along with wine and canap\u00e9s. The evening was rounded off with some rousing carol singing, wonderfully accompanied by Calvin Goymer on the keyboard. A very festive evening (look <\/span>here<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>), but one that reminded everyone what Christmas was really about.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2016 December 18th Carol Service<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Photos<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Some wonderful <\/span>displays<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> provided a lovely backdrop to the Christmas Day service. As ever, we were invited to bring a gift to show. Not sure if Bryn can top his Segway gift next year! But the Woodward family\u2019s gift of a completely unexpected visit by their son (living in California) was the perfect visual aid to Ruth\u2019s talk explaining that the best way God could show his love was to come in person at Christmas – as Carl did.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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