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Many thanks to all who came to enjoy the summer garden party at Betties. As usual there were delicious dishes on offer which had been lovingly prepared! 

The amount raised was an astonishing £872.70. This will go towards church funds.

Once again many thanks

St James' Church

Bettie's Annual Garden Party is on Saturday 4th July this year, starting at 3.30pm, and is held in Bettie's wonderful garden in Littleton. Under cover if wet. A fundraiser for St James' Church. To book a place please contact Bettie or one of the PCC team for tickets. £15 each. Includes food and a complimentary drink. Further drinks available for a cash donation, or you can bring your own drinks. Don't forget some cash for the raffle. It's a great time to enjoy the company of other people and even play some games on the lawn.

The Annual Christleton Fête this year is Sat 27th June '26. (Photo from a previous year!)

St James' Church will be there as usual, and running the ever popular bottle tombola. Please support us by donating bottles for the tombola in advance (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Bring bottles to St James' Church where there is a box for them. The box is regularly emptied. All donations appreciated. The church is open daily 9am-5pm.

At the Fête people will be there to update you on the Church Development project and answer any questions that you have.

Please come on the day to say 'Hello' and to find out more about our church and what we do and believe. We'd love to see you.

Talk on Sat 2nd May '26 by David Cummings 'Cheshire Through the Seasons'. In the Parish Hall 7pm. Tickets £10 from David (01244 332410). All proceeds to Christian Aid. Refreshments provided. Good fun, fellowship and fundraiser.

All welcome to any, or all, of these talks. Just come along - no charge.

Charity quiz on Thursday 5th February for the Church Development Fund. Book in at the Ring O'Bells. Starts at 7.30pm. Pay £5pp in cash on the night. Also a raffle/auction with good prizes. All welcome.

The popular Christmas Wreath Making Workshop is arranged for Sat 29th November. Tickets now available at £45 each - which includes everything you need plus refreshments and a soup & sandwiches lunch and a glass of wine or a soft drink. Tuition from Eleanor Griffiths (NAFAS). An enjoyable and productive time is assured.

The Kelsborrow Choir returns to St James' Church to give us a concert of popular music from stage and screen.

Fri 24th Oct 2025 at 7.30pm in church. Admission £10. See posters/flyers for ticket details, or pay on the door. Refreshments and raffle. A delightful evening with proceeds to the Church Development Fund.

It's necessary to change the date of the September lunch. Now 22 Sept. Apologies for any inconvenience, but it has been caused by staff availability difficulties. Everyone in the kitchen must be trained in food handling & hygiene requirements and be able to cater for large numbers. Not everyone can do that.

The August lunch and those from October onwards are unaffected - only September has changed.

We hope you can come and enjoy good food & fellowship. You don't have to book a place (except for the Christmas lunch) so just come - we'll be pleased to welcome you. For a vegetarian option or special dietary needs then just talk to us in advance, or on the day before the meal is served. Thank you.

We welcome any voluntary cash donations towards costs. Often, there's a contactless card machine as well.

Brian Inall (07973 134795)

Belts & Braces is an informal group for men. It's been going for a while, but it has changed its venue. It is now at the Cheshire Cat. Every alternate Tuesday at 10.30am until about noon. Chat and drink coffee or tea. No cost except for drinks you may buy. We meet in the bar area (or outside in good weather). See latest poster for dates this year. All men welcome. More details from Brian Inall - 01244 336500.