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Our Christmas Services at St James' Church. Everyone is 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.

All welcome to our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party. From 3.30 to 5pm in the Parish Hall. Kids and adults alike can have fun and eat pancakes. No charge but we would welcome donations towards costs.

Come and enjoy breakfast and fellowship on Sunday 23rd Feb 2025. 9 to 10.30am. Whether you are coming to the 8am or 10.30am services, or neither, you are most welcome. There is a sign-up list in church to help those catering, so please add your name to that list if you are planning to come. Donations welcome towards costs.

In the past we have run a Parish Breakfast on a Sunday morning in the hall, but it hasn't happened recently - UNTIL NOW!

There will be a 'Parish Fellowship Breakfast' in the Parish Hall on Sunday 15th Sept from 9 to 10.30am. All welcome. No charge but donations welcome that will go to church funds. Further details from Joce Platel.

Bettie's annual BBQ in her wonderful garden. Under cover if wet. If you wish to come please buy a ticket, and get directions if you're not sure where her house is.

Tim & Suzanne are holding a family barbecue on Sat 12th August starting at 12 noon. All are invited to come and help raise funds for our Bangladesh 'Left Behind Communities' project. They need to know numbers for catering purposes, so please email or text to confirm and to get more details. See flyer here.