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QUIZ NIGHT - 8th Nov '25
· by brianinall | Oct. 16, 2025, 11:35 a.m.
QUIZ NIGHT - In the Parish Hall 7.30pm on Sat 8th November. Refreshments, games, raffle. Tickets available in advance from 07866 867255. Book in as a team of 8, or just come and we'll put you in a team. Bring cash for extra drinks, raffle, etc.
Wreath making 29th November
· by brianinall | Sept. 30, 2025, 8:12 p.m.
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.
Breakfast 23 Feb '25
· by brianinall | Feb. 4, 2025, 12:19 p.m.
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.
Annual Meetings
· by brianinall | April 16, 2023, 3:03 p.m.St James' Church has its annual meetings on Sunday 23rd April in the Parish Hall starting about 12 noon. Refreshments available. There are two meetings back-to-back. The short Meeting of the Parishioners when Churchwardens are elected, and the main Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) when everything else is discussed/presented, including the election of PCC members. All church members are invited to come and support their church. If you wish to go onto the Electoral Roll or to put yourself forward as a candidate for Churchwarden, PCC or Deanery Synod then please complete an applicatiion form (available from church, or please ask us), read the conditions on it and hand it in. A 24 page annual report is available to pick up as well.
Thank you.
(Brian Inall - PCC)
Parish Hall Heating Upgrade fund raising event: Wreath making
· by jonathangilliatt | Nov. 28, 2022, 2:48 p.m.Article by Liz McClure
What a happy well fed and artistic day we spent in the parish hall on Saturday. Many thanks to the fundraising team.
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