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Christmas Carols with St James Church Community & important message about Carol singing at the Countess of Chester 2025

· by jonathangilliatt | Dec. 16, 2025, 12:12 p.m.

We have advertised carol singing around the wards at the Countess of Chester on 17th December 2025 from 6.30pm. However, in view of the Super- flu outbreak it may be the case that this is cancelled so before you depart or make any arrangements it is VERY IMPORTANT to check in with the Chaplaincy on 01244 364543 or email coch.chaplaincy@nhs.net.

St James' Church clergy and parishioners came together at the Mercure Hotel, Christleton on Friday evening for a spot of wonderful carol singing! The carol singers' efforts appeared to be very warmly received indeed by guests at the hotel....some even saying it was better than the football!!!

St James community singing festive carols at the Mercure Hotel, Rowton, Chester

(Photo credit: St James Church website admin)

Many thanks to everyone who came along and took part!

Thankyou

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stefan · Better than the football?! Steady on there. Come on you Reds!

David Cummings B.E.M. Church Development Project NEWS

· by jonathangilliatt | Oct. 21, 2025, 9:33 a.m.

As our fund-raising thermometer for St James' "New Beginnings Church Development Project" climbs evermore skywards our excitement grows with it! We are truly amazed and so thankful to the community for their efforts.

Our latest fund raiser was a talk given by David & Beryl Cummings at Christleton Parish Hall on Saturday 11th October. The talk given by David was in memory of the late former Headmaster of Christleton High School, Mr Phil Hodges and his wife Pat. The talk was also about the history, wildlife and scenery of the Isles of Scilly. This event was very well attended indeed. The amounts raised have so far been calculated at £930. Mr Hodges was also a very keen artist and has been involved in providing artwork for a number of local publications for many years. Additionally, some of his works are still being sold. We await the final figures, and …

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jonathangilliatt · Apologies David, have updated

St James' Church Summer Garden Party on 12th July 2025 at 5pm

· by jonathangilliatt | June 17, 2025, 9:13 a.m.

At Bettie Gilliatt’s House

Time: 5pm
East Garth, 66 Tarvin Road
Littleton
CH3 7DF

£15/head
Price includes:
Buffet, a welcome drink,
& Lawn games
Contacts:
For further details please contact either Joce Platel or Bettie Gilliatt on 07730409122

All proceeds will go towards St James’ Church

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Churchyard Working Parties Schedule for 2025

· by jonathangilliatt | Dec. 5, 2024, 12:50 p.m.

Church Yard Working Parties 2025.

Jan 11

Feb 8

Mar 8

April 5

May 3

June 7

July 5

Aug 2

Sept 6

Oct 4

Nov 1

Dec 6

Do come along at around 10.30am. No prior experience required. Any queries call Mike on 07787421357. Look forward to seeing you.

* If you are in a position to be able to bring your own gardening tools and materials please do so, and as always refreshments will be on offer!

Thankyou

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Another chance to see the David Cummings talk about Gertrude & Arthur Wright - 17th November 2024, 3pm at Christleton Parish Hall

· by jonathangilliatt | Oct. 14, 2024, 10:12 a.m.

Talk by David Cummings about Gertrude & Arthur Wright 17th November 2024 Christleton Parish Hall

St James' Friends Donations
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jonathangilliatt · Please do come and enjoy an afternoon of intrigue, & wonder! You will be supporting The Friends of the Building of St James'. See you there!

Coffee Morning fundraiser for St James' Church at Glover's Loom, Great Boughton 9th July at 10.30am

· by jonathangilliatt | May 19, 2024, 1:20 p.m.

Janet & John Milton's Coffee morning 10.30am Tuesday 9th July 2024

Our annual popular Coffee Morning at Janet & John's home and garden for the benefit of St James' Church to be held on Tuesday 9th July. Starting at 10.30am. Not just coffee or tea, but wonderful cakes. Produce sale and raffle as well. All welcome.

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