Dear Friends
Season’s Greetings, Wow! Wasn’t the light party amazing? Rachael did a great job with the food - I enjoyed nibbling up the crumbs from the hotdogs.
Apart from harvest of course, I think that Christmas is my favourite time of year. The Church is always so beautifully decorated with lights and the nativity. I am especially looking forward the Christmas tree festival because, when nobody is watching, us mice like to scurry up the trunks and play tag in the trees. The trees looking so lovely - I hope you are displaying one for us to …
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Archives for 2017
Churchmouse – December
Tea and Bingo – December
We missed Marjorie as she was away, but had a “full house” (if you’ll pardon the pun) apart from that and Vivien even brought Edward with her – always nice to have a gentleman on the premises! Most people won something and since Vivien and Edwards won so much chocolate, they kindly distributed their excess to people who didn’t win. Lovely gesture.
Many thanks to Marian for stepping into Marjorie’s “duties” and picking up the Hillside folk and bringing a cake – well two actually! She was very worried about her fruitcake, but it certainly …
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The Christmas Fair
We have been busy getting everything ready for Saturday's Christmas Fair - and hope that you are able to come along & enjoy all that we have planned.
The fair starts at 4pm, with the children singing at 5pm, in the school playground - dress for warmth & Christmas cheer!
There will be plenty of stalls for all the family in the hall, Ash class and in the Willow shelter - so be sure to visit them all. Delicious refreshments to feed the family will be available in the Parish hall.
As well as the generous donations received for the raffle …
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Payhembury Bowls – New Members Needed
Would you like to have about two hours gentle exercise in good company and with a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit included? We are looking for new members.
We play bowls on Wednesday nights in the Parish Hall from 7:30 to 10 pm and would make you most welcome.
Come along and give it a try!
The initial try is free and after that it costs £2 for the evening.
Look forward to seeing you. Louise Granger …
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December Message from Rev Steve Weston
Do you ever get any odd, unwanted or inappropriate Christmas presents ? They often come from relatives who don’t know you very well. My wife’s godmother, whose funeral took place recently, was very diligent in making contact every Christmas and birthday with a present by post to her goddaughter, but what was unwrapped was a bit of a lottery, and often wildly inappropriate. Once I remember being given liqueur chocolates, (not my favourite, and anyway I was only 13 at the time).
The very best Christmas presents in my experience come from those …
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Parish Paper – December 2017
To read or save this issue please click 2017 12 Parish Paper. …
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Yellingham in October
Yes, my search for a handsome, well bred Black Welsh Mountain ram has been successful. After many phone calls and endless hours on the internet, I managed to find a flock that I liked the look of. The plus side was that it was in the West Country so no long journeys to Wales where some of the best flocks exist – of course. In fact, one of the best rams I saw was in north Wales but the cost of diesel was going to be more than the price of the ram, so that idea got kicked into touch straight away.
We gathered in the two flocks, and went through …
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Thank You All!
Thanks for the Harvest Lunch
We all had a delicious lunch following the harvest service on 1st October. May we thank Miles East and team for catering and all those who donated puddings. Also thanks to the heroes who are always there before and after to shift tables and chairs - we could not do this without you.
Christine Thair, on behalf of the P.C.C
Alan Jones was still in hospital as our deadline approached for getting the magazine to print, so there’s no Nature Notes this issue. Margaret has asked us to pass on their thanks to …
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Volunteer with the Blackdown Hills Trust
The Blackdown Hills Trust is looking for local volunteers to help in the Neroche Forest area. These sites are managed by the Blackdown Hills Trust on behalf of the Forestry Commission: they are a magnet for rare butterflies and an array of plants, insects, birds and mammals. The areas are grazed by English Longhorn cattle in the summer months.
The role will involve walking the stock fence twice a year during the spring and autumn, in the grazing compartments, to check for any rotten posts or damage to the wire, and reporting back to the Trust. …
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Marie Curie Helpers
Marie Curie Helper volunteers offer people a friendly ear and the opportunity to talk through any worries. Volunteers also help by providing practical support and information about local services, and by enabling carers and family members to take a short break.
The charity is also looking for volunteer assessors, which entails visiting terminally ill people and/or their carers to identify their needs and determine if the Marie Curie Helper service would be appropriate for them.
Jessica, a Devon Helper, said: “When I was matched with my …
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