November 2017 - Kingsland Life

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Kingsland News November 2017 Dear Readers, Julie continues to recuperate following her planned surgery which took place just after she wrote the front-page article for the October Kingsland News. In a statement she says, “I am extremely thankful for all the prayer and care that I have received over the last few weeks, thankful to have come out the other side still me, thankful for the amazing things that the NHS can do, thankful to be alive and kicking and like many people thankful to have been made starkly aware of what is important in life – family and faith. It will be a while before I am fully functioning, but I am around and will no doubt bump into many of you as I journey back to full health and the doctors let me loose on you all again. Please continue to support Jean Barbour and Dave Davies, Lorna Noon and Joc Whitbread (Churchwardens and the deputies) who are shouldering the responsibility until then. Every blessing to you all, Rev Julie Read.”

Churchwarden Jean Barbour has also recently undergone surgery, and we are very thankful that this has been successful. Jean is now recovering well. Meanwhile a dedicated team continues the work and services of the Church. On October 12th the school Harvest Thanksgiving in the morning and the evening service for the Church were held. We are all grateful for the splendid Harvest Supper we enjoyed – thanks Pam, Joc, Heather and helpers!. In November there will be the Service of Remembrance at 10.50 am on Sunday 12th; after the service on Sunday 26th there will be a Turkey Lunch, and a fundraising Soup and Pudding Lunch will be held at Gable Croft on Saturday 4th. December is rapidly approaching, and, with it, the need to prepare first for Advent beginning on Sunday 3rd, and then for Christmas. Details of planned services will be in the December Kingsland News, and we look forward to seeing you at some or all of them. David Noon (Editor)

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Fitness Pilates Classes Eardisland Village Hall Every Tuesday Morning 9.45 and 11.10 am

create a Victorian atmosphere! (What happened to 'Health and Safety'?) Both recordings have now been transferred to a CD and although the recording quality is not quite up to modern standards the singing is absolutely delightful. Were you there? Did you sing? Would you like a copy of the CD in exchange for a few bob for school funds? Then phone Margaret Taylor at 01568 780243 and it will be yours!

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Voices from the Past Margaret Taylor, who taught at Kingsland School in the 1970's, and who now lives in Bircher, has recently unearthed a cassette tape on which have been recorded two performances made by the children of both Kingsland and Eardisland schools. Margaret Chappell was headteacher at Eardisland when it closed in 1979 and still lives in Monkland. Both Margarets were involved in the performances - and are still good friends! One recording, made in the summer of 1978 in the Coronation Hall, is of the Kingsland junior pupils singing 'Johnny Appleseed'. The other, sung jointly by the pupils of both Kingsland and Eardisland schools in December 1977 and recorded in Kingsland Church is 'A Christmas Journey'. This displayed a genuine ox head as the centrepiece of a banquet scene to help to

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Community Wheels Do you have a Need for Transport? Community Wheels is the provider of Community Transport across north and central Herefordshire. We provide door-todoor travel for people of all ages who do not have access to a car and are unable to use public transport due to personal mobility difficulties or its unavailability. Ring for more information on 01568 615785 We Need You! Due to the success of Community Wheels, we are currently looking for new volunteer drivers. If you are over 21, have a car and some spare time then Community Wheels would love to hear from you. A few hours a week could make a huge difference to someone without transport. Our drivers volunteer their time and receive payment for the miles they drive.

Volunteers with Community Wheels will: 1. Help others in the community 2. Learn new skills 3. Meet new people and make some great friends 4. Have fun! Please contact me for an informal chat on 01568 737940 or email [email protected] Linda Jones The Arts Society Teme Valley Indians Buffalo and Storms: The American West in 19th Century Art The story of migration to the American West, illustrated in paintings by artists who followed it. An illustrated lecture at Ludlow Assembly Rooms. Wednesday 15th November, 2017, at 2.15pm. Visitors welcome £8

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KMGT Prize Draw The quarterly prize draw held in October for Kingsland Millennium Green Trust was won by Mike Devoy who received a cheque for £45.00. Second prize (£20) was won by Mr and Mrs J Adams. Many thanks to everyone who continues to contribute

to our 100 Club, and good luck to everyone who participates! A special thanks to all the new contributors who signed up on the 16th September when the Beer and Craft Festival was held on The Green. Sally Wall (Hon Treasurer KMGT)

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Light Up Kingsland - Christmas 2017 As you may recall from last year, Kingsland Flower Show Committee acquired a number of battery operated, timer controlled outdoor festive Christmas lights. It would be nice if, once again, we could replicate what Pembridge do through their village by hanging sets of lights on trees/shrubs in front gardens in our village, especially along North Road and Longford. We hope that as many of you as possible will be willing to join in this festive activity by borrowing a set of lights from us, particularly if you are a resident of the “main drag”. The lights will be available from early December from Caroline Southgate (01568 708010) or Janet Vaughan (01568 708760) so please contact one of them to book your set of lights. It will be on a “first come – first served” basis. You are earnestly encouraged to support this event.

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There is an open meeting of the Trustees in the Coronation Hall on Saturday, 11th Nov. at 10 am. Please feel free to come along and if you would like coffee beforehand, that will be available from 9.30am. It should be noted that the maintenance of the Green is totally funded by voluntary contributions received from within the Community. No funding is received from either the Parish Council or Herefordshire Council in respect of ongoing maintenance. The Trustees are extremely grateful for the continued support for the Green from the residents of Kingsland and the surrounding area.

Andrew Parsons (Hon Sec) Tel 708592

Please join us for a: Breast Cancer Care

Coffee Morning (plus a handful of stalls) Saturday, 4th November, 2017 10am to noon

The Coronation Hall, Kingsland Donations of draw prizes and cakes will be very much appreciated. Contact Cath Mabort on 01568 708134 for more details.

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House Clearance. Barns & Outbuildings Cleared.

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Kingsland W.I. At the October meeting Carole Dowding spoke about her life in fashion. She was in various occupations including as a helicopter pilot before joining Charles of the Ritz. They later folded and she went to Christian Dior, where she was employed for fifteen years, initially behind the counter, and then she assisted at fashion shows in the capitals of the world . Mrs Dowding showed us pictures of the Dior creations, particularly his first show in 1947 when he introduced the New Look. Christian Dior perfume was also introduced on the same day. He used the colours grey, white and pink for many of his designs as these were his mother’s favourite colours. He created clothes for famous women, including Marlene Dietrich, the Duchess of Windsor, Jackie Kennedy and Eva Peron. After Christian Dior died John Galliano took over as designer but had to conform to Dior’s style. The lily of the valley is the emblem of the House of Dior and small sprigs of the flower were sewn into the hems of the dresses. The next meeting on November 8th will be the AGM followed by a demonstration on making Christmas decorations. Pat Hughes

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Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels, Kingsland Make sure you and your children don’t miss our next

Family Service Sunday, November 5th, 9.30 am. A 40 minute service led by Mrs Wendy Maddocks

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Nature Notes 11/10/17 As the leaves flutter down from the trees, their job in 2017 completed, it would seem an appropriate time to make these my last ‘Nature Notes’. It is the time when the Autumn Colours are at their best, awaiting the first frosts. Do we make enough time to observe all this? It is a while since Lady Alethea, delivering the Kingsland news, suggested I write a few lines. In those days it was common to see and hear Curlews, Lapwings, Skylarks, Yellow Hammers and to see Sandmartins in large numbers. The last few years are the first in seventy years when a Dipper has not nested by the weir or mill wheel. Why? The fish population in the river is much reduced also. Plenty of Mayfly around, but the ‘rise’ of the Trout practically unseen. There are virtually no eels either. It is a long time since during our Autumn ‘run’ we were able to catch 112 over 23 hours, those averaging 1½ lbs. The presence of Otters, Mink and Herons a factor, but they were always about. Swallow numbers have increased, but not Starlings, House Sparrows, Wrens and Song Thrushes. A nice hatch of young Mallard gradually disappeared. Do we need a hard winter with snow to rebalance nature? Who remembers 1947 when the river froze over? Badgers, Foxes and Rabbits are plentiful. The heated debate about badgers and bovine T.B. continues! Happy Christmas to all readers – lots of nice presents from nature! R.W.H.

Editor’s Note This will be the final ‘Nature Notes’ signed by RWH as I explained last month. I would like to pay tribute to the interest he has generated amongst his readers and to his

regular reliable output. Many Thanks!! I have received a contact from a volunteer brave enough to wish to follow in his footsteps, so we look forward to the first set of ‘new’ notes in December. The following is an unsolicited tribute to RWH from a reader. David Noon Praise for R.W.H. What a sterling job R.W.H. has done over the years. His Nature Notes were always the first page we looked for. So enjoyable! His inimitable style will be sorely missed and a hard act to follow. Thank you R.W.H. from Carolyn Mills

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Church Services in the Benefice for November Thursday 2nd November ( All saints and All Souls) 6.30pm Service for All Saints and All Souls Sunday 5th November (4th before Advent) 9.30 am Family Service 9.30 am Holy Communion 11.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 11.00 am Sung Eucharist (CW) th Evening Prayer (benefice) 6.00 11 pm Saturday November (Armistice Day) 10.45 am Gather for Armistice Day Service th Sunday 12 November (Remembrance) 10.45 am Service of Remembrance 10.50 am Service of Remembrance Sunday 19th November ( 2nd before Advent) 8.00 am Said Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30 am Family Service 11.00 am Family Communion (CW) 3.30 pm Holy Communion th 6.00 Benefice Evening Prayer Sunday 26pm November (Christ the King) 9.30 am Holy Communion (CW) 11.00 am Sung Eucharist (CW)

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and at 10.00 am each Thursday at Kingsland unless otherwise stated: Said Holy Eucharist BCP Services at the Methodist Churches at 11 am November: 5 Rev K Stilwell Kingsland th 12 Rev D Bulloss Kingsland th 19 Rev J. Waldegrave Kingsland th 26 L. Taylor Shobdon th

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The Parish Diary 2017 November 4th Coffee Morning (Breast Cancer Care) Coronation Hall 10.00 am to noon th 4 Soup and Pudding Lunch Gable Croft from 12.00 noon 6th RBL Social Meeting/Quiz Corners Inn 12.00 noon 10th Pre-Christmas Coffee morning for St Michael’s Hospice Luctonians 10.30 to noon 10th Fair Trade Sale Kingsland Methodist Church 10.00 am to 3.30 pm 11th KMGT Trustees Open Meeting Coronation Hall 10.00 am th 12 Remembrance Sunday Service Church 10.50 am 26th Turkey Lunch in Church after morning service Church from about 12.15 pm December 2nd Christmas Tree Festival Methodist Church rd 3 Service for Advent Sunday Church 6.30 pm 4th RBL Social Meeting/Quiz Corners Inn 12.00 noon 5th Coffee Morning in aid of Church Corners Inn 10.00 to 12.00 noon th 10 SMAAAK event Churchfitters Christmas Cracker Coronation Hall 7.30 pm 13th RBL Christmas Lunch Corners Inn 12.00 for 12.30 pm 17th Church Carol Service Church 4.00 pm 20th School Christmas Service Church 1.30 pm th 24 Crib Service Church 4.00 pm 24th Midnight Mass Church 11.30 pm 25th Christmas Family Service Church 10.30 am (Editor’s note: Events for this item need to be submitted by 15 th of preceding month with clear instructions on the entry – place, time, date & title are essential information. Where more than one month’s notice is given, items will automatically be repeated unless contrary instructions are received.)

Luctonian’s Rugby 1st XV home fixtures to the end of the year. (K.O. all 2.15 pm) 11th November 14th December

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St Michael’s Hospice. Get into the Christmas spirit with an evening of carols by candlelight. Led by the St Michael’s Hospice Community Choir, the evening will feature performances from a number of community choirs and hand bell ringers based around Herefordshire. This glittering night of music at Lyde Court near Hereford will include a selection of your favourite festive carols, performed in the beautiful surrounds of Lyde’s 17 th Century barn. Everyone attending will be offered a welcome glass of fizz. Tickets for the event, which takes place on Wednesday, 6th December, cost £8 in advance, or £10 on the door. They are available by calling Denise Bishop on 01432 852 656, or at st-michaels-hospice.org.uk. Do you want to give someone an extra special Christmas, birthday or anniversary present? Why not choose a gift that gives the chance to win £1,000 every week and helps your local Hospice? Choose from 13, 26 or 52 weeks’ membership – payment options available. £1 a week makes a real difference. Call our Lottery Team on 01432 851 000 for more details or visit our website: www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk/get-involved/lottery/ £1,000 weekly first prize plus 23 other cash prizes!

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Listings information for Herefordshire Wildlife Trust’s events in November 2017 Talk: Herefordshire Meadows – a new way of working on a landscape scale Thursday 2nd November 7.30-9.00pm A talk by farmer Tony Norman and Caroline Hanks from the Herefordshire Meadows group, for the Weobley branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. Venue: Hopelands, Weobley Village Hall, Gadbridge Road, Weobley, HR4 8RZ Cost: £2 HWT members, £3 non-members No booking required Fungi are fun Sunday 5th November 10.15am-2.30pm Join members of the Herefordshire Fungus Survey Group on a journey into the fungal kingdom! You will foray around the beautiful surroundings of Queenswood with their help and then after lunch discuss the finds and learn more about mushrooms. No previous experience or knowledge are necessary. 10.15am Tea & Coffee 10.25am Welcome and introductions 10.30am Forays set off! 12.45pm Lunch 1.45pm Presentation and discussion of the morning's finds plus Q&A. Venue: Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, Nr. Leominster, HR6 0PY. Cost: £6. Please call in at the Visitor Centre on arrival to collect a pass for free parking before meeting at the Jubilee building. Booking: Book online at www.queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org. Wildlife Watch Club: Fungus Foray Sunday 5th November 12.30pm-2.30pm Monthly nature club for young enthusiasts aged 7 to 14 years, usually meets first Sunday of every month. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PY. Cost: £2 per child. Booking: Book your place online at www.queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org/wildlifewatch or call 01432 356872 An Introduction to Orchard Management and Fruit Tree Pruning Saturday 25th November 10.30am-4pm This one day course run by Orchard Origins will teach you all you need to know about how to prune your fruit trees. . Whether you have one new tree or a mature orchard, the simple techniques you will have learnt will equip you to look after them. Venue: Bodenham Lake Nature Reserve Bodenham, HR1 3JT Cost: £60 (includes light refreshments)Booking: online at www.herefordshirewt.org or call 01432 356872 The Gruffalo’s Child Christmas Celebration Sunday 26th November 10am-3pm Come celebrate the launch of our new Gruffalo’s child activity trail, visit Father Christmas’ grotto and create Christmas crafts to take home. This is a family event. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PY. Cost: Activities individually priced ranging from £1 to £3 No booking required.

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Queenswood Arboretum Walk & Plant (Part of National Tree Week) Tuesday 28th November 9.30am-12pm, 1pm-3.30pm Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is celebrating National Tree Week with a tree planting ‘Walk & Plant’ Party. Queenswood Reserve Officer, Paul Ratcliffe, will lead a guided walk around the Arboretum before planting one or two specimen trees with your help (you are welcome to grab a spade and join in). This is a fantastic way to find out more about this popular Arboretum. Venue: Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum, Dinmore Hill, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0PY. Cost: £5 Booking: call 01432 356872 or online at www.queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org This event is being run in association with the Coronation Fund who support Queenswood Arboretum. Talk: Heritage Trees of the Welsh Borders Tuesday 28th November 7.30-9.00 pm A talk by Archie Miles for the Kington branch of the Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Venue: Kington Primary School, Mill Street, Kington, HR5 3AL Cost: (Refreshments - £5 entrance) No booking required Film: Life in a meadow Thursday 30th November 7.30-9pm Venue: Aymestrey Village Hall, A4110 Aymestrey, Herefordshire, HR6 9SX. Cost: £2 HWT members, £3 non-members. No booking required

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Kingsland Bowling Club (midSeptembermidOctober 2017) – roll up for winter! Well, when we turned up for our last Club Night on 3rd October, we thought the Sahara had come to Kingsland as autumn maintenance took place and sand strewed the green. (I did tentatively suggest that we changed to camel-racing next year, but apparently camels get the hump even more often than bowlers.) Seriously, folks – another great season, thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of all on the Committee and all elves, pixies and wizards working magic, both on the rinks and behind the scenes. The Sunset Shield, our final competition, took place on 23rd September; a very enjoyable day with a fine spread of cakes for tea, and Tess, Kevin and Fred emerging victorious - and many of us appreciated playing triples, so having that extra bowl to deliver. The hamper draw was very popular; thanks again to Carol and Sandra for overseeing this. The result saw Wally and Marge Cole deservedly winning the big one – we add our profound gratitude for all their support and encouragement over so many years, and for all Wally’s input as Trustee. Next came the KBC Presentation Dinner on 6th October – a convivial and often hilarious evening, as Competition Secretary Kevin turned from MC into Comic Relief and was unstoppable – and so was the laughter. Many thanks to Bowls Hereford Ladies President Ann Walters and to Men’s President Alex Lowe and partner Ann for gracing our event, giving us words of wisdom and giving out prizes. It was great to see so many members and guests having a good time; we congratulate the Corners Inn, Kingsland on providing such a comfortable and welcoming venue. What to do without a jack to aim at?! – fortunately for some, indoor bowls Leagues

have got going at Leominster Sports Centre – but sadly the Indoor-Outdoor Club League is not on this year, so Kingsland has no official team in play, though a number of members are bowling in individual groups – good luck to all! All is not lost, however, even if bowls are in hibernation – Splendid Social Sec Stuart has already organised events through the winter. There’s a Cheese & Wine Evening from Pat and Tess on Friday, 3rd November, (members and guests £6); then traditional Rat Racing (camels may be substituted) from Jim and Jane and friends on 17th November; there’s a Quiz Night on Friday, 1st December. Then we have two of our major pre-Christmas events KBC Annual Bingo at the Kingsland Coronation Hall on Wednesday. 6th December; and Christmas Lunch on Sunday, 10th December, from the man who’s always at the cutting edge – our very own GreenKeeper and Chef d’Equipe/de Cuisine, Malcolm Morgan (by ticket only, £10) . See you all at our Winter Games – bring your friends and your fun! If you want to know more about us, please feel free to contact me: Susanna Checketts 770546

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Mortimer Medical Practice The Latest News from the Patients Participation Group Parking at Kingsland Surgery Work is in hand to remark parking areas. Patients are asked not to park please in the two areas which will be clearly marked as owned by Mr McCarthy, who needs access to his property. Staff Changes Nurse Sandra Wallis will be leaving the Practice at Christmas. From 14th October the Practice will provide weekday cover at Leominster Community Centre in the form of Dr Richard Baxter, who is being employed by the Practice. Patients' Numbers The number of patients registered by the Practice continues to rise and in the middle of September the total figure stood at 8,421 with a net increase of 778 during the previous twelve months. Next Meeting Planned for 28th November and if you have any points you wish to be raised, please contact me on 01568-780891 or at '[email protected]'. Brian Taylor

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Luctonians Sports Club Thanks to modern technology the weekly ‘Securcom Lucsline, now on issue 377, goes all over the world, so perhaps Kingsland Residents will already be updated on club events. There are plenty of such events in a variety of activities, all overseen by a strong committee. This group meets each Friday with the paid officials to address problems and to plan future events – usually a lengthy agenda. Basically the club is strong but it is never sensible to relax. New members are welcome and the support of old ones is much valued – have you paid a sub? See you in the bar! R.W.H.

Kington Choral Societies Winter Concert Saturday 25th November, St Mary’s, Kington The KCS 2017 Winter Concert is a feast of beautiful choral music including Handel’s “Messiah” Part 1 + Hallelujah Chorus, Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” and Vaughan Williams’ “ Fantasia on Carols” performed by the KCS choir with local soloist Serena Jopson (sop), and Olivia Thornber (alto), Dominic Lee (tenor) and Richard James (bass) from the Birmingham Conservatoire, supported by a chamber orchestra with Bronwen Williams (harp) and Hilary Norris (keyboards) all under the baton of Robert Evans (“The Sixteen”). Earlybird tickets only £10 online at www.kingtonchoral.org.uk and from outlets No.25 Delicatessen (Kington), Courtyard Antiques (Presteigne), Central Stores (Eardisley), Ye Olde Steppes (Pembridge).

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Royal British Legion Branch Meetings The turnout at our Social on 20th October was down on usual numbers but nevertheless raised £87. The next meeting will be on 6th November at the new time of 12.00 noon Bingo Night The Bingo Night on 14th October raised a grand total of £1096. We wish to thank Betty Lister and her team of helpers for all their hard work in preparing for this major fund raiser. We also wish to thank all those who gave such generous donations of prizes. The event has given a much-needed boost to our funds before our contribution to the Poppy Appeal and other expenditures. Churchyard Bench The two garden benches we installed in the churchyard to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the founding of our branch have been declared unfit for further use and have been removed. A new bench is on order from Hop Pocket store and John Morris has kindly undertaken the task of installing it. Susan Ewart of Kingspan has informed me that the Company will make a gift of £300 to cover the cost of the bench. We want to thank Kingspan for this most generous donation to our fund. Gordon Browne (Chairman)

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News from the Chapel This month we start with thanks. Thank you to everyone who supported the yoga at Kingsland Chapel. OK so there were so many of you the class had to move (our building is small!) but thank you all for trying. Thank you to everyone who supported the Harvest Festival at Shobdon. A large number of tins and packets were delivered to the Foodbank and will be made good use of by those in real need. A further £50 was collected for Christian Aid.

as possible of the Christmas Trees will still be on display so this will make it a very special way to start preparing for Christmas. GREAT NEWS! We have been given a font! I have no idea why we didn’t have one before, but now we do. It is planned to dedicate the font on Christmas Eve at the morning service. Lesley Pitchford

Thank you to everyone who supported the Coffee Morning for MHA. Despite clashing with ‘flu jab sessions all over the area, it made £83. The Annual Fair Trade Sale will take place on Friday, 10th November 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. This will give you all the opportunity purchase responsibly sourced Christmas Cards and presents as well as household products. There will be tea and coffee available all day, so you can meet your friends. Advent Study Group: We will be using “Ready and Waiting” by Nick Fawcett. The study book will be available to borrow or you may wish to purchase your own. I have sold four already! So we are starting on Monday, 27th November, 11 to 12 noon for four weeks. It is not essential to attend every session and you will be welcome even if you only manage one. Coffee or tea and biscuits available at the start. Christmas Tree Festival: “Proper” details of this are given elsewhere. However as part of this celebration, on Advent Sunday, 3rd December, there will be an Advent Carol Service at Kingsland for all the community. We hope that as many

Countryside Alliance Rural Oscars Kingsland Post Office and The Angel Inn (HR6 9QS) have both been nominated for this year’s Rural Oscars in their respective categories. If you would like to support these key village businesses please go on line at: www.countryside-alliance.org/caawards and further nominate them stating the

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reasons why you value their contribution to rural life. Nominations close on Monday, 13th November, 2017. Thank you for your support!

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You may know that Weobley has been part of a project to make squares for blankets for refugees, on behalf of People in Motion. PIM is a locally based, non-profit organisation to help displaced people and, so far this summer, 30 blankets have been distributed. Now the organisation is asking for woolly hats for adults and young people. So this is a request to see if you would like to make a hat (or two!) either crocheted or knitted to help these people? Anything from balaclavas to beanies – any style, any colour and pattern, as long as it’s warm. Thank you on behalf of PIM.

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Kate Best 01544 318513

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