News items
There are a number of events in the coming months not listed on this page, so do look in the Events page (not forgetting the Services above the events).
Earl Soham Children’s Church at St Mary’s 26th February
First Wireless Hot-spot in the Benefice
Week of Christian Unity 7th – 14th May
Earl Soham Christian Aid Collection May 14th - 20th 2006
Earl Soham - Rota for Altar & Roll of Honour Flowers & Brasses
St Mary’s Ashfield - Flower & Cleaning Rota
See also letters from the ministry team.
Cretingham Poppy Collection
Many thanks to those who collected and to all who gave so generously.
The total was broken down as follows:
The Bell |
£26.30 |
The Golf Club |
£54.16 |
The Post Office |
£29.45 |
House-to-house |
£162.05 |
Church Donation |
£25.00 |
Total |
£296.96 |
P. J. Mays
Cristingle
Thank you to all who came to Cristingle and gave so generously to the Children’s Society. The sum of a little short of £90:00 was raised
Alison Bowman
Earl Soham Children’s Church at St Mary’s 26th February
It was a very chilly morning when we all met together for Children’s Church this month. As our theme was the Transfiguration, we had a collection of baby photographs and marvelled at the changes that have taken place – and indeed are continuing to take place - within ourselves. The story of the Transfiguration was told more as a meditative piece, encouraging us all to imagine what it might have been like to have been one of the disciples accompanying Jesus to the top of the mountain. The children drew their ideas afterwards and the adults thought about listening to Jesus and really hearing what he wants to say to them, in the here and now. Their words and the children’s pictures were used within our prayer time.
Our family-centred service welcomes all: young or old, quiet or vocal, from Earl Soham and BEYOND! We look forward to seeing you on the 4th Sunday of every month at 9.30 a.m. offering a friendly face and warm fellowship.
For more details, contact Jo Reed 01728 685794
Cretingham 100 Club AGM
The Sixtieth draw took place at the Post Office on Saturday 4th March.
Congratulations to:
- Mr. George Ralli - £25
- Mrs. June Burch - £15
- Mr. Eric Brown - £10
The sixty first draw will be held at the Post Office on Saturday 1st April 2006.
Thank you to all of you who have renewed your tickets for the 100 Club and welcome and thanks to all new entrants. Good luck to you all – I hope to be delivering your “winnings” soon!
Peter Markland (685796)
First Wireless Hot-spot in the Benefice
"Eat Anglia" in Earl Soham now has a wireless hot-spot, so you can surf the web on your laptop while drinking coffee. Who says new technology doesn't reach rural Suffolk...
Ashfield Parish Council AGM
The AGM of the Ashfield Parish Council will take place on Tuesday April 11th at 7:30 p.m. at Ashfield Village Hall. All welcome.
Passover Supper
There will be a Passover Supper, 6.30pm on Thursday 13th April at Earl Soham Baptist Church. Tickets for the two course meal are £7.50 for adults, £3.00 for children, family tickets by negotiation - from Prue Gibbons, tel 01728 723599. Mr Jonathan Sullivan is officiating and is busily practising his Hebrew, and a good time will be had by all.
Earl Soham Easter Stalls
Saturday 15th April, Earl Soham Village Hall 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Plants White Elephant etc. Tea, Coffee and Biscuits, Bacon Sandwiches and Cheese Rolls will be served.
Come and support St. Mary's Church and take the opportunity of seeing THE VILLAGE PLAN - see next item.
Donations of cakes and plants to sell and offers of help will be most welcome.
Please contact Val Brumfitt 685408
Earl Soham Parish Plan
The Parish plan report will be delivered to all households at the end of March and a small exhibition will be held at the St Mary’s Easter church stalls (see previous item) in the village hall on Saturday 15th April 2006 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Members of the committee will be present to answer any questions.
Brian Dale
Flower Display at Cretingham
"New Life" Flower Display in Cretingham Church, Saturday 15th April, 10 a.m. - noon. Refreshments available.
Earl Soham Parish Council
The Annual Parish Meeting for Earl Soham will be held on Tuesday 18th April 2006 at 7.30 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Earl Soham Village Hall
The A.G.M. of the village hall will be held on Tuesday, 25th April 2006 at 7.30 pm when the Chairman will be presenting the work of the committee over the past year.
We would welcome all who wish to attend.
Daphne Dale
Earl Soham WI
Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7.30 p.m. in Earl Soham Village Hall. Besides our monthly meetings with interesting speakers on a variety of topics, other clubs and activities include Books, Bridge, Craft, Croquet, Darts, Scrabble, Sewing and Walks.
New members and guests are always welcome, so please come along, have fun and make new friends.
Our W.I. Secretary is Brenda Reason (Tel: 01473 890115), who will be delighted to hear from you.
Our April meeting is Thursday 27th entitled “The Life, Wit and World of Winston Churchill”. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Earl Soham Coffee Morning
As promised in the March magazine, another Coffee Morning has been arranged. By kind of invitation of the Clements Family, you are invited to:
Falcon House (next to John Hutton’s) on Saturday 29th April from 10:00 until 12 noon. There will be the usual stalls, Cakes, Bring and Buy, and anything else that will help us raise the money needed to pay for the new hall doors. Entrance £1 to include coffee and biscuits.
Advance notice: for week of Christian Unity 7th – 14th May
Open Prayer. Wednesday 10th May at 7.30pm., St Mary’s Church, Ashfield-cum-Thorpe.
This week is an ideal opportunity for members of different denominations and neighbouring parishes within the Benefices of Earl Soham and Charsfield, to meet ‘in the name of Christ’ and pray together for the needs of the world.
Further gatherings, times and venues may be arranged. Please look in the May magazine.
All are welcome.
Wendy Gourlay, Alex Roxburgh & Ena Lowin
Earl Soham Christian Aid Collection May 14th - 20th 2006
In recent years, I have co-ordinated the collection of Christian Aid envelopes from households in Earl Soham. Every year, our loyal collectors have been delighted with the generous amount donated. Last year £14.8 million was raised nationally to support the charity’s work in over 50 of the World’s poorest countries. This year, I would be very grateful for some additional help with the task of door-to-door collection – even if you can collect envelopes from a few close neighbours, this would help enormously.
If you think you may be able to help, I would be delighted to hear from you – please ring Jo Reed 685794.
Ashfield Ladies Group
21st Mar |
The Other Side of the Camera |
Don Wescott |
18th Apr |
How I became a Co-ordinator |
Val Mann MBE |
For further information contact Susan Hansen on 01728 685738.
Earl Soham - Rota for Altar & Roll of Honour Flowers & Brasses
March/April |
Mrs A Bloomfield |
685270 |
Mrs I Elmore |
685814 |
If you are unable to do your flowers, please contact Margaret Buckland on 685329.
St Mary’s Ashfield - Flower & Cleaning Rota
April |
Jill Robinson |
685084 |
| May |
Alison Bowman |
685489 |
If you are unable to do your month please contact another person on the list to arrange a swap.
Mrs Phyllis Burman
Thank you to all those who attended the funeral of Phyllis on 28th December and donated cash in lieu of flowers, as requested, to St. Peter’s Church. The sum of £296.00 has been passed to the Treasurer for the upkeep and preservation of the Church that Phyllis attended all her life.
P. J. Mays