St Michaels Anglican Church

Benefice Website: www.cotswoldedgeparishes.org.uk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cotswoldedgeparishes.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cotswold_edge.

Our mission is: to show God’s love for His people, and nurture His people’s love for God

News from Eastington Church

Pastoral concerns: Angela Reeder (01453 827446)

Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals: Alec Jeakins (01452 883403)

Churchwardens: Mike Naylor (01453 828682) & Jill Simmons (01453 825303)

Church Services in October and November 2015

Eastington Bell Ringing Tower Tour

On Saturday 22nd August, the Eastington Bell Ringers went on a tower tour along the River Severn, visiting and ringing the bells at the Churches of Maisemore, Hartpury, Ashleworth, Tirley and Deerhurst, plus an excellent lunch at The Royal Exchange in Hartpury.

Thank you to Robin Screen for organising the Outing, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the 11 ringers.

Eastington Bell Ringers practice on Monday evenings from 7.30pm until 9pm, and ring on the 1st, 2nd and 4th Sundays on the morning from 10am for the 10.45am service. For more information, please contact Pam May on 01453 823250.

On Saturday 12th September, Eastington Church opened its doors and tower to the public, giving people the chance to visit parts of the church and tower not normally open to the public. Over 50 people went up the tower, and almost £100 was raised for the Friends of Eastington Church and Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust.

Open Church and Tower Tours

Eastington Church Choir are looking for anyone who would like to sing and be part of the choir for a number of upcoming special services at Eastington Church, including:

Remembrance Sunday (Sunday 8th November at 10.45am);
All Souls (Sunday 15th November at 6pm);
Carol Service (Sunday 20th December at 4pm); and
Midnight Mass (Christmas Eve at 11.30pm).

The choir would be delighted to hear from anyone who would like to sing. Please contact Shirley at sj.baker@talktalk.net or Chris at chris.amys@hotmail.com or on 01453 821656.

Is there anyone who enjoys knitting and could spare a little time to help by knitting small mini Christmas puddings, Robins, Santa hats, snowmen and penguins which we then fill with a small Lindt or Ferrero Rocher chocolate and sell at various events to raise money for Longfields (formerly Cotswold Care Hospice). Patterns to be provided and wool if needed.

Please contact Jacky Naylor from Severnside Longfields Supporters Group

on 01453 828682/07821 819401

Come along and enjoy a cello and piano concert with Benjamin Dry and Geoffrey Poole on Saturday 17th October at Eastington Church, starting at 7.30pm.

Concert programme to include

Sonata in A Major by Beethoven

Fantasy Pieces by Schumann and

Arpeggione Sonata by Schubert.

Free admission with retiring collection.

Refreshments available during the interval.

For more information, please contact

Robin Harris on 01453 823433 or at robin@harrisnestings.fsnet.co.uk.

Cello and Piano Concert – Saturday 17th October 2015 7:30pm

French Evening at Cleeve Cottage – Saturday 31st October 7:30 pm

Would you, your family, group or organisation like to be part of our Christmas Tree Festival?

We have already received strong interest from the community and beyond, but would like to hear from you ASAP if you would like to take part. Trees may be real or artificial, with or without lights (no candles please) and any size up to 2 metres.

There will be a Preview Evening on Friday 27th November. The Exhibition will be open on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th

November, and will conclude on Sunday night at 4pm with a Christmas Carol Sing]Along.

For more information or to state your interest, please contact Jacky Naylor

on 01453 828682/07821 819401

or email at

jacky@mikenaylorsurveyors.co.uk.

Tickets £10 per person

(includes French supper

and glass of wine).

Wine tasting,

French Quiz and Raffle.

Proceeds to Eastington Church.