Hemyock

Many will have read the latest issue of the Parish Pump where there is an appeal for Christmas Shoeboxes for adults and children in Moldova in Eastern Europe. who otherwise are unlikely to receive any gifts at the festive season. If you would like to contribute to this annual appeal and have any queries please contact me on jbawler1947@hotmail.co.uk .

Thank you to the many folk who have donated bedding towards Christian Response to Eastern Europe - there has been an amazing response. If you have bedding - or good quality secondhand clothes -you would like to donate please phone 07773579809 so that we can arrange collection or advise of the drop off point.

All donations need to be received by Sunday 18th November.

Many thanks, Janice

Everyone is welcome to come along to the Healthy Living Centre on Wednesday afternoon for the Preview Showing of the new DVD Hemyock Then and Now.   Preview Screenings will be at 2.30pm and 4.30pm.  Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

It was with sadness that past and present members of Hemyock Singers heard of the death of Joan Lawrence, Vice President of the group. Joan had been involved with Hemyock Singers for many years mainly as its rehearsal pianist but also singing in a number of choral concerts. In past years Joan had also been involved with many of the stage shows produced by the group and had given hundreds of hours to individual soloists  private rehearsals.

Her service at St Mary's Church, where for many years she had been organist, was attended by Rev Tony Grosse, President, Hemyock Singers; Janice Bawler, Chairman; Rev Ron White, Musical Director, who gave the Eulogy, with past and present members leading the singing. 

HEMYOCK EMERGENCY PLAN (HEP) 

Do you think you could help if we ever had to activate the village emergency plan? 

Mr Tim Barton is reviewing the Emergency Plan on behalf of the parish council.  Much of the review has been completed and Mr Barton hopes to issue a draft plan to the parish council very soon.

Monday night is rehearsal night for Hemyock Singers - why not come along and join (no auditions) and see what fantastic, fun music is being prepared for the Christmas concert on Friday 7th December,

Venue - Baptist Chapel : time - 7.30pm.

A coffee morning to purchase tickets for the concert will be held at the Forbes Lounge on Saturday 24th November.

New to the area? never attended a concert here before?  - a word of advice ....... tickets sell like hot cakes! 

This fund can assist students in higher and further education with purchases of books and equipment, including computer requisites.

Everyone is welcome to the Harvest Festival service to be held at the Parish Church of St Mary's on Friday 28th September at 7p.m.  A supper will be held afterwards - there is a list of suggested food  folk may like to bring at the back of the church - followed by entertainment.

On Sunday 30th the festival will continue with a Joint Mission Community Service of Holy Communion at 10.30a.m.

A special service of Morning Prayer will take place this Sunday,9th September, at St Mary's when an augmented choir will sing Choral Matins to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer.

The service will begin at 11.15am and be conducted by the Rev David Burton  A warm welcome is extended to all.

During the afternoon, to continue Heritage Sunday celebrations, there will be an exhibition of needlecraft at the church, as usual delicious refreshments will be avaliable and Hemyock Castle which is alongside the church will also be open.

If you have any type of needlecraft you would be willing to donate to the display please contact 01823 680436