'CHRISTMAS TIME CONCERT'

ST MARY'S PRESENTS:

'CHRISTMAS TIME CONCERT'.

A concert for all the family on
Saturday 14th December, 7.30pm.

Featuring:
Voice, piano and organ solos, choir items, hand bells and seasonal poetry by the W.I

 

Tickets cost: £7.00 per person & £15.00 for a family of 4.

Contact:
Chris Ebbern 0115 9722131,
Steven Barrow 01509 856202 or
Pat Brown 01509 820094 to buy your ticket.

St Mary's Churchyard Garden of Remembrance.

St Mary's Church is applying to the church authorities for a Faculty (equivalent to planning permission) to replace the grass in the Garden of Remembrance with chippings. This work is to ease maintenance of the area.

 

The work will involve laying a weed membrane directly below the memorial stones after skimming off the turf.

There will be no disturbance to the interred ashes.

 

 

Maintenance of the churchyard is the responsibility of the Parish Council, enhanced by the hard work of a small team of volunteers who give up some of their time to maintain it in its current state.

 

Notices are being displayed in the Garden, indicating to whom any representations should be made, together with a closing date for comments.

Please note that the picture is of the churchyard, NOT the Garden of Remembrance.

 

If you wish to have further information, please contact Conrad Oatey: Tel 852549 or email the church on stmarys@eastleake.net .

It's all happening!

The concert last Saturday by the Brian Humpherson Jazz Quintet was a fantastic evening, demonstrating the amazing musical skills of the members.  Again, the church was full and everyone enjoyed the evening.







We're getting closer to Rev'd Tim's Licensing (Wed. at 7.30pm) and expect the church to be packed.  So if you're planning to come, make sure you come early to get a seat as there are lots of specially invited guests. The congregation is looking forward to welcoming Tim and working with him.

Don't forget, that on Friday is our annual Charity Christmas Card Fair and Coffee Morning from 10.00am-12.00noon held in the church.

November's almost here - get your diary ready!

St Mary's has lots of exciting things going on this month.  We'd love to see you at any or all of them.

 Saturday 2nd November, 7.30pm The Brian Humpherson Jazz Quintet Concert.
This popular quintet is back again to entertain us. Tickets are still available from Steven on 856202 or Pat on 820094 at £8. Children under 16 are free.  Refreshments are available in the interval.






Sunday 3rd November at 9.30am we celebrate the service for All Saints Day.

This will be followed in the afternoon by Messy Church at 4.00pm. 

Wednesday 6th November at 7.30pm the Licensing of our new Priest-in-Charge Rev'd Tim Parker will take place, led by the Bishop of Sherwood and the Archdeacon of Nottingham.

Friday 8th November at 10.00-12.00noon. The Annual Charity Christmas Card Fair and Coffee Morning is being held at St Mary's. Representative from well known charities will be selling cards, Advent Calendars and small Christmas gifts









Sunday 10th November. Remembrance Day Parade. This will be followed by a short service at the War Memorial at 10.55am









Monday 11th November 2.15-3.45pm. Understanding Alzheimer's Disease.

This is an Open Meeting to the whole Community who is interested in learning more about Alzheimer's Disease. The Speaker is Julia Jefferson from the Alzheimer's Society

There is no charge and refreshments will be provided.

Open Meeting for everyone - Understanding Alzheimer's Disease.

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
Monday, Nov 11th, 2.15pm-3.45pm in St Mary's Church.

An Open Meeting for everyone who would like to learn about Alzheimer's Disease.

Speaker: Julia Jefferson from the Alzheimer's Association.
 

 There will be no charge and refreshments will be provided.

The meeting is sponsored by St Mary's Church Mothers' Union.

Tell everyone you know to come and hear this speaker on such an important topic which could be relevant to us all.

Nice surprises!

Well, I never!  This young heron was seen in the brook today, wading through the water looking for food.  You never know what you'll see when you're out and about in East Leake!

If you haven't already seen the posters around East Leake, St Mary's Church is welcoming back The Brian Humpherson Jazz Quintet on November 2nd for a concert at 7.30pm.  Tickets are £8 (£7.50 if you purchase them before October 25th) from either Steven Barrow 856202 or Pat Brown 820094.

Are you ready for October?

There's lots going on at St Mary's, not least preparations for the arrival of our new Priest in Charge, Rev Tim Parker. 
The Rectory is undergoing a makeover somewhat and there have been volunteers working hard in the garden already.
If you'd like to help us out, please contact the Churchwarden, Conrad Oatey.

Quiet Interlude - Tuesday 8th October at 12.00-1.00pm.

The Quiet Interlude will feature an hour of mediation, prayer, music  and reflection as we join together  in a “Prayer Walk”  around the Church,  everyone is welcome to come and enjoy “YOU TIME “,  whether it is for 5 minutes  the whole hour,  OR what- ever time you can give,  come and find out what God is saying to you, he’ll be there, will you?

John O’Nions

 

Check out our forthcoming events on the right and get your diary ready.