Café ConnecTions
Café ConnecTions is a new type of service 'café style' in the Church Centre. It
happens on the first Sunday of the month at 10.15am running at the same time as the communion service in Church.
As you can see from the picture it's all very informal starting with bacon butties and drinks.
Nothing is compulsory! We hear the Bible, pray, you can sing if you want to or be sung
to, read newspapers, or join in the table top activities. It's lively,
interactive and there's something for everyone. Do come and join us or if you
want to know more, contact Wendy 840953.
Charlecote Park
A small invasion of large mice
can be seen in Charlecote Park and children can follow them in the sculpture
trail around the grounds throughout the winter. If you have never seen a mouse
skating, just go and look at the work of local artist Stephen Charlton.
The ground floor of the house
will be open from 12 noon till 4pm at weekends until 19th December
and will be decorated for Christmas. On Saturdays the Bedworth Wind Band will
entertain, while on Sundays there will be festive readings and music.
The grounds will be open every
day apart from 24/25th December from 10am to 4pm, with the
restaurant serving light meals, or a full menu on weekends when the house itself is open.
Don't forget all the Christmas
goodies, from cards to puddings and presents, on sale in the shop, which opens
on the same days as the house.
Father Christmas will be in
his grotto, as usual, so why not phone and book a visit?
For further details of opening, events, etc, please contact Charlecote Park on 01789 470277 or visit:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-charlecotepark .
|
‘Saint Nicolas’
On Saturday 11 December 2010 at 7.30pm the Orchestra of the Swan is
returning to Shipston to join Stour Singers in St Edmund's Church in a
delightful programme of Christmas Music for All conducted by Richard
Emms. Benjamin Britten's Saint Nicolas is the main work - it dates from
1948 & is one of several pieces he wrote to involve the
community. The audience part is not difficult but very
exciting so do come along and join in. The part of Nicolas is taken
by Richard Dowling, a young tenor who broadcasts
frequently as soloist with the BBC Singers.
Tickets £12.50 (accompanied children free) from choir members, R. Clarke, 27 High St
Shipston and at the door.
’Elf & Safety look at
We Three Kings
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
Whilst the gift of gold is
still considered acceptable - as it may be redeemed at a later date through
such organisations as 'cash for gold' etc, gifts of frankincense and myrrh are
not appropriate due to the potential risk of oils and fragrances causing
allergic reactions. A suggested gift alternative would be to make a donation to
a worthy cause in the recipient's name or perhaps give a gift voucher.
We would not advise that the
traversing kings rely on navigation by stars in order to reach their destinations
and suggest the use of RAC Routefinder or satellite navigation, which will
provide the quickest route and advice regarding fuel consumption. Please note
as per the guidelines from the RSPCA for Mr Donkey, the camels carrying the
three kings of Orient will require regular food and rest breaks. Facemasks for
the three kings are also advisable due to the likelihood of dust from the camels' hooves.
|
|
Wellesbourne Choral Society
Night of Miracles
Christmas is coming and the
Wellesbourne Choral Society would like to help you get into the spirit of the
festive season by inviting everyone to come to their Christmas concert. The
choir will be singing seasonal songs and carols as well as a modern Christmas
cantata called “Night of Miracles” in St. Peter's Church, Wellesbourne on
Friday 10 December at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £7 and will be
available at the door. Refreshments are included in the price. Accompanied
school age children are free.
Come and enjoy some festive music. We look forward to seeing you there.
Tailpiece
A lady went to her vicar one day and said, “Vicar, I have a problem. I have two
female parrots, but they only know how to say one thing.”
“What do they say?” the priest inquired.
“They say, ‘Hi, we're hookers! Do you want to have some fun?’”
“Oh that's terrible, it's obscene!” the Vicar exclaimed, then he thought
for a moment. “You know,” he said, “I may have a solution to
your problem. I have two male talking parrots, which I have taught to pray and
read the Bible. Bring your two parrots over to my house and we'll put them in
the cage with Francis and Peter.
My parrots can teach your parrots to pray and worship, and your parrots are
sure to stop saying that awful phrase in no time.”
“Thank you,” the woman responded, “this may very well be the
solution”, and the next day she brought her female parrots to the priest's house.
As he ushered her in, she saw that his two male parrots were inside their cage
holding rosary beads and praying.
Impressed, she walked over and placed her parrots in with them. After a few
minutes, the female parrots cried out in unison:
“Hi, we're hookers! Do you want to have some fun?”
There was stunned silence.
Shocked, one male parrot looked over at the other male parrot and exclaimed
“Put the beads away, Frank. Our prayers have been answered!”
|