Some Information for this period:

On Sunday June 6 – Bishop Paul visited several of the East Trent group of churches & inaugurated David as 'Priest in Charge' of the eleven churches. 



This was a very special and important occasion. Lots of people made the effort to be there (on a showery day) to be a part of it – it may never happen again!  
The plan was as follows

Bishop Paul’s visit to the East Trent Churches Sunday June 6  
The programme for the day was displayed on Church Notice Boards and there were leaflets in church.   
If you needed transport to any of the events on the day contacts were Anne Ackroyd – 01636 892547 or Gill Priestley 01636 892020  
Maps were provided if you wished to locate all our churches.  
We do hope you joined us during this special day. You were indeed welcome.

AND
At the Showground the retiring collection amounted to £160 and was shared between Beaumond House Hospice and Rainbows Hospice for children.

Thank you.  

Looking back to the memorable Bishop’s Visit on June 6. We would like to have a photographic record of the day.  If you took any photos or you know someone else who did, we would be really pleased to have copies of them. They can be left at the Rectory with your name and please indicate if they are copies or originals from which we can take copies. Thank you.

 

NOTICES   

Please note that from now until the clocks change again in the autumn
the Sunday evening services will begin at ‘summer time’ of 6.00pm

Just a gentle reminder that in each of our churches there is a small red book labelled Prayer Requests. This is for you to write in a name, place or situation that you would wish to have included in the prayers at the service on that day. The entries may be anonymous and we hope you will use this book so that your prayers can be offered.
We also have a Prayer Chain – this is a small group of members who have  promised to pray for others at their request. The contact for messages is Eirlys Cholerton tel 892958. If you wish to join this praying group or find out more about it, please speak to the Rector or Marion Collins

If you know of anyone who is unwell and would appreciate a visit or unable to attend church and would like to receive Communion at home, please leave a message at the Rectory. 
David Milner or one of our pastoral team will be very pleased to visit; but they need to receive the message!
Please contact the Rectory and arrangements can be made.  

The work has begun for the installation of the toilet at All Saints in Collingham. Sunday Services will not be affected but Holy Communion on Tuesday mornings at St John the Baptist whilst the work is in progress.

Please pray for  

Ø  All our service men & women especially those serving in Afghanistan.

Ø  All those going on holidays. Safe travel and a good time.

Ø  Children on holiday from school. May they be kept safe.

Ø  Those who are unwell:  Derek Croucher,  Richard Hooton, Sheila Muggleston, Mary Perry, Ernest Robinson, William Swan-Denis, Phil Watts, John Widdows, Sophy Wynne

Ø  R I P    Isabel Bradwell

Ø  Years mind:  Mollie Alan, Evelyn Radford, David Collins, Edna Edlin, Mary Flintham

The month of August will be quieter as there are fewer church meetings and activities. We will be preparing to begin September with Beating the Bounds. All the details are on the monthly church newsletter.

Services next weekend

Saturday  July 31

6.00pm                        Holy Communion                           St John the Baptist

Sunday   Aug 1

9.00am                        Holy Communion                           Holme       

10.15am          Noisy  Worship                               All Saints, Collingham

6.00pm                        Evensong                                        Girton

Childrens Society – thank you to all the Collingham box holders who over the past year have given £246.68. 

Thank you to Hazel Wilson who arranges the collection of the money and if anyone would like to have a box in their home, Hazel will be very pleased to give you one. 

There are thank you notices from the Children’s Society in each of the Collingham Church porches.

Vestry Hour is held on the first Monday of the month from 7-9pm at the Rectory
and the second Saturday of the month from 10am to noon at South Scarle. 
These are the occasions to book weddings and baptisms

NOTE:    Vestry Hour, which is the occasion to book weddings and baptisms, is held on the first Monday of the month from 7-9pm at the Rectory and the second Saturday of the month from 10am to noon at South Scarle. 

There will not be a Vestry Hour in August. 
    

Monday at 7.30pm there will be a ‘Quiet Time’ at St John the Baptist. David will be there for an hour for prayer and reflection. 
Please be welcome to join him for some or all of that time. 

Quiet Time will take place on the second Monday evening each month.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Saturday 17 July  Girton’s ‘Shindig’ includes a hog roast and live entertainment.



The fun will begin at 5.00pm. 


Tickets cost £7.50 and are available from Heather Farquhar on 01522 778667

Saturday 17 July  – Winthorpe Festival – from 1.00pm in the Community Centre. 
Many varied attractions and evening entertainment. 
Details on posters. 
Proceeds to be shared between the church and RNLI  

Sunday 18 July at 6.00pm – Songs of Praise –  All Saints, Winthorpe This event will close the Winthorpe Festival. All are welcome.

Saturday 24  July St George the Martyr Summer Fair at Ivy Cottage, South Clifton. 


This will take place from 2.00 – 5.00pm 


and there will be various stalls, a grand raffle and of course tasty teas.

Are you interested in learning how to ring hand bells? We are proposing to start a new group if there is enough interest. It will be a group suitable for beginners, but we would very much welcome anyone with experience. If you are interested please contact Margaret Matthews on 892424 or Judy Muirhead on 892409

There is a car- lift scheme in operation for those who have no way to get to and from church services and events. A call to Anne Ackroyd on 892547 or to Gill Priestley on 892020 will prompt the contacting of a driver with the details of the journey requested. For the scheme to run efficiently we need more volunteer drivers. Please ring to Anne or Gill if you can help!

The toilet at All Saints Collingham is being installed now . . . 

If you have forthcoming dates, church news or names for the prayer list please contact Marion Collins 892328 by Thursday 6pm for next week’s copy

Priest in Charge email: wdmilner55@btinternet.com

Website address: www.anglicancollinghamchurches.org