Hello Everyone
I hope you have had a good week, enjoying the approach of Spring. The days are lengthening, the birds are beginning to chirp in the trees, the bulbs are pushing through the soil and there are bunches of daffodils for sale in the shops. How bright and cheerful they look as they emerge.
However, as the bulbs begin to emerge, so the shoots on the shrubs also bursting forth, and I have spent time, with friends, this week, cutting back overgrown shrubs at the Rectory which were in much need of attention... but it is going to seem rather bare until all burst back into new growth. How tall buddleia gets! The cutting back was fun.. but there are now large piles of foliage stacked up on the back lawn to be disposed of - so I think I will become quite a regular visitor to the tip!
What has the approaching springtime inspired you to do this week?
We look forward to gathering with you at the various churches and events this week. Here are the details of the week's arrangements:
Sunday services for Sunday 13 February:
Harlington 9.30am Holy Communion - Nigel and Robert
Chalgave 9.30am Holy Communion - Linda
Toddington 11am Holy Communion - Linda
Westoning
Family Service 9.30am - with a theme of 'Love' led by Rebecca.
11am Holy Communion, Nigel with Robert
Baptism 12.45 pm - Nigel
Tingrith Church - no service this week
The Upper Room online zoom service
This week's services and events:
Monday: 14th February (Half-term week)
Morning Prayer 9.30am, Toddington Church
Seated Pilates 2pm Wilkinson Hall
The Bible Course: Session 3, The Rectory 4pm (Change of time this week)
(No Bible course evening session this week.. we gather again next week for session 4).
Tuesday
Westcaf 10am and Sewing Bee 1.30pm at Westoning Village Hall,
Knitting Group 10.30-12 noon, Wilkinson Hall, Toddington
Wednesday
Morning Service at Harlington 10am
TWIG SPECIAL at Westoning Village Hall at 9.00am to 10.30am for children 0-9yrs and their families. The theme is LOVE and breakfast will be served. More information from Rebecca and Nigel.
Thursday
Harlington Church: Funeral 10.30am
St George's Fellowship - a floral afternoon with June, 2pm Wilkinson Hall, Toddington
Friday
'Painting for Pleasure' group 10.30am, Wilkinson Hall, Toddington
No Little Stars group at Westoning this week.
Friday Fellowship 2pm The Village Hall, Westoning - topic 'Whom shall we invite for dinner?'
Online Quiz by zoom, Harlington Church 7.15pm. More information from Neil and Tricia
Saturday
New and Nearly New Sale, Wilkinson Hall 10-1pm
A guided look around St George's church 10.30- 12 noon
Many of you will have known Paul Scrivener who still holds a special place in many of our hearts. There will be a memorial service to celebrate and pay tribute to Paul's life on Monday March 7th at 2pm at Westoning Church. More information from Nigel.
Sending this email to you in sunshine. I hope you have a sunny day!
Wishing our schools, children and families a wonderful half term holiday.
Have a good week
God bless
Linda and Nigel