NEWS FROM THE QUINTET BENEFICE AYLMERTON “Thank You” to all who came and cleaned and decorated the church for our Harvest Festival service. Also, “Thank You” for the generous donations of food which we received, and which will be delivered to the Food Bank.
EAST RUNTON St Andrew’s Church – Two new windows, one in the porch and the other at the top on the south side, have been installed and are a great improvement to the appearance, both inside and out. Due to an anonymous donation, we have been able to order a new Noticeboard for installation outside the church. We look forward to taking delivery of it soon. On Saturday 9th September, the Norfolk Churches Trust Cycle Ride/Walk/Drive took place. Although this year nobody was able to participate from St. Andrew’s, the church was “manned” all day to welcome, sign in, and offer refreshment to those from other churches from round and about. On Sunday, 1st Octoberat 9.15am we will be celebrating Harvest with a Eucharist, and we will have a Harvest Coffee Morning onSaturday 7th Octoberfrom 10.00am to 12 Noon in church, with fruit pies, homemade cakes, raffle, books, etc. Do come and join us, everyone is very welcome!
WEST RUNTON
The “3C’s Club” meets again on Monday 2nd October from 10.00am to 12 Noon at Holy Trinity Church, West Runton. The new monthly “3C’s Club” will meet on the first Monday of each month for a “Coffee, Chat and Cleaning” session. So, if you fancy coming along for a coffee, or a chat, and a chance to help with doing some cleaning in the church, or doing a spot of gardening in the churchyard, then do please come along, you will be most welcome. There is no commitment to come every month, or even for the whole 2 hours, just pop in and see us!! The Coffee Mornings continue to take place every Friday from 10.00am to 12 Noon in the Church Hall. So do come along and join us!
Norfolk Churches Trust Bike Ride — A message from David Paskins: On Saturday 9th September I visited 40 churches as planned (64 miles!) and the amount raised will be about £600. Thank you very much to those who so generously sponsored me. The money is shared by the NCT and Holy Trinity.
BEESTON REGIS
Merchant Navy Day — After the morning service on Sunday 3rd September, members of the congregation were delighted to be able to join Beeston Regis Parish Councillors and their guests in the churchyard to commemorate those who served in the Merchant Navy. The event was held to mark Merchant Navy Day, which became an official day of remembrance in 2000, and is intended to raise public awareness of the country’s ongoing dependence on merchant seafarers. The poignant and moving ceremony was introduced by Mike Knowles, Chairman of the Parish Council, and included a poetry reading, raising of the Red Ensign, and a prayer by the Revd. Jeremy Sykes. People in the Merchant Navy with local connections were remembered, together with those who served in the Sheringham Lifeboat, ‘Foresters Centenary’, between 1936 and 1961. After the ceremony, refreshments were enjoyed together in the church. It is hoped that this event will be repeated in future years to mark a developing partnership between members of the church and the Parish Council. “Hymns & Pimms” — On Sunday 22nd October we will be hosting our ever-popular “Hymns & Pimms” service. Yes, we still believe in summer, even in October! In advance, you will have the chance to suggest your favourite hymn and tell us the reason why it means so much to you. Then come on the night and see if yours has been selected for what will be a delightful evening of music and song. We will be starting earlier than usual, serving Pimms and light snacks from 5.30pm in the church. The service will commence at 6.00pm concluding with yet more Pimms before the clock strikes 7.00pm! Please send your Hymn nominations to Amanda Wooster on jawooster20@gmail.com. Alternatively, there will be forms to fill in at the back of the church.
GRESHAM
On a warm summer’s evening in September, it was a delight to hear and see the churchyard at Gresham church filled with the laughter of children and the gentle click of bats being recorded on detectors. How did this happen? Well, as part of the WILD Church calendar of gatherings, families were invited to an entertaining talk from ecologist, Abi Gray, from Norfolk & Norwich Bat Group. Bat crafts, hot food, a Bat Quiz, prayers and even a Bat Song were all enjoyed too. Everything led to the final activity which was to go out into the churchyard to silently watch and aim the monitors in the direction of shadows moving along the tree line. It was impossible to contain the enthusiasm and excitement of the children (and adults!) in discovering so many pipistrelle bats circulating the belfry! How wonderful to join WILD Church in sharing such a celebration of God’s creation and thanks to Gresham church for hosting us this month.
LOCAL NEWS
Sheringham and District Philatelic Society — Our Annual Auction was held on Monday 11th September when 17 members, and 1 visitor from King’s Lynn Philatelic Society, were present. There were 160 lots presented for sale, with reserves ranging from 50p to £125. Time was given before the start of the auction for people to peruse the lots. Andrew McCandlish, the Society’s Chairman, acted as auctioneer, conducting the sale with enthusiasm and resulting in the sale of one third of the items. Our next meeting takes place on Monday, 9th October at 7.30pm at West Runton Church Hall when Peter Boyce, from the Norfolk and Norwich Philatelic Society, will present a display of Greek Islands. Visitors are most welcome.
The Sheringham and Cromer Choral Society is open to singers of all voices and abilities. Rehearsals take place at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Cromer Road, Sheringham on Monday evenings from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Why not come along and give us a try – you can be assured of a warm welcome. There are no auditions, and you have two free trial weeks.
The Sheringham & Cromer Choral Society’s “COME & SING” takes the form of a whole day workshop which is open to singers of all ages and all abilities. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy this opportunity to relax and enjoy a whole day of music making together. Our 21st October 2023 event will feature Handel’s always popular Coronation Anthems – especially in a Coronation year! Booking for “COME & SING” will open on 21st August 2023 – please do not submit booking forms before that date. Register by completing the online registration form which will be found at: https://www.sheringhamandcromerchoral.org.uk/come-sing/
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