Barton Bendish & Eastmoor NewsThe Tree Festival and Hall of Stalls at the beginning of December were equally well supported. We had over 20 trees and displays in the church which made the Christingle on the Sunday a very special service. It was lovely to see St Andrew’s so full of children and their families. The Hall of Stalls provided people with the opportunity to purchase some very individual Christmas presents and the refreshments of baking, homemade soup and customary bacon rolls were very well received!
The Victorian Evening of Entertainment was such a super evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended and also by those who took part. Stories, songs and even the Victorian version of The Generation Game kept everyone amused and it was lovely to see people entering into the spirit of the evening by dressing in Victorian clothes. The Carols and readings in the second half really got everyone into the Christmas mood. Thank you to all the artists for a most entertaining evening.
Thank you again to everyone who helped, supported and took part in any of these events. There is so much work goes into staging such activities and they could not happen without the help and support of those regular people, too numerous to mention individually. Your commitment is greatly appreciated.
The wonderful sum of £1100 was raised which will be split between the Church and the Village Hall.
Coffee Morning 19th November 451.47
House-to-house Poppy Sales 159.24
Berney Arms Poppy Sales 65.92
Total 676.63
We had a very happy coffee morning. It was lovely to see so many people from
our own village and from surrounding ones. Royal British Legion Members were
very impressed and grateful for all the support. A very willing group of helpers
worked very hard to man the stalls and make teas and coffee and I thank them
all. Also my sincere thanks to all who gave donations, prizes, cakes for the stall
and refreshments and other items for sale. Many thanks too to all who gave
their time to attend – without you the morning would not have been a success.
I also say thanks to all the people of Barton Bendish and Eastmoor who gave so
generously to the Poppy Sales.
Thank you all
As part of the celebrations we intend to buy a quantity of bone china Windsor mugs featuring a traditional Diamond Jubilee design showing The Queen, with Barton Bendish logo on the reverse. The cost per mug should be £4.50 each providing we have a minimum order of 100 mugs. We need to know what demand to expect and hope you will support us by ordering now, together with payment.
A sample mug will be on display at The Berney Arms, or alternatively contact
one of the names below for more information or to place your order.
1. Val McAlister: Hoofbeats, The Paddocks, Barton Bendish, PE33 9GG, 347570
2. Maureen Buck: 20 Fincham Road, Barton Bendish, PE33 9DL, 347703
3. Ann Lewing, Ravens House, Eastmoor Road, Eastmoor, PE33 9PZ 328350
Please come along and join us – no previous experience necessary!! In fact the Sandwich Service is especially good for those who have no experience of church but would like to give it a try. The first one will be in Barton Bendish Village Hall on Sunday 5th February at 9:30am.
On the fourth Sunday of each month we will continue to have a 6pm service which will become our Holy Communion service. This will be held also in the Village Hall until Palm Sunday and then in the Church after that. We are also working towards having the church open during daylight hours for anyone to visit for quiet reflection whenever it is required – we hope to start this after Palm Sunday as well.
The PCC would welcome any suggestions you have on the type of services you would like to attend at St Andrew’s or ways in which you feel the community might be encouraged to attend the services we offer. We do appreciate that it is important for the church to ‘move with the times’ and to provide what is wanted by all its parishioners so we really do need your help and suggestions. We do hope to see you soon!
Thanks to the generous support of davidmasonimages.com , Barton Bendish Film Club is proud to present, the double Academy Award winning, ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ on Friday 16th March at 7:30pm. Directed by John Ford, starring Henry Ford. The film made in 1940 tells the story of the Joads, an Oklahoma family, who, after losing their farm during the Great Depression in the 1930s, make their way to California. The film details their arduous journey across the United States as they go in search of work and opportunities for the family members.
Contact the Box Office on 01366 347849 or email cinemabarton@gmail.com
If you would like a copy sent to you please send an SAE with £1 to Rowan House, Church Road, Barton Bendish, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE33 9GF.
Thank you once again for your support it is much appreciated.