| NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE UKRAINIAN REFUGEE CRISIS A group of people from the church and the wider community joined together to form a Ukrainian Family Support Group. They have successfully sponsored and invited a small Ukrainian family to live in Tillington. There was a fund-raising effort which produced an incredible response, with which we furnished and equipped a little cottage, paid for their journey and are supporting their living expenses. The mother and daughter lost everything, their new flat and all their possessions when the Russians bombed their town outside Kyiv. It shattered their lives and their dreams. They are extremely moved and grateful for the kindness and help they have received and are busy learning English as fast as they can. The daughter has started school and really loves it. They are finding many ways of settling into life here in UK and making friends. The most important thing for them both is to improve their English. A wonderful volunteer from the community is giving lessons every day, and although it's really hard, they are working tirelessly to make progress. There is a chance of a new life here while the war continues, but their hearts are also with their country under ferocious attack and the family that are still in Ukraine. They will appreciate our friendship and support over the coming months. This is a remarkable community to be part of, our thanks to everyone who has helped with this team effort. A SUMMER CAKE SALE THIS SATURDAY 25TH JUNE AT 10AM-12NOON Outside the Old Post House (next to the Horse Guards) an amazing array of wonderful cakes, savouries and home made food will be sold in aid of the Ukrainian Family Support Fund. There will be a some delicious Ukrainian cakes too made by our family! Come along and buy a treat for yourselves. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee was celebrated in wonderful style by the whole community on the Recreation Ground on the glorious summer's evening of 2nd June. Brilliantly masterminded by Jo Clevely and her ace team, it was fantastic success. We lit the Beacon to join with others along the Downs and had a sensational Firework display. Read all about it in the Parish Magazine. Thank you Jo and God Bless Her Majesty. There is a Fuel Hardship Fund at All Hallows If you are struggling to manage your fuel bills, contact: Annie Sneller 01798 342 507 or Rev'd David Crook on 01798 865 473 in strictest confidence. Alternatively: There is small post box outside Church Cottage, opposite the church to the right of the Horseguards Pub, where you may in complete privacy leave your contact details and Annie or David will get in touch to discuss the kind of help you might need. Psalm 23 is a great comfort to many in times of trial here is a link with a sung version by Stewart Townend hhtps://youtu.be/pN4tPkXOMGO Please contact: Rev'd David Crook 01798 865 473 Mark Lavington on 01798 344 489 if you have any queries about church related matters For Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms call Angela Gresham Cooke on 01798 342 151 Annie Sneller is the licensed Lay Reader 01798 342 507 |    |
