| NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Tillington Christmas Fair Saturday 26th November 10-12.30am in the Village Hall Not to be missed, Christmas Gifts, home made cakes and savouries, Bottle Tombola, Guess the weight of the cake, quizzes, raffles, whiskey tree, posh bric a brac, children's toys and games and an AMAZING Silent Auction and more...... Coffee and biscuits, mince pies, mulled wine and Bacon Butties. What more could you possibly want? Come along and be part of the fun. Sunday 4th December at 4pm Christingle Service in aid of the Children's Society An All Age Service for children with a procession with the Christingles around the church. It is a very magical and delightful service for all ages to set the tone for Christmas and help us think of vulnerable children who need support and care. All those wishing to have a bag to make a Christingle please contact Annie Sneller on 01798 342507 it will be delivered to your door. Join us for the Annual CRIB SERVICE on 20th December at 10am. This is brilliant occasion in the Tillington Calendar. It is a joyous procession through the village and up to the Churchyard to tell the Nativity Story together. Please bring your children along a little earlier to be dressed up in the costumes of any of the Nativity story parts they want to play. Mary's, Josephs, Angels, Kings, Shepherds, animals... there is no limit. They can come in their own costumes if preferred.A relaxed and truly engaging way to bring home the real meaning of Christmas. Everyone welcome. Followed by Coffee and Mince Pies. 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 by the gate at the bottom of the church path, 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. Save the Date Saturday 26th November at Tillington Village Hall 10-12.30pm CHRISTMAS FAIR NOT TO BE MISSED SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Cakes, Christmas gifts, silent auctions, toys, prizes, Guess the weight of the cake, 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. 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 by the gate at the bottom of the church path, 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 |   |
