Colin Dixon, Chairman of the Friends of St Mary’s, writes:
The Friends of St Mary’s Pimm’s tent at the Hawkesbury Show is always a big source of revenue for the Friends. Although we do not hold on to the money for long as traditionally – this year is no different – because the money raised at the Show goes immediately on the trimming of the yew hedges in the churchyard.
Tom Hodder and his merry men will have completed the job by the time you read this. The churchyard does look so tidy when the hedges have been neatly trimmed.
It was fortuitous that the weather held fine for the core of the day, only succumbing to rain towards the end of the afternoon. It is always so sad when people’s efforts have been foiled by the weather.
The FOSM Pimm’s tent was busy throughout the afternoon with some hardy souls even staying through the rain shower in the afternoon under the gazebo.
Many thanks to all of our helpers who were rushed off their feet for much of the afternoon.
Thanks also to all of the people who bought Pimm’s. We hope you enjoyed the experience.
NEXT FUNDRAISER:
Gin Jolly (2nd December)
Our next fundraiser, organised jointly with the Village Hall Committee, will be the Gin Jolly on Saturday 2nd December.
This is a gin-tasting experience with expert knowledge and an excellent range of samples provided by 6 O’Clock Gin.
A delicious sharing platter of locally sourced foods will be served during the evening
Not a gin fan? Don’t worry, you don’t have to miss the fun – the bar will be open all evening with the usual selection of drinks.
Tickets cost £18 each and may be bought singly or as a table of ten. If booking more than one ticket, please provide all guests’ names.
Please contact one of the following to book your tickets:
Mike Bendry -07855744148
Jane Stanbridge – 07790 888321
Kate Bashford – 07969 397315
We hope to see you there. The tickets sell out quickly so you will need to buy yours soon!
OCTOBER SERVICES
Sunday 1st (9.30am) Parish Communion
Sunday 8th (6pm) Choral Evensong (Harvest Festival)
Sunday 15th (10am) Family Service (Harvest Festival)
Sunday 22nd (6pm) Evensong
Sunday 29th No service at St Mary’s Hawkesbury – but you’re welcome to join the Benefice Service of Matins with Holy Communion at St Mary’s Sopworth
Friends of St Mary's Hawkesbury 