Page 2 - Ickford Informer Newsletter September 2022

– ST NICHOLAS. ICKFORD –
SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
During the month
1st Sunday Morning Praise 10:00 am
2nd Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am St Nicholas Church
3rd Sunday Holy Communion 9:00 am
Praise Be! Informal with worship songs 10:00 am Church Road, Ickford, HP19 9HZ
4th Sunday Holy Communion 10:00 am Rector: Revd. David Kaboleh
5th Sunday Holy Communion at one of our WELCOME!
Benefice Churches, see notice boards. Whether you have moved into one of the houses on the Deanfield Development, or are new
Weekly to the village in the recent past, welcome from us all at St Nicholas in Ickford.
Tuesdays during term time The Church has served this community for nearly a thousand years and we continue to do so.
Whether you are a regular churchgoer or not, there will be times when we might be needed
by you and your families – baptisms, weddings, funerals for example.
We are also here to support you through the difficult and joyful times in your lives.
Fresh ground coffee and a good The Church building is one of significant history, a place of calm and where you will find new
selection of teas and homemade friends, and is open every day.
cake are served. The Church community also enjoys fun times together and now the village population is set
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a to increase significantly we hope you will join in with some of our existing activities, as well as
suggest some new ones. There is a lot of scope for the talents of our newcomers.
chat with friends over a cuppa,
or make new friends if you are Our Church embraces all, and you will find a warm welcome at any of our services and activities.
new to the village. These can be found on the noticeboards in the Churchyard and outside the Village Stores.
St Nicholas Church Our mission is to serve everyone who has the good fortune to live in this beautiful village.

Every Tuesday From: Churchwardens and Parochial Church Council (PCC):
10.30am to 12.30pm The Rector, Churchwardens and the PCC. Assistant Churchwarden Ros Connell
Churchwardens contact:
Claire Hennessy 01844 339564, or Claire Hennessy Annie Kimblin
Garry Rippin
Anita Tansley
Anita Tansley 01844 339952 Meryl Munson (ACW) Anita Tansley
Claire Hennesey
Michael Tansley
Meryl Munson
What a weekend 3 & 4 September has been!
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HE CONCERT WAS WONDERFUL, 30 people attending and after
Texpenses raised £263 for the church.
What a great surprise on Sunday when 31 people and 13 children attended
Friday during term time from 10 – 11.30 am. the Harvest Festival. It was a lovely service and the puppet performance was
We only run during term time as we do not fantastic. The lunch was very enjoyable with 20 adults and 5 children sharing
have the facilities to accommodate older food, fun and fellowship after the service. v
brothers and sisters. Anita Tansley
It is a group for parents/carers and children
to come together to meet and socialise. It is
run at the back of the Church and the chairs
are positioned to allow a large area in which
we put down carpet mats for the children to
play on.

There is a £3 charge for attending Little
Stars. This goes towards supplying craft
materials, refreshments and replacing any
equipment that is needed. St Nicholas Church would like to invite you
For more information contact: th
Meryl: 01844 339608 or Facebook page: to our Candlelit Dinner on Friday 25 November
https://en-gb.facebook.com/IckfordLittleStars 7.00pm at Ickford Church

For other events please watch the notice boards £30 per head including caonopés, starter,
outside the shop and in the churchyard. Posters main course, dessert. coffee and wine
are also displayed around the village. RSVP: Meryl Munson 01844 339608
We look forward to seeing you at services and as soon as possible, places are limited
events where you will find a warm welcome.

ourickfordnewsletter@hotmail.com 2 September 2022