News Archive
June 2011
Christian Aid Concert 2011
June 21, 2011
Many thanks to all who attended and participated in this excellent concert. We have received so many appreciative comments from people who enjoyed the evening and were simply bowled over by the talent of the young people who took part. Special... Read more & comment
Open Gardens 2011
June 15, 2011
Thank you to Kay Griffiths who helped organise the event, to everyone who supported the event despite the miserable weather and, especially, to those who opened their gardens. Despite the wind and rain the Open Gardens raised in the region of £... Read more & comment
Poppy Prom - 12th November, St Mary's
June 14, 2011
This promises to be one of the event highlights of the year. Join two local choirs and the South Beds Concert Band in an evening offering favourite music from 'The Festival of Remembrance' and 'The Last Night of the Proms'. There will be music and v... Read more & comment
Music for a Summer's Evening - 10th September, St Mary's
June 14, 2011
The Manor House String Quartet present "Music for a Summer's Evening", a Trip Around the World on 10th September 2011.... Read more & comment
Concert for Christian Aid - 15th June
June 12, 2011
This Concert for Christian Aid will be performed by existing and past pupils of Edlesborough School and young members of St Mary's Church choir and music group. This is the 5th year of the concert - it has always been a great event; ask anyone who h... Read more & comment
Harvest Supper & Quiz - 1st October, Eaton Bray Village Hall
June 10, 2011
Last year, people who had never been to one of Gordon’s Age Concern Quizzes and who had only seen his Christmas Puzzle feared an evening of really difficult questions. Instead the feedback was very positive, including one lady who said ‘I... Read more & comment
Coffers Corner
June 6, 2011
Money is not a subject matter anyone likes to raise, and when it comes to giving to charities, then many people these days look twice before committing themselves to helping others. St Mary's, of course, is a charity, and as members we have an oblig... Read more & comment
Open Gardens - 12 June 2011
June 5, 2011
Nine gardens will be open next Sunday (12 June 2011) to raise money for St Mary’s. In addition, there will be an Art Exhibition (including work by Leigh Glover who is currently exhibiting in the National Portrait Gallery) and live music in the ... Read more & comment
St Mary's Ladies Guild
June 5, 2011
St Mary's Ladies Guild meets this week on Wednesday at 2.00pm in Church when Joan Fossey will be demonstrating Table Arrangements. Visitors are very welcome.... Read more & comment
Christian Aid Week - Thank you
June 4, 2011
Many thanks to all who gave to Christian Aid this year; and particular thanks to those who helped collect door to door. We have a group of nearly 40 people, from St Mary's and other denominations, and some from no church at all, who are keen to supp... Read more & comment
Open Church Sunday
June 3, 2011
Sunday June 26th 2pm - 5pm. Parish Records will be available and there will be a Quiz for adults and children. If you could spare an hour to welcome visitors or help with refreshments please contact Sally Taylor.... Read more & comment
North Chilterns Group AGM
June 3, 2011
The North Chilterns Group AGM will be taking place at the Old Hunters Lodge, Whipsnade at 7.30pm on Tuesday 14th June. All are welcome to attend - as refreshments will be provided, please let Chris Banks know by 9th June if you plan to attend.... Read more & comment
Vicar's Letter - June 2011
June 3, 2011
In a world where conflict and confrontation are increasingly prevalent; where the innocent are often victims of man's inhumanity, greed and desire for power and where sometimes we ask, where is it all going to end, it is in the lives of the saints I ... Read more & comment
Coffee Mornings
June 2, 2011
Thank you to many of you who support our regular coffee mornings, generally held on the first Saturday of each month. Could you team up with a friend to run one of these? Advertising will be done, it’s just a case of preparing and serving refr... Read more & comment
Easy Fundraising
June 1, 2011
Can you believe it? Since last autumn St Mary’s has raised over £113 by doing absolutely nothing. Most firms selling goods via the internet (including all the most popular brands) make a donation to charity for each purchase. Simply regi... Read more & comment
Christmas Cards and Calendars
June 1, 2011
Those who attended the APCM down-selected five images, including images of both Eaton Bray and Edlesborough churches, that we will use on Christmas cards. Cards will be printed during the summer and will be available at a reasonable price from Septe... Read more & comment