News Archive
December 2010
New vicar says country life is just heavenly
December 30, 2010
Rural life is all in a day's work for the new vicar arriving soon at St Mary's Church, Eaton Bray. For the Rev Coralie McCluskey has been the agricultural chaplain for Hertfordshire for the past two years. And she already works closely with village... Read more & comment
Christmas Puzzle 2010 - Winnie-the-Pooh
December 8, 2010
This year's annual Charity Christmas Puzzle has now been posted, and is available to download. This, the 20th annual Puzzle that Gordon Gray has set, has a theme designed to help completion and will appeal to people who enjoy doing Crossword puzzle... Read more & comment
St. Mary's Parish Lunch Club
December 7, 2010
Another year nearly gone and the Lunch Club thrives. With 32 members we meet each month on the third Sunday for a delicious meal and good company. This cannot happen without the help of Kay Griffiths, Barbara Morton and Carole Johnson who prepare and... Read more & comment
St Mary's Fundraising Group
December 6, 2010
2010 events - Since the formation of the Fund-raising Group in July there has been a full programme of events. Many thanks to all who have contributed to our events or supported them in any way. St Mary's Calendars - From Gordon Gray priced £7... Read more & comment
Christmas Services
December 5, 2010
Please invite folk to come to our Christmas services. We are Christ's messengers, just as the angels were on the first Christmas Eve, bringing the message of peace on earth and goodwill to all people. It is our responsibility to help people hear the ... Read more & comment
NCG Talking Point - 7.45pm, 8 December
December 4, 2010
The Bishop of St Albans will visit St Mary's for the first time for an evening entitled 'Mission in a rural community'. We look forward to seeing you, along with other congregations from the North Chilterns Group of Parishes.... Read more & comment
St Mary's Parish Project for 2011
December 3, 2010
If you wish to nominate a project for 2011 please speak to one of the Church Wardens. The Fund-raising Group will assist in raising money, though experience has shown that a personal connection with the charity is helpful.... Read more & comment
Edlesbray Players - Pantomime
December 2, 2010
This year's show, "Santa the Panta" is based on the idea that the urchins who sweep the chimneys are fed up with their working conditions and go on strike. As a further protest they block up the chimneys thus preventing Santa from delivering the pres... Read more & comment
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 17-23 January
December 1, 2010
Churches Together have 2 events for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. An evening with folk singer John Breeze at 7.30 pm on 19 January in Edlesborough Methodist Church. John Breeze is often to be seen busking for charity in St Albans or Dunsta... Read more & comment