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Friends of Holy Trinity Church

from Meldreth Matters, December 2023

by Meldreth Matters

from Meldreth Matters, December 2023, page 14

Article from: Meldreth Matters, December 2023

A Meldreth Garden

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Tom Heap Talk 17th October – Mission Possible

The talk by Tom Heap was very well received by a capacity audience which filled the meeting room. Tom talked about his early career with the BBC and now also with Sky and then moved on to describe several interesting projects from around the world. These were mainly taken from his BBC Radio 4 series and the associated book, 39 Ways to Save the Planet. He also had copies of the book for sale which were all eagerly purchased.

Next year we have developing plans for some more talks, a couple of music events and a theatre event or even two. More information about these will be available in due course, so please continue to watch this space!

Burns Night Supper - Friday 26th January

We are currently looking into the feasibility of holding a Burns Night Supper in the meeting room. If you would be interested in attending such an event please contact Julie Draper by emailing juliedraper@dumbflea.co.uk.

Piano Recital by Toni Leigh and Students - Saturday 9th March

We are delighted that Toni Leigh has offered to organise a piano recital evening with some of her students. If any of you saw and heard her students performing at the Church Fete last summer, you know we are in for a real treat by exceptional musicians. More details in due course but meanwhile do please save the date.

Persuasion

by Jane Austen - Friday 17th May

We have provisionally booked the This Is My Theatre group to perform in the main church. More details of the production will be available later but for now please save this date in your calendar.

Meanwhile we would love to hear from you with any ideas you may have for the FOHT to organise. Please get in touch.

Ian Mitchell Vice Chair FOHT ianmmeldreth@gmail.com

MCCS - We Need Your Help

The MCCS JustGiving funding campaign is now open. Please help us to …

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Talk to the FoodBank team every Tuesday from 9.00am - 12 noon at Elin Way Community Centre, contact the Treasurer Roger James on 07808 235873 or visit https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/mccs2024.

Melbourn and Meldreth Women’s Group

We are a small friendly group who meet monthly in either ASCH Melbourn or in the Holy Trinity meeting room Meldreth. Meetings commence at 7.45pm and usually last about one and a half hours. We either have a speaker or some in house entertainment, followed by coffee and biscuits and an opportunity to chat. A charge of £2 is made to cover expenses. We also have the chance to donate to the charity that we support, which this year is Camsight. New members are always welcome.

In October we had fun making decorations for the Christmas Tree Festival at Holy Trinity Church. In November we always have Advent Reflection, which this year will be led by our new vicar, the Reverend Andrew Birks. We do not meet in December, so therefore our next meeting is on 23rd January 2024 at ASCH., when we will have our AGM followed by a bring and share supper. For any information, or a lift to a meeting, do telephone one of the committee members: Diane Blundell (01763) 221415, Sue Toule (01763) 260955, Angela Leach (01763) 262793, Mary Bailey (01763) 220171 and Mary Purdy (01763) 260864.

Angela Leach

Melbourn and District Photographic Club

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As one year ends and another begins, we have a full and varied programme for mid-winter and in December, we have two competitions. Please note that the Club will not meet on 19th and 26th December and 2nd January due to the Club Christmas recess.

December Meetings:

5th: Mono Competition – Judged by Tony Braley

12th: Points of View - Judging lead by Richard Cassidy

Image File Management by Andre Neves

Meetings are held weekly from 7.30 - 9.30pm on Tuesdays at Foxton Village Hall, from September to April. The Club has a diverse membership, with a friendly and supportive atmosphere and always welcomes new members, whatever their ability. For details about the Club, and to see some of our work, visit our website at melbournphotoclub.com. If you are interested in joining, we are happy for you to join up to two meetings free of charge before deciding. To do this, just email me at melbournphotoclub@hotmail.com.

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Things for Children and Families To Do in December

Friday 1st - Sunday 17th December

Nutcracker Christmas Trail, Royston

Find the 12 festive nutcrackers hidden in Royston town centre shop windows for the chance to win some amazing prizes.

Friday 1st - Friday 22nd December

Twelve Days of Christmas, Stapleford Granary

A different event each day from concerts and carols, to a craft fair, theatre to a Fairy Tale trail. For details and booking see www.staplefordgranary.org.uk.

Friday 1st December - Sunday 7th January

Skate Letchworth, Icknield Way, Letchworth SG6 4UF

A state-of-the-art ice rink for beginners and experts. Live out your Frozen dreams as Elsa on ice! Book on www.sll.co.uk.

Saturday 2nd December, 10.00am - 4.30pm

Winter Wildlife Family Day

Museum of Zoology, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EJ

Free hands-on activities. Explore the world of animals we see in our cities in the colder months. Find out how to have a more sustainable festive season. Poetry workshop running all day. Drop in - no need to book.

Saturday 16th December, 11.30am - 3.30pm

Orwell Christmas Fair, Orwell Village Hall SG8 5QN Stalls, raffle, face painting, music, food. With special guests Anna and Elsa. Raising funds for Addenbrooke’s A3 Ward.

Saturday 16th December

The Tractors are Coming!

Baldock 6.00pm, Letchworth 6.45pm, Hitchin 7.30pm

150 tractors decorated with lights and festive characters roll through the three towns raising funds for Garden House Hospice.

Saturday 16th December plus 17th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th December

Santa’s Grotto

Shepreth Wildlife Park, Shepreth SG8 6PZ

Book discounted admission to the Wildlife Park on www.sheprethwildlifepark.co.uk. Additional charge of £10 (NB cash only) to meet Santa and receive a gift. Funds raised go to the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital.

Friday 22nd December, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Careers in Conservation, Wildlife Trust HQ, Cambourne CB23 6DH

Informal talk for ages 11 to 17 followed by a sociable walk round the Reserve. www.wildlifebcn.org.

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