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United Benefice of Oakham. Ministry is carried out by teams of clergy and laity working within, the Christian communities in each of the Parishes. Team Rector: Canon Lee Francis-Dehqani 722108 Rev Canon Julie Hutchinson 868816 Curate: Rev Iain Osborne 07935549947 Rev Charlotte Osborn 724198 Readers: Mr Vyvyan Wainwright. 759157 Mr David Pattinson 723884 Mr Alan Rudge 755570 Mrs Robin Robson 757404 Mr Philip Hutchinson 868816 Mr Michael Hinman 722061 Parish Evangelists: Jenni Duffy 720064 Mrs Gail Rudge 755570 Lay Pastoral Minister Madeleine Morris 868418 Team Administrator: Mrs Janine Weaver 724007 Oakham School: Rev. Tim Tregunno We are delighted to share sacramental ministry with retired priests who serve our Parishes, the Deanery and the Diocese in many ways. Benefice Magazine Editor: David Dyer, email:culmhouse@aol.com Tel. 771564 Reps. Hambleton: Louise Everett Braunston: Mrs G Rudge Langham: Margaret Foot Brooke: Mrs Anne Grimmer Oakham: Mrs A Austen Egleton: Mr N Ashton. Material to the Editor please by the 15 th of each month except July. There is a pigeonhole for contributions in the Benefice office or you can email the Editor. Contributors who word process are asked to use Times New Roman and font 16. This will save us preparation time. Lay members of the Team in each Parish Oakham All Saints: Churchwardens: Mrs Alison Long 771338 Ann Blackett 724094 PCC Secretary: D Ufton 720237 Financial Asst. Mrs S Willetts 724007 Mrs Willetts is not full time. email: finance@oakhamteam.org.uk Vergers Brenda Weatherhogg (Team Leader) 722482 Langham St Peter and St Paul Churchwardens: Mrs Hilary Knight 757435 MrsD Sowter 723533 PCC Secretary: Mrs Susan Holford 723532 PCC Treasurer: Mr D Thwaites 722359
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Bishop Donald writes: Give Advent a Chance
Most of December is in the Advent season. The Christmas season begins on Christmas Eve and runs for twelve days, or forty if you count up to the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, as I like to do. Of course, there are preparations to be made, and many (too many?) carol services, in the first three weeks of December. But, please, let's not lose Advent. Let it not be drowned out by the flood of pre-Christmas paraphernalia. Put the tree up as late as you dare, ideally on Christmas Eve. Give Advent a chance. It is not for nothing that Advent begins the Christian Year. There is a hugely important truth here. The message of Advent is that Christ will return to this earth, with power and great glory, as Judge and Saviour and our whole lives are to be lived in the light of that future fact. This is the big over-arching truth for how we are to live: not that he came as a baby, or even that he died and rose again (vitally important though those things are), but that he is Lord of all, and will be Judge and Saviour, the end of this world and the beginning of a new and perfect world. We are to live our whole lives with this as the guiding light: Jesus Christ is the Judge of all, the only Saviour, the beginning and the end of all things. It's not very fashionable to talk about judgment or the end of the world. But we so badly need to hear that message. Our human race can boast many magnificent achievements. Our creativity and ingenuity are astonishing (though not surprising, given that we are made in the image of God). But our pride, our prejudice, our intolerance, our inhumanity, our capacity for name-calling and bomb-dropping, our brokenness and sinfulness, mean that both judgment and salvation are absolutely necessary. They provide the framework and structure, the certainty and hope, that we need. Advent is traditionally seen as a penitential season. Yes, but .... It is a season that reminds us to be ready for judgment. But it also reminds us to be ready for salvation. It is a season of anticipated joy. Lo, he comes with clouds descending, once for favoured sinners slain ... Alleluia! Alleluia! Alluluia! God appears on earth to reign. Advent greetings
A new Dean has been appointed to Peterborough Cathedral
Downing Street announced on Wednesday 1st November that The Queen has approved the appointment of the Very Revd Chris Dalliston as Dean of Peterborough. Chris Dalliston is currently Dean of Newcastle, a post he has held since 2003. During his time at Newcastle he has overseen significant improvements in the Cathedral's facilities for visitors and worshippers, and led a partnership with the City Council and others to re-invigorate the historic heart of the city. In March this year the Cathedral was awarded a major Heritage Lottery Fund grant as part of a ÂŁ6 million project to transform the nave, renew visitor facilities and re-shape external spaces. Under his leadership Newcastle Cathedral has built partnerships with city institutions, including the universities, the other churches and faith communities. The Cathedral sponsors a Street Pastor project and a Night Church, offering itself as a spiritual sanctuary at the heart of the city's night life. Chris was one of four faith leaders (Christian, Jewish Muslim and Sikh) to take part in an interfaith, intergenerational visit to Auschwitz in 2013. The visit resulted in an annual programme of interfaith events at the Cathedral. Chris has his roots in the east of England. He grew up in Norfolk, studied at Cambridge University and served in the Diocese of Chelmsford for the first 12 years of his ministry. Before going to Newcastle he was Vicar of St Botolph's Church at Boston in Lincolnshire (known locally as 'the Stump'), where he oversaw a growing congregation and the building of a new church and community centre for the daughter church of St Christopher's. Chris is excited by the challenge that lies ahead at Peterborough: "I feel deeply privileged to be asked to take on this role. Peterborough is a growing, dynamic city with a great future. At its heart stands this extraordinary Cathedral - without doubt one of the great buildings of England. There have been some difficult times recently, but there is here a team of people who are determined to rebuild confidence and a growing congregation that is excited about what the future can bring. There is also a wider community who long to see this place, on the threshold of its 900th anniversary, not just as a powerful symbol of Peterborough's illustrious past, but as an active participant in helping to shape its future.
"I will do all I can, working with the Bishop and my colleagues, to help fulfil this vision and shape the ministry of the Cathedral to be a sign of God's amazing love, grace and presence in the city, the diocese and the region". The Bishop of Peterborough, the Right Revd Donald Allister, welcomed the news:
"I. am delighted that Chris Dalliston will be joining us as Dean. His ministry at Newcastle Cathedral has been very impressive. I am confident that he will bring much-needed gifts and perspective to our Cathedral and Diocese. I look forward to welcoming Chris and working with him." The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Revd Christine Hardman, paid tribute to Chris's work in the city: "For fourteen years, Chris has served both the Cathedral and the people of Newcastle superbly. His vision has been to establish the Cathedral's place at the heart of city centre life, with a care for the most vulnerable and with close links to city institutions and businesses, as well as other churches and faiths. He is responsible for many improvements to the Cathedral and most recently has been leading our bid for Heritage Lottery funding to secure the Cathedral's future as an inspirational place to visit and worship. Chris leaves a legacy that is truly exciting, one where we are able to build for the future. He moves with our gratitude for all that he has given to this Diocese and we assure him of our prayers and very best wishes." Chris will be installed as Dean of Peterborough on Saturday 20th January 2018, at the 3.30pm service of Evensong. He succeeds the Very Revd Charles Taylor who retired from Peterborough Cathedral in October 2016.
A Brief Biography Chris (61) was born in 1956 and brought up at Diss in Norfolk. He studied Modern History at Peterhouse, Cambridge, then worked for the Ford Motor Company from 1978 to 1981 before entering St Stephen's House, Oxford to study theology and train for ordination. He was ordained Deacon in 1984 and Priest in 1985, and served his curacy at St Andrew with Holy Trinity, Halstead, Essex. From 1987 to 1991 he was Chaplain to the Bishop of Chelmsford, and from 1991 to 1995 Vicar of St Edmund's Church at Forest Gate in London.
Chris moved to Lincolnshire to become Priest in Charge then Vicar of St Botolph's Church, Boston from 1995-2003. He was also Area Dean of Holland East from 1997 to 2003. In 2003 he became Dean of Newcastle. Chris is married to Michelle and has four adult children, Alex, Tom, Georgie, and Bella. Michelle is also ordained and currently serves as Team Rector in north Newcastle, where she will continue for the time being. Chris lists poetry and music (especially jazz, folk and opera) among his interests. He and Michelle love Italy and all things Italian. He is a keen follower of Formula 1 and a (very) long suffering supporter of Norwich City
FC.. Generation to Generation
Inspired by the Church of England's recent report, Rooted in the Church and after working alongside parishes over the past couple of years, the Diocesan Missioners for Youth and Children's Ministry have been moving towards developing intergenerational ways of being church. So the Gen2 Team has been formed to encourage parishes in mission and ministry with children and young people, with an intergenerational thread running through its heart. Pete White, Chad Chadwick and Becky Wills are available to advise, train, resource and equip churches to fully include children and young people and to become intergenerational in all aspects of church life, so that "one generation shall praise God's works to one another" (Psalm 145:4). We believe that growth happens when all generations are engaged in being disciples of Jesus together. Rooted in the Church found that where children and young people are included in leadership and worship, not judged, treated as equals and unconditionally welcomed they will stay and be at the heart of their local church family. This is already being demonstrated in parishes across the Diocese. Details on the Gen2 Team based at Bouverie Court can be found on our website at: http://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk/youth-work-contactus/contact-us-7
Mothers Union We welcomed Jill Cannings from Uppingham Mothers' Union as our speaker in November. She told us of her involvement with the PCDC. This stands for "Practical Compassion for Destitute Children". Her talk was punctuated by Biblical quotations, the first being
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God". The PCDC was set up, in Palestine, 20 years ago by the Reverend Malcolm Jones, who has already been 50 years in the Christian ministry. As a young man, he visited Jerusalem. He quickly became aware of the great need for practical help among families there. He took the bold step of buying a washing machine for a needy family, and very soon afterwards, the amount of money necessary to cover this came in a cheque to him. Currently,250 - 300 children in Palestine are supported by PCDC. The Rev. Jones takes people who are interested in this work and shows them what is being done. Each such visitor pays for his/her own travel and accommodation costs. Funds are raised for the charity by buying items made from olive wood in Bethlehem, and selling them back in UK. The charity is non-political. Jill and her late husband Peter became involved in PCDC in 2014. On their first visit to Palestine, they took a goodly consignment of baby clothes, to one of the hospitals. Peter was able to transfer the records of the charity from index cards to computer. Five million Palestinians are classified as refugees, by the United Nations. The people are living surrounded by a wall. Their territory is diminishing and Jill described it as being like living in an open prison. The PCDC pays a proportion of the fees to enable children to attend the Christian schools. Members of the PCDC team visit these schools. The second Biblical quotation was used here
"Is there any among you who, if your child asks for bread will give a stone?" The government advises against visiting Hebron, and here Jill used her third quote
"Whosoever welcomes one such child in My name, welcomes Me". Jill and her fellow PCDC members went to a school in the middle of Hebron. She was able to overcome the language barrier when visiting the schoolchildren by
performin g tricks with her travelling spectacles, which come apart at the hinges, much to the amazement of her young audience. The next Biblical quote was
"Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them. Unless you become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven The "School of Hope", caters for more challenging children. This is funded by the PCDC. Here Jill used another quote,
"He rebuked the wind and said to the sea, 'Peace be still'" Jill and her party also visited the Conflict Resolution Centre. Significantly they observed only one childrens' playground in Bethlehem, - - - - - - surrounded by a wall. However, there are also some success stories: Mahmood had lacked direction, and he became a nurse. Steve had been labelled a failure, but became a barber. Rev. Jones was able to get Monica into a school in Jerusalem and she eventually became a Hotel Manager. The "House of Joy" looks after young homeless people. Simon, one such, was then placed in a family recommended by a local Priest. After a time, that family moved from the area, and now Simon attends the PCDC School of Hope, as a boarder. Jill has the ongoing interest in the children of a widow lady, whom she sponsors. She describes her involveme nt as "just responding to what is going on there". She concluded her talk by quoting the words of Jesus when He said:
''Talitha Kumi": "Child get up" This is what PCDC does. Helen Bush.
Take the Advent Sleepout Challeng e The Church Urban Fund is inviting churches and communities to take part in the Advent Sleepout Challenge to help people struggling with homelessness and marginalisation.
Groups across the country are being encouraged to give up a night's comfort to support the Advent Sleepout Challenge 2017, a national sponsored event taking place for the third time to raise funds to help marginalised people across England. In 2016 there were as many as 4,134 people sleeping rough in England. This figure has risen every year since 2010. Since 2015, the Advent Sleepout Challenge has raised ÂŁ165,000 to support night shelters across England through the Church Urban Fund's Together programme. Last winter they were able to provide 4,000 beds in night shelters thanks to support from the Advent Sleepout Challenge. The Together programme (partnerships between CUF and local diocese) supports night shelters that warmly welcome guests, build their self-esteem and confidence, and supports them into work and permanen t accommodation. Canon Paul Hackwood, Executive Director of Church Urban Fund said," "When churches, youth groups, and friends choose to take part in the Advent Sleepout Challenge we are able to reach out to more and more people who are experiencing homelessness in England today and welcome them into warm and caring night shelters. "Please use this Advent as an opportunity to do something practical to help marginalised people in England." More Information available at www.sleepoutchallenge.org.uk or contact the Fundraising Team on 020 7898 1091.
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'So Many Stars' Join Chater Community Choir for their 5th Anniversary Christmas Concert on Saturday 16th December at Oakham School Chapel. This popular festive fixture promises the audience a good helping of Christmas cheer and angelic voices, provided by the children of Brooke Hill Academy - as well as spreading the glad tidings by raising money for Young Minds. Young Minds is the UK's leading charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people. Performing some of their favourite seasonal classics and Christmas songs from concerts past, a mince pie or two, a glass of festive cheer and a few seasonal readings will certainly combine to get everyone in the mood for this special time of year. Tickets £5
For more details, please contact Tracy: 01780 729006 - E: tracy@cha terchoir.o rg .uk
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Peterborough Diocesan Holy Land Pilgrimage 2018 26 April - 4 May 2018 Following in the footsteps ofJesus
Several years ago I went to a seminar at Lambeth Palace held to encourage pilgrimages to the Holy Land. The then Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, was asked 'what is a pilgrimage to the Holy Land?' His answer has stayed with me and I have not come across a better description - 'a pilgrimage to the Holy Land is an opportunity to see first hand where Jesus was, to walk in his steps and yet it is also so much more than that. You cannot visit without encountering the current political situation. If you go just to see the sites it becomes little more than a trip to a religious theme park. If you go solely to focus on the politics it becomes a political field trip. An authentic pilgrimage is, has to be, a combination of the two.' As you may be aware, Bishop Donald is leading his second Peterborough Diocesan Pilgrimage next year, offering another chance to walk together in the footsteps of Jesus, to meet, listen to and support the Christians living there and to observe the effects of the difficult political situation there today. The pilgrimage is offered through Lightline Pilgrimages, a company who work hard to support Christian businesses in the area. Along with visiting sites such as the Sea of Galilee and Nazareth, we will be travelling through the West Bank to Bethlehem to stay within the walls of the blockade on Manger Square. Finally, we will arrive at the ancient city of Jerusalem, spiritual home for the three Abrahamic faiths. Along the way we will meet those who live and work here, hearing their story as well as engaging afresh with those familiar gospel passages as we encounter the various sites. Each day there will be an opportunity to immerse ourselves in Jesus' story in the place where he lived and ministered, to pray and worship together, as well as observe how the daily lives of the 'living stones' of this land are affected by the politics of this age. If you would like more information please do contact me (details below) or see the Diocesan website, http://www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk. For more details of the itinerary and booking forms. Revd Paula York revpaulayork@gmail. cam
Braunston News Remembrance
Some of the older Braunston residents may remember the Hinman family. Maurice Hinman died in August this year aged 90. He was the son of Robert and Caroline Hinman who lived at 11, Cedar Street, Braunston. When Maurice married he was working for Philip Walker, he and his wife Evelyn lived at Church Farm Cottage, Brooke where their eldest daughter was born. They moved to West Sussex and Maurice for many years was employed at Gatwick Airport. Maurice's uncles Thomas Hinman and Charles Hinman had died in the First World War, their names are on the Braunston War Memorial. Grandmother Mary Hinman used to lay the village poppy wreath on the Memorial at the annual Remembrance Service. Sadly Mr and Mrs Hinman had also lost two more children Mary Ellen aged 13 in 1903 and Albert aged 2 in 1904. All their names are on a grave-stone in the churchyard. At the 2017 remembrance Service on Sunday 12 th November our Parish Council Chairman, Christopher Bichard read the names of the fallen and laid the poppy wreath. Vice-Chairman, Richard Beadman read a lesson. This was very fitting as the War Memorial belongs to Braunston village. Lay Reader Alan Rudge conducted the service, Angela Lashbrook also read a lesson and the trumpeter was Gill Callaghan's Grandson.
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All Saints Church Braunstnn Christmas Eve 3.30pm Seasonal Refreshments in the Village Hall afterwards Make sure you are warmly dressed as we shall be going outside weather permitting
BROOKE NEWS A PCC meeting was held at Rose Cottage, Brooke on Monday 23 rd October when we were very pleased to welcome Julie back to chair the meeting which she opened and closed with a prayer. Items under discussion were yet again our parish share, fund raising suggestions for 2018, possible new members for the PCC and preparations for the Christmas Coffee morning. The maintenance of the church was reported to be in a good state and with, thankfully, no serious problems at the moment, approval from the DAC had been received for the memorial bench for Ken Grimmer and we all admired the web site that Derek Harrington had been preparing for Brooke. Derek was thanked for his continuing work on the proposed additional web site and Sheila was thanked for coffee and hosting the meeting. The next PCC meeting will be at 6 Tay Close, Oakham on 21 st February 2018. A group of 21 members of the Ecclesiological Society had included St Peter on their recent tour of churches in Leicestershire and Rutland. Their visit on the afternoon of 23 rd October was much appreciated since they had made complimentary comments in the visitor's book, bought cards, candles and jams as well as leaving money in the donations box. St Peter continues to welcome people from all over the country and globe, amongst others October saw groups of bell ringers from Somerset and East Kent, the Launde Walking Holiday group and visitors from California and Australia. Our Remembrance Service, taken by Julie and assisted by Philip was held on Sunday the 12 th November, we remembered the three local young men who gave their lives in WWl. They were Pte Stanley H Burfield 1885-1917, Dvr Herbert Molyneux 1885-1917 and Pte Joseph Royce 18 92-1915, who are all buried in 'foreign fields'. This article appeared in the Grantham Journal on 12 th February 1916 although Pte Joseph Royce had been reported missing the previous September 1915.
Dates to Remember: th Christmas Coffee Morning 7 December, 10-12o'clock at The Old Rectory, Brooke;
Candlelight Carol Service 17th December, 6pm, refreshments afterwards. Christmas Day Service 25 th December BCP at 8ain. A silent night, a star above, a blessed gift of hope and love, A Blessed Christmas to All.
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Egleton News The telephone was the bearer of GOOD NEWS whilst breaking into the preparation of this report. Canon Julie announced her return to St Edmund's on the admirable occasion of Patronal Festival 2017 which falls around NOVEMBER 20th, the calendar's Feast Day of EDMUND, saintly KING and Martyr. So then it behoves his regiment of Parishioners,in every parish dedicated to his Name, to assemble with express intent to come "rejoicing in EDMUND !" A marvellous moment for Canon Julie to celebrate with us and for us ! She will be in company with the Revd Ian Osborne who is to serve as our Festival Preacher. "EDMUND's Egleton People" have reason to feel delighted at the prospects for an auspicious occasion! It's as though Christmas was just round the comer! "GLAD MUSIC fills the CHRISTMAS sky: a hymn of praise, a song of love; the angels worship high above----and Mary sings her lullaby ? ....... . Let praise be true and love sincere ; rejoice to greet THE SAVIOUR's birth : let peace and honour fill the earth and mercy reign - for GOD IS HERE ! " Well, WE are into ADVENT, at least! The world-at-large has been setting sights on Christmas already ;i.e. for weeks past ! How much more call have WE the CHURCH,, who might regard ourselves as guardians of "the Christmas flame" from one splendid celebration of our Saviour's Nativity to the next ? St Edmund's CAROL SERVICE is at 6.00 pm on WEDNESDAY December 13th when a cordial WELCOME will await each and all who assemble then in Egleton's endearing sanctuary-, charmingly embellished, with historic Christmas Tree and enhancing , floral decoration - as ever ! Nor could we omit to make grateful mention of this year's splendid new asset, our Viscount Chorum ORGAN : all agog to augment our choral festival of Christmas adoration and thanksgiving ! The Scriptures which are read will focus attention on the renewed declaration of "JESUS, GOD WITH US" and the eloquent rendering of Carols, every one , will celebrate His Birth ; how "the WORD became flesh and lived among Us ... full of grace and truth" ! What songs to sing ! What a story to tell ! And then, to extend the rapture of Christmas, those other seasonal, customary delights of Mince Pies and Wine to endorse our mutual, thrilling thankfulness ! Good causes, first to last, to echo the Gospel record of the first disciples "We have found the Messiah : come and see !" And, furthermore, on CHRISTMAS DAY at 9.15 in the morning, our Festival Eucharist will exalt every high expectation of blessings immeasurable: "Then lift your hearts & voices high; sing once again the CHRISTMAS song
Hambleton News On Remembrance Sunday Nov. 12th, approximately 21 villagers came together to remember British Servicemen and Women who had lost their lives fighting for their country. Rev Charlotte Osborn took the service and spoke of her Great Uncle Will from the Norfolk Regiment who was blinded in the First World War. Miranda Hall and Jeremy Orme were the readers. The collection raised £132
which was added to the very generous donations from the poppy selling. The service was followed by the laying of the wreath at the War Memorial where Richard Foulkes read out the names of the fallen from Hambleton. Villagers were invited to place small wooden crosses with the names of their lost relatives on the memorial too. At 6.00pm on Tuesday December 5th Hambleton Hall Hotel will be hosting their Christmas Musical Concert. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Hotel on 756991.
The Carol service and Christingle will be held on December 10th at Spm.This will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the church. The Christmas Eve Communion Service will be held at 9pm.
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On Friday December 15 there will be a Village Christmas evening with lots of carols to sing, a brass band, choir, solo items, instruments, spoken interludes, and, of course, mulled wine and mince pies. Adults £5.00. We look forward a to a festive time for all. On December 3rd there will be a Posada service in church, starting at9.00a.m. to include activities, Christingle and breakfast. Open to all - do come and join in. The clock on the church spire is at very long last looking like a clock again. The hands are back on and the mechanism in place. No further problems? Of course there are - that clock has a jinx on it. The fuses blew, the rewinding mechanism repaired and now just one more thing. It did work beautifully for about 8 hours. Then for a few days ..... .It was good to hear the chimes again. However, watch this space. Two members of Langham church choir, along with three others from the Team had their Dean's medals awarded in Peterborough cathedral. They were again presented at the Team Service by Lee at Langham.
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BREA KFAS T Saturda y 20 th January, 2018 The Victoria Hall, 8.30 am Mr. Mike Royal The Cinnamon Network Will speak about the Network and its role in helping local churches to serve their communities.
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MUSIC AT ALL SAINTS' OAKHAM
Just one more lunchtime recital by Oakham School soloists before Christmas, so it's time to wish them happy holidays and to thank them for recitals enjoyed by all. We have arranged recitals up to Christmas. DECEMBER 6th
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For love and praise to Christ belong - in shouts of joy, and lullaby [ Michael Perry. ]
... and then, in a further burst of exultation, we WISH YOU along with all OUR READERS plus YOUR kin & kith & THEIRS , a most HAPPY CHRISTMAS which launches US ALL into ample benedictions from the NEW YEAR !
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Culm Printers:
Copying Service 22 Nene Cres Oakham
771564
Fords of Oakham:
House Furnishers: Funeral Directors
722654
Palmers of Oakham Building Contractors Hambleton Rd.
722096
Pam Plant. C.Ed.
Day Nursery Keeper's Cott. N. Luffenham
721880
The Old Wisteria
Hotel and Restaurant 4 Catmose Street
722844
Westmorland
Windows and Conservatories 99 Station Rd.
722880
DECEMB ER Sunday, 3rd Wednesday. 6th Sunday. 10th Wednesday, 13 th Sunday,24th Monday, 25 th Tuesday, 26th Wednesday ,27th Thursday, 28 th Friday, 29 th
First Sunday of Advent Feast Day of St.Nicholas, Bishop of Myra Christingle Service 4 p.m. St. Lucia's Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day Stephen, Deacon, 1st Christian Martyr John, Apostle and Evangelist The Holy Innocents St. Thomas a Becket, Martyr (Patron Saint of Altar Servers)
The light of the Christmas star to you The warmth of home and hearth to you The cheer and good will of friends to you The hope of a childlike heart to you The joy of a thousand angels to you The love of the Son and God's peace to you.
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A BREATH OF FRESH HAIR Introducing a new face to our team Hair at Number Three is thrilled to welcome long-standing Oakham hair stylist Marcus White to our talented team. All our stylists have at least 15 years' experience, so you can be sure of a fabulous style and colour every time you visit our friendly eco salon. We are eco-aware in all our choices, from premium organic salon products to LED bulbs and Fair Trade tea. New customers can enjoy a 25% discount on all treatments. Simply quote OPM25 when you book. And if you are 31, already one of our many happy clients, look out for C f our new Loyalty Scheme in the salon. C
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Pram and Toddler Service All Saints Oakham Holy Communion All Saints Oakham Service of Healing: Trinity Chapel All Saints. (1st Wed. only) Lunchtime Concert. All Saints Oakham. Tiny Tots. All Saints Oakham Evangelical Prayer Meeting All Saints Oakham Holy Communion All Saints Oakham Market Overton Christmas Fair Advent Light: All Saints Oakham Advent: Posada Service St Peter St Paul Langham Advent Carol Service All Saints Oakham NSPCC Christmas Concert All Saints Oakham Bereavement Support Workshop Church Hall Welcome Morning and Communion St J and St A Open House: 4 Stud Road Oakham Brooke Coffee Morning: The Old Rectory Church Lane Brooke Mothers'.Union All Saints Oakham Church Hall Rutland Theological Society Methodist Church Advent 2: Christingle All Saints Oakham Carol Service and Christingle Hambleton St Edmunds Egleton Carol Service
Village Christmas Evening Langham Chater Community Choir Oakham School Chapel For details and tickets phone 01780 wwvb729006 6.00pm Advent 3 St Peter Brooke Carol Service Advent 4 and Christmas Eve 3.30pm Journey to Jesus All Saints Braunston Christmas Day: Happy Christmas to you all St Stephen St John Holy Innocents A very Haonv New Year to everyone 8.30am Churches Together Breakfast: Victoria Hall 7.30pm
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