News from Woodmancote & Popham

We had the traditional bitterly cold weather for our Plough Service on 5th February, but fortunately with a glimpse of blue sky with no rain. There was a warm welcome for all who came along to St James, representing all parts of the Upper Dever benefice. This service marks the start of the new growing season and is a much loved part of the worship in our rural church. Revd Rob led our service which, as always, included a trip outside to bless the tractor and plough. This year these were provided by Libby Crosswell, who had won a prize last autumn for her ploughing with them, and we were all impressed by how immaculately maintained they looked. After the service we enjoyed tea and home-made cakes in the (relative) warmth of the church, and a good catch up with friends and neighbours. We also had an evensong Service at the end of January on another very cold evening. This was taken by the very lovely

Christine Smith who sometimes takes our Services at Woodmancote. Christine was reflecting on how King Charles has begun his new reign and how by contrast when Jesus began his, there was no proclamation, but only a call by Jesus to “repent”. Repentance helps us to see things as God sees them and to know that the light of Christ is shining in our hearts, something we can all do with in this sometimes very depressing and gloomy world.

Mothering Sunday Service will be held on Sunday 19th March at 4pm. (To allow enough time for a relaxed Mother’s Day lunch first). There will be tea and scones etc after the service for us all (not just Mums!) to enjoy. We would love to see you there.

A date for your diary is Easter Sunday on April 9th when there will be an Easter Day Service at St. James’ at 10am followed by the traditional Easter Egg Hunt around the Churchyard afterwards. Jane.

Wednesday 1st March 12.30pm at Northbrook Hall

Two course lunch for £5.00

If you need a lift or have not been before, please give me a call Tricia Patston on 795028

Micheldever Parish Council Notice of Meeting

Wednesday 1st March

East Stratton Hall 7.30pm

This will be an in person meeting of the Parish Council and residents will be welcome to attend . There will be an opportunity for questions from the public at around 8 .00pm www.micheldeverparish.org.uk

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