Parish Newsletter - September 2012

EDGEFIELD Church News At last the better weather arrived in time for the school holidays, and let’s hope everyone had a good holiday.

Some people in the village remember Rev. W. R. Ward, who succeeded Canon Marcon as rector. His great-grandson, Graham, came recently, and asked if he could play our lovely organ. It seemed appropriate, as his great-grandfather must have been responsible for installing it. He was the person who had the old organ burnt in the churchyard, saying it was “the work of the devil” after a workman fell and died while removing the old one!

Please note that there will be no 8.00 a.m. service of Holy Communion on Sunday, 2nd September.

On Sunday, 16th September, at 6.00 p.m., we shall be celebrating our Harvest Festival. It has been an especially difficult time for our farmers this year, struggling with the weather, so do come and join us for our service, which, as usual, will be followed by our Harvest Supper.

All contributions of flowers, fruit and vegetables will be very much appreciated, preferably left in the church by 10.00 a.m. on the Saturday morning. This is our Community Sunday for September.

Ann Brooks would be very grateful if anyone who has found or seen her hat would kindly ring her on 587208. She thinks it may have been left somewhere during the Edgefield Open Gardens weekend. It is dark navy, rainproof, brimmed, very used, and an old favourite!

Edgefield Village Hall Committee We have been busy buying kitchen equipment to further improve our Hall. Our next big event, by special request, is “The Castaways”. This most entertaining group donate their fee to the Air Ambulance and several other worthy charities.

We look forward to another enjoyable evening in their company and will include a delicious supper in the ticket price.

Please contact Angie Baker for tickets on 01263 587446. We are now collecting 200 Club subs for next year starting September.

Please consider joining, to help keep your village hall in good shape. Thank you.

Richard Peaver: 01263 587486, rhpeaver@btinternet.com 7