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A Special Appeal

We often hear of redundant buildings elsewhere - but it is very sad when we are faced with one in our midst.

Stoney Stanton Methodist Church has played a vital part in village life right from its beginning during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Its coffee mornings and Carol Service are part of the fabric of village life, and it is hard to believe that it could possibly be considered for closure. But sadly in this day and age, other considerations over-rule our personal feelings and the chapel faces an uncertain future. Committed people who will support the life and witness of this lovely old chapel are needed. If you can help in any way, please come along any Sunday at 3.00pm or phone Cynthia Shepherd on 01455 273072

Please join us for

The Annual Carol Service

at Stoney Stanton Methodist Church

Tuesday 11th December at 7.30pm

Followed by seasonal refreshments

St.Michael &All Angel’s Church, Croft

welcome you to

the Community Centre, Croft, from 11.00am until 1.00pm

on Saturday 1st December

Stalls galore.

Cakes and Preserves.............Lunchtime hot rolls

Raffle.............All the fun of a traditional Christmas Fair!

St.Michael & All Angels’ Church, Croft

are holding

‘A Twelfth Night Party’

on 5th January 2007

For further enquiries, please contact Derek Paul

on 01455 283801

Come to

St.Michael’s CHRISTMAS FAIR!

2.00pm - 4.00pm , 1st December!

in Stoney Stanton Parish Church

Sweets, cakes, bookmarks, knitted toys, table decorations, cards, all sorts of things....and Father Christmas!

plus all the usual refreshments and fun!

More information from Wendy (272050)

‘Choral Feasts’

at St.Michael’s, Stoney Stanton

during December

On Tuesday December 4th at 7.30pm

‘The Tempo Singers’ (Musical director Chris Banks)

And ‘The Earl Shilton Handbellringers’

will present a programme of music for Advent and Christmas

followed by seasonal refreshments. Tickets (available soon) Ł4.00

In aid of St.Michael’s Church

On Sunday December 16th at 6.00pm

‘Alumni Cantores’

(conducted by Cedric Carnall)

will present the traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

DECEMBER DIARY

	Saturday 1st		Croft Christmas Fayre 10.00 - 2.00 Stoney Stanton Christmas Fair 2.00 - 4.00
	*Sunday 2nd*		*First Sunday in Advent* 11.15am Toy Service at Willoughby Waterleys
	Tuesday 4th		8.45am Manorfield School Assembly S/S 10.15am Croft School Assembly 1.30pm ‘Stepping Stones’ at Croft Church 7.30pm Tempo Singers Concert at St.Michael’s S/S
	Wednesday 5th		10.30am Teddy Bears’ Bunch at St.Mary’s B/A 1.45pm ‘pebbles’ at St.Michael’s S/S
	Thursday 6th		7.30pm Croft DCC meet in church
	Friday 7th		11.00am Church Hall Playgroup Nativity, St.Michael’s S/S
	*Sunday 9th*		*Second Sunday in Advent* 9.30am Parade & Carols at St.Michael’s S/S
	Tuesday 11th		7.30pm Annual Carol Service at S/S Methodist Church
	Wednesday 12th		10.30am Teddy Bears’ Bunch at St.Mary’s B/A 1.45pm ‘pebbles’ at St.Michael’s S/S
	Thursday 13th		Holy Communion at Arkwright House B/A 7.30pm B/A DCC at the Rectory
	*Sunday 16th*		*Third Sunday in Advent* 6.00pm Alumni Cantores at St.Michael’s S/S
	Tuesday 18th		10.00am B/A School Assembly. Thomas Estley Carol Concerts
	Wednesday 19th		10.30am Teddy Bears’ Bunch at St.Mary’s B/A 1.45pm ‘pebbles’ at St.Michael’s S/S
	Friday 21st		*St.Thomas, Apostle & Martyr*
	*Sunday 23rd*		*Fourth Sunday in Advent*
Monday 24th		*Christmas Eve }*
Tuesday 25th		*Christmas Day }* See centre section for services
Wednesday 26th		*St.Stephen*
*Sunday 30th*		*First Sunday of Christmas* UNITED SERVICE AT ST.MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS’, CROFT
*Monday 31st*		1.30pm Wedding at St.Michael’s S/S

JANUARY DIARY

Tuesday 1st	COPY DATE FOR FEBRUARY ‘PARISH NEWS’
Saturday 5th	‘Twelfth Night ‘event at Croft
Sunday 6th	*Epiphany*
Sunday 13th	*Epiphany 1*
Tuesday 15th	B/A School Assembly
Wednesday 16th	10.30am Teddy Bears’ Bunch at St.Mary’s B/A 1.45pm ‘pebbles’ at St.Michael’s S/S 2.00pm Ladies’ Group at Arkwright House B/A
Sunday 20th	*Epiphany 2*
Wednesday 23rd	10.30am Teddy Bears’ Bunch at St.Mary’s B/A 1.45pm ‘pebbles’ at St.Michael’s S/S
Friday 25th	*The Conversion of S.Paul*
Sunday 27th	*Epiphany 3*
Wednesday 30th	10.30am Teddy Bear Bunch at St.Mary’s B/A 1.45pm ‘pebbles’ at St.Michael’s S/S

W.I Meetings........

Where at......	Time.....	Speaker.....	Competition...
Broughton Astley Village Hall	7.30pm 11th December	‘Timeless’ an evening of entertainment with Ian Rodgerson
Croft Community Centre	7.30pm 12th December	Christmas Party
Manorfield Community Centre, Stoney Stanton	7.30pm 12th December	Christmas Party/Social	Ł1 gift, wrapped to impress

Croft Flower Club.......

invite you to join them on December 19th for a demonstration by Ann Horsley of Stratford upon Avon - ‘In Anticipation’

The next meeting is on 16th January by Linda Stamp of Market Harborough

More information from Rita Brunger (284204)

Ladies Friendship Group.........

This month, on 12th December we will be holding our Christmas Party.

For details of next year’s meetings, contact Mair Shaw on 283150

Stoney Stanton Heritage Group..........

On December 13th we will be holding our Christmas Social.

Regular meetings take place on the last Thursday in the month at 7.30pm in the Village Community Hall. Why not come along in the New Year?

Help us to support ‘Shelter’

this Christmas!

There will be a Christmas Card Tree

in St.Michael’s Church,

Stoney Stanton

from Advent Sunday onwards.

Put your Christmas card to friends on the tree, and make a donation to ‘Shelter’ in lieu of all the cards you would have sent.

Next Year - look out for these events in Stoney Stanton

On February 9th:

we welcome

The Stanley Opera

with their ever-popular programme

‘Opera Lollipops’

Well-loved music for all

On 5th & 6th July 2008 :

Open Gardens 2008

- a floral extravaganza throughout the village!!!!!

If you would like to join in, Wendy Howe(272050)

would love to hear from you!

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