| Sunday July 13 - Cream Teas in the Vicarage Gardens | |
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| Cream teas will be served at St Wilfrid's on 27th July, and in the Vicarage Gardens on Aug 3rd |
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Sat June 28 |
‘Sun and Sangria' (we pushed our luck, but the sun shone..) canapes and aperitifs with a mediterranean theme in the vicarage gardens see photos a ‘Friends of Chidham Churches' event |
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June 14 Chichester Gala Carnival 2008
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| Chidham Church Youth Group Congratulations !! Winner 'Best Entry' Stunning two years ago - remember the raid on the pie shop? |
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What did they get up to this time? You will be amazed |
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| Rogation Sunday and the Children brought the tray gardens they had created. | |
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April 25th 'Lyra' at St Mary's, Chidham St Mary's was filled - Classical, Sacred and Russian Folk music - brilliant musicians - much enjoyed by all who were there. photos and report .. A 'Friends of Chidham Churches' Concert |
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Easter at St Mary's Easter Sunday, St Mary's was packed. The inclement weather didn't halt the Easter Egg hunt. Tough breed, our kids. see photos |
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Saturday Feb 23rd Grand sale for Wateraid Thanks to your great support, over £450 was raised for Wateraid |
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The Occasional Choir: Rehearsal dates (7pm at St Mary's) | |
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Thursday 21st, Wednesday 27th | |
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Wednesday 5th, Thursday 13th, Wednesday 19th | |
- for Good Friday 6.30pm (Mar 20th) |
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| Thomas and Edward at The Junior Great South Run
on Sat 27/10/07. They raised £150 in sponsorship for wateraid. |
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Got the urge to belt out a few Christmas Carols?
Why not join us on the green outside St Wilfrid's Hall in Broad Road on Monday 17 th December from 6.00pm for our Village Carol Singing event. |
We will be singing all the old favourites accompanied by a group of Brass players. Wrap up in your woolly hats and scarves and bring your torches and lanterns. We will warm you up with some hot soup and a snack! We will be making a collection for the Sussex Snowdrop Trust, a local charity which helps the families of children with life threatening illnesses. Everyone is welcome but All children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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‘Ride and stride' event – a splendid result |
| Nov 18th was Shoebox Sunday. | |
| 115 shoeboxes had been collected (at the last count) to be given to children in poverty around the world as part of Operation Christmas Child. | |
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Thanks to Karyn and Clare who organised it all |
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Nov 9th,'Cool Classics' A ‘Friends of Chidham Churches' Concert. |
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| 27th October at St Wilfrid's: 'Books, Bric-a-brac, Beads& Bakes' In aid of Wateraid A well supported sale of Books, Bric-a-brac, Beads & Bakes ‘ at St Wilfrid's organised by Carol Vigor and Alyzn Johnson raised £---- for Wateraid, our charity of the year. I bought excellent cakes and Harry's quince jam, which I highly recommend. (My wife is in charge of jewellery buying in our household.). |
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| Pets Service Oct 14th at St Wilfrid's | |
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| Organ Recital at St Mary's Oct 12th | |
| An enthusiastic audience were treated to a varied programme of organ music on Friday evening. The highlight had to be the duet for two organs composed by Rod Starr and played with his wife Stella as the finale. Rod composed this piece with Chidham in mind - there are not many parish churches that can boast two organs! The evening was suitably enhanced with a glass of wine, and tasty nibbles for which we have Gary and Carol Vigor to thank. | |
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| The Audience enjoying a glass of wine and nibbles during the interval. | Rod and Stella Starr |
| Harvest Festival at St Mary's | |
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| The Choir sang 'Sing to the Lord of Harvest' by Leonard Blake. | |
Welcome to Father Ron Barnes from Canada. Ron and his wife Bev are staying in Chidham for a few weeks. |
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Father Ron has been taking Sunday services in St Mary's while Father David is away. Ron enjoys sailing and is pictured at the helm of 'Anthem' in Portsmouth Harbour. |
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| Congregational Meeting Sunday Sept 2nd at 11 am Immediately after a shortened Eucharist . This meeting updated the congregation on the present position regarding St Wilfrid's Church and Hall. If you want to discuss this matter further contact Cdr Harry Bates. |
Sunday July 15th Confirmation of candidates from Chidham at Funtington Church Congratulations to Alan Allcock, Andrew Richardson, Ian Robertson, Bob and Brenda Barley, Maureen Lloyd, and Michelle Woods in our adult group, and Matt Robertson, Josh Brooke-Jones, Abigail Aburrow, Chris Brooke Jones and Thomas Richardson |
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Baptism of Cydney Leah Thanks for the photo to Adam and Lisa |
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May 20th A lovely day for two baptisms at St Mary's Church |
| May 13th: Despite a wet miserable sort of a morning, 95 people attended the 10 o'clock Sunday morning service held in the new Chidham school hall. The service included the baptism of six people and we welcome them into the family of the Church. |
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Our Parish magazine, Chidham Parish News, is published 11 times during the year. The magazine aims to keep you up to date with everything that is happening within our church family and the wider community.
If you would like to receive the parish magazine on a regular basis, please complete the subscription leaflet that can be found in St. Mary’s church or alternatively email Carol Vigor at vigor@adcat.fsnet.co.uk giving details of your address and we will arrange for a magazine to be delivered to you.
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