· 11am St Anne’s Fence We celebrate the arrival of the Wise Men, that have featured in all our Christmas Nativity stories. We also begin our year of Centenary Celebrations of Blackburn Diocese. Its going to be a great 2026, with something for everyone to be part of. Full details will appear in your Newsletters.
Here is a free booklet that looks at everyday things of the Christmas season (pudding, chocolates, chutney, pine needles, Christmas jumpers…..) and where we find joy Booklets are available on Christmas Eve at St John’s Midnight Communion and on Christmas Day in both churches, come and receive your free booklet.
This was a heartfelt gesture from Chef Tom, of the Swan in Fence. At £10 per head for a full Christmas dinner in the Refectory at St Anne’s church, tickets sold out within a few hours of going on sale. Chef Tom said ‘It’s an absolute joy and pleasure to support the village, the White Swan is a big part of the village and it’s always nice to give something back certainly around Christmas time’ Reverend Lesley, Vicar of St Anne’s, said ‘Wow! What church has a Michelin Star chef to cook for their people! We are truly blessed. All enjoyed a fabulous meal followed by Carol singing led by Matt Butler of the Inghamite church in Fence. This has been a wonderful collaboration with the Parish Council and wider community’ The White Swan is open all throughout Christmas apart from Boxing Day. For all information and to book look on the website at https://www.whiteswanatfence.co.uk/ Reverend Lesley is pictured with Howard Hartley, Parish Councillor, Jill Hartley, Chair of Fence Parish Council and Chef Tom Parker.For more pictures please click the link!
The Poinsettia is the flower of Christmas, with its gold centre representing the Star of Bethlehem. Names of loved ones who we miss will be read out at our 11am service this Sunday and again on Christmas morning. Name cards will be placed at the foot of the cross.
