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.
We made Nativity characters and figures as we discussed Advent and Christmas and what it means to us this year. The Betty’s cake boxes came in handy for our Nativity displays, and we enjoyed Christmas cake. We then reflected on light in the darkness, the Light and Love of Jesus, listened to music and ended with a time of prayer. Our next meeting is Wednesday 7th January 2026.
It was a lovely time of fellowship as we support each other in our ministries within Pendle Deanery
