Woodmancott hosted the lighting of the Beacon at the start of the long weekend and it was a tremendously successful evening thanks to the brilliant organization of Mary Wallis and Nick Greenwood who hosted it. The weather was perfect and over a hundred people from surrounding villages came to watch the beacon being lit, enjoy the delicious hog roast and participate in the celebrations. 

I think it was fantastic to see how the whole country really embraced the Jubilee and wanted to show their appreciation and love for our Monarch, having given her whole life to dutiful service for the United Kingdom.
June also saw our main fundraising event for St. James’ Church, a drinks party and silent auction, generously hosted by Penny and Colin Dixon in their beautiful garden. We all enjoyed wine, canapés and catching up with friends and neighbours in the lovely Hampshire countryside. 

It was a fabulous evening and thanks to everyone’s amazing generosity we raised a fantastic amount.
At the time of writing our Pet Service on 19th June has not yet taken place so I will report on it next time.
In July it is our Patronal Service Sunday on 17th July at 6pm. This will be the first time that Revd Rob Rees takes a service of Holy Communion at St James, following his Ordination. Hope to see you all there, we will have wine and other refreshments in the churchyard afterwards.