Many thanks to all the work of Gordon and Janine Lascelles, the PCC, the church congregation and the village community. In order to gain this award silver had to be met in 5 categories, worship and teaching, land, building, community and global engagement and lifestyle. Taking this on from bronze status involved green themes whilst linking with local farming in our new community services, installing a cycle rack, careful and sustainable plans for rare grasses in churchyard, calculating the church carbon footprint, securing 100% green electricity, the congregation considering ways to reduce our church carbon footprint and personal energy use. We are not stopping there and are already working towards a coveted Gold Status award!
March 2023 Mendham Message All Saints Church Sun 5th March 10.30am Holy Communion Sun 19th March 10.30am Village Service celebrating all those who nurture us (Refreshments 10.15am onwards) Prayers for village every Wed. at 10am. Look out in March for: · Psalm 23 reflections in churchyard signs painted by Joe Herne. · ’Angel at Withersdale’ painting by Andrew Vessey in the church, from cathedral with its story and poem. Wednesdays at 10.30am in Munnings All welcome to explore a bible reading and its relevance for today with hot drink. Sun 12th Mar 8.30am at Withersdale Church BCP Holy Communion Sir Alfred Munnings booking now for: Mothering Sunday 19th Mar 12-8pm St Patrick’s Day meals: Fri 17th Mar Sat 18th Mar (live music by Pipeline) An evening of music with Pipeline on Sat 25th Mar at 7.30pm at village hall 15 pounds Serving platters and puds. BYO drinks. Call Jill 01379 852559 or www.mvvillagehall.com Mendham Parish Council meets at 7.00pm on Monday, 20th March, in the school. Residents welcome. A new 9-person parish council representing Mendham and Withersdale will be elected on May 4th. Details from Parish Clerk mendhamparishcouncil@gmail.com All Saints Church Larder stocked with food and household essentials. Anyone can take what they need. No paperwork, no need to ask. In church - open daily 9am until dusk. Can you help? Diane needs donkey/pony Palm Sunday (Apr 2) to walk in churchyard.
