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I am an idiot! Having lived in Henley and attended St Margaret’s for 9 years now, I have enjoyed the services BUT have not always been able to hear everything. Whether it is the Celebrant taking the communion service, a reader, a prayer leader, or even the sermon. I could not always hear everything. If you wear hearing aids, and like me do not always hear everything, you may like to know the following. I found out a few days ago that St Margaret’s has a LOOP system in the church. I did not know what a loop system was or how it worked until I asked my hearing aid gentleman from Hart Street. He took my hearing aids, and through his computer, added a LOOP programme to the hearing aids. It took minutes, but it could depend on your hearing aids so you would have to ask. Yesterday’s service was fantastic. I could hear everything direct into my ears. As people say, I am still on cloud nine. If like me you have been missing out, this message may be useful. James F
There will be a wonderful Magical Tea (afternoon tea and magic show) at Shiplake church, 3pm on Sunday 21st June, which is also Father's Day. Please let us know if you are coming, if you can, to help us prepare. This is a free event but donations (of help, money and cake) are very much appreciated. Please see the attached poster or email Vic for more information or to say you are coming.
Beautiful 'Greatest Gift' wall (or standing) picture available for 'pre-order'. (Please see the attached image by clicking on "Download" on the right). Shelagh and David have produced this most beautiful ''Greatest Gift' picture, which was given to all the Sunday School children on Easter Day.This is a perfect gift for all young people, of any age, to receive. Please feel free to order as many as you'd like to make a perfect Christening, Confirmation, Birthday, Christmas, or - ''just because I love you/ you're special'' Present.To place your order for this wonderful gift, please contact David at benefice.sdh@gmail.com and either give £10 cash or BACs transfer.Funds raised will go towards Sunday School equipment and future events for children's outreach programs.