St Mary's Monthly Book Group

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin
St Mary the Virgin, Church Street Kelvedon Colchester, CO5 9AL, United Kingdom

BOOK FOR AUGUST: THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES by Elif Shafak

The next Book Group is next Tuesday 29th at 7.30 pm in the Church Rooms. We thought it was time for a good summer read so we've chosen a novel: The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. Come and discuss this book in an informal and friendly way in a group led by Natasha. Please contact her on 01621 816299 if you need any more information.

Here’s a brief synopsis of part of the story to whet your appetite:
"Kostas and Defne, two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home: it’s the only place that they can meet in secret, hidden beneath the blackened beams, and in the centre, growing through a hole in the roof, a fig tree. The fig tree witnesses their meetings; it’s there, too, when war breaks out, the capital is reduced to ashes and rubble, and the teenagers vanish. Decades later, Kostas returns..."

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All Saints, Feering

Feering parish church stands in a traditional rural setting close to the Village Green and the local pub. Like St. Mary's church it has stood sentinel over the village for over 850 years.

The church contains many fine features not least the glorious East window which glows jewel like and contains many scenes from Our Lord's Passion.

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Ms. Fleur Harris, Benefice Administrator

The Vicarage
Church Street
Kelvedon
Essex

CO5 9AL
Benefice Administrator
07878 177968

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St Mary's Monthly Book Group

for 1 hour
St Mary the Virgin
St Mary the Virgin, Church Street Kelvedon Colchester, CO5 9AL, United Kingdom

BOOK FOR AUGUST: THE ISLAND OF MISSING TREES by Elif Shafak

The next Book Group is next Tuesday 29th at 7.30 pm in the Church Rooms. We thought it was time for a good summer read so we've chosen a novel: The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak. Come and discuss this book in an informal and friendly way in a group led by Natasha. Please contact her on 01621 816299 if you need any more information.

Here’s a brief synopsis of part of the story to whet your appetite:
"Kostas and Defne, two teenagers, a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot, meet at a taverna on the island they both call home: it’s the only place that they can meet in secret, hidden beneath the blackened beams, and in the centre, growing through a hole in the roof, a fig tree. The fig tree witnesses their meetings; it’s there, too, when war breaks out, the capital is reduced to ashes and rubble, and the teenagers vanish. Decades later, Kostas returns..."

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Safeguarding

Our Parish is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor by using the link below..

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Read more about our Safeguarding Information here.