BENEFICE BULLETIN

For Harlington, Tingrith and Westoning

Sunday 3rd September 8.00 Harlington BCP Service

9.30 Harlington Holy Communion led by Reverend Roger Wood

Tingrith No service this week

11.00 Westoning Holy Communion led by Reverend Roger Wood

Tuesday 5th Sept 10.00-12.00 Westcaf at Westoning Village Hall. ALL WELCOME. Weekly social gathering offering coffee, tea and a piece of cake and company, all free – time to chat and to meet friends old and new. Volunteers always welcome.

1.00-3.30 Craft & Sewing Bee - at Westoning Village Hall. Come and join us for the afternoon – bring your current project and enjoy a cuppa and chat while you work. All welcome – enquiries to Penny 01525 – 720695

Wednesday 6th Sept 10.00 Harlington Morning Prayer

Friday 8th September Little Stars – Toddler Group in Westoning Lower School for pre-school children and babies with parents/carers. All welcome, come along and have lots of fun with crafts, play dough, songs, toys, snacks and refreshments. For more information ring or text – Margaret 07958292655 or Jane 07800862124

2.00-4.00 Friday Fellowship – Westoning Village Hall – come and join us for the afternoon. Speakers, craft, games and a cuppa and company. Any queries – Joyce – 01525-752747

NEXT SUNDAY

9.30 Harlington Holy Communion led by Reverend Roger Wood

11.00 Westoning Holy Communion led by Reverend Roger Wood

5.30pm Tingrith Harvest Service followed by Harvest Supper (please book supper tickets from Fiona – 01525-875815)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Westoning Gift Day – we are holding a Gift Day in conjunction with the Annual Bike ‘n’ Hike on Saturday 9thSeptember. The church will be open to all from 10am-4pm when plans for developing the back area of church willbe on display. The day is aimed at making the community aware of what the church offers and how, particularly inthe current financial climate, it becomes increasingly more difficult to maintain the church. Could you be awelcomer on that day or bake a cake for free refreshments on offer? Please speak to Margaret T, Julie or Janice.HELP NEEDED – We are delivering an invitation to attend Gift Day to every house in Westoning. Could you offer tocover a road or two? Please speak to Linda L (01525 714064. Thank you for considering this.

Harlington Gift Day – Saturday 9th September – 10.00am – 4.00pm The church will be open, with refreshments and lots of different activities for all ages. Nature quiz and activities and craft, plus live organ music. Help us complete a picture of the “Church in Coins” (come with your spare change!). Learn more about the history of this beautiful building and see pictures of our current restoration project. Do pop along to say ‘Hello’, we’d love to see you.

Bike ‘n’ Hike – Saturday 9th September. All three Benefice churches will be taking part. Please do find out who isriding or walking and sponsor them. If you can offer help at any of the churches, please speak to the co-ordinator:Linda and Peter for Westoning, Fiona for Tingrith and Tricia for Harlington.