Hello Everyone

What a busy time of year.. it is officially Summer with Wimbledon fortnight in full swing, the mens' and ladies' Ashes cricket matches in full swing, RHS Hampton Court flower show finishes tomorrow, schools are preparing their end of term performances, with Parkfields school also celebrating their special anniversary, and my daughter moved house this week... with a little help from me and Nigel in packing and unpacking boxes.

Inspired by the wonderful Toddington Open Gardens last week, I have bought a wonderful array of new plants to set in the garden. Oh, that our garden could become a beacon of colour and interest like some of the splendid gardens I viewed last week. Thank you so much to everyone who opened their gardens, or offered cakes for refreshments, or plants for the church plant stall. It was a very special week-end and I understand that an incredible amount of about £2,700 was raised by the Friends of St George's Church as funds to care for the church building. Thank you so much for all your support and generosity.

This week, Youth group met on Tuesday evening and had a happy time making home-made pizzas.. and eating them! Ploughmans lunches were in full flow on Thursday with Coffee Morning this morning. Everyone works so hard! Thank you so much to all involved for your commitment and for the many voluntary hours given to make and serve food and to offering such a warm welcome to the village communities.

This Sunday's Services

9.30 am Holy Communion Service, Chalgrave Church (in church as rain is forecast)

11.00 am Holy Communion Service, Toddington Church

This week's events and services

Monday 10 July

9.30 am Morning Prayer, Toddington Church

2.00 pm Seated Pilates, Wilkinson Hall

Tuesday 11 July

10.30 am Knitting Group

5.45 pm Youth Group, Wilkinson Hall (tbc)

Wednesday 12 July

10.30 am Toddington PCC, Toddington Rectory

Thursday 13 July

2.00 pm Afternoon with Friends, Wilkinson Hall

Friday 14 July

10.30 am Painting for Pleasure group, Wilkinson Hall

Saturday 15 July

10.00 am Cake stall on the Green, Toddington

Sunday 16 July

9.30 am Holy Communion Service, Chalgrave

11.00 am Holy Communion Service, Toddington

2.00 pm Baptism, Chalgrave Church

6.00 pm Evensong, Toddington Church

Have a good week,

Wishing you every blessing

Linda

Rector, Toddington and Chalgrave