Let's make a difference this Christmas! 🎁 Donate a non-perishable food item to help us build our foodie Christmas tree at our Christmas Tree Festival and help support Harbour Community Charity. Every donation counts! Please bring items when you visit the festival and donate at the chapel.Ideas to donate: Cereal, Oats, Syrup, Jam, Soup, Tinned tomatoes, Pasta Sauce, Lentils, Beans, Pulses, Tinned meat, tinned fish, Tinned vegetables, Tea, coffee, Sugar tinned fruit, biscuits UHT milk
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible VolunteersWe are so grateful for everyone who helped make the launch of the Voices of Woolfardisworthy project a truly memorable event! Your dedication and hard work brought our vision to life, creating a day filled with joy, community spirit, and a deep appreciation for our shared history.A huge thank you to those who recorded and edited the stories that now form the heart of our archive, to the volunteers who provided refreshments, and to those who made the church yard look so well cared for, for the cleaners and those that did the beautiful stunning flower arrangements. To the bell ringers, tower climbers, cake makers, the scouting family who embraced the day and guides who brought the church's history to life, and to everyone who gave their time on the day of the event – we couldn’t have done it without you. A big thank you to all of you that went and bought a National Lottery Ticket as a thank you to the Heritage Lottery Fund as a token of our appreciation for the grant that made it all possible to achieve such a project.The smiles, laughter, and sense of community we experienced on Saturday showed just how special our history is and how treasured it is by people of all ages. Your efforts ensured that this celebration of our heritage was enjoyed by all, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making it happen.Together, we created a day that will be remembered for years to come!With heartfelt thanks,All Hallows PCC
Devon Church Launches Voices of Woolsery Digital History TrailA historic church in North Devon has unveiled an interactive digital trail designed to immerse visitors in the rich history of both the church and the surrounding village.All Hallows Church in Woolsery has launched the "Voices of Woolsery" digital history trail through its new InfoPoint system, which includes an engaging mix of audio and visual content, quizzes, and puzzles. The project has been made possible through funding from a Heritage Lottery grant.Visitors can now explore the centuries-old history of the church and village by scanning a QR code on the InfoPoint, gaining access to the archive of stories, memories, and historical details.The launch of "Voices of Woolsery" took place on Saturday, 14th September, attracting more than 200 locals and visitors. The event was part of the Devon Historic Churches ‘Ride and Stride initiative, which encourages people to explore Devon's 600 churches on foot or by bike.A significant aspect of this project is the collection of recorded stories and memories from local residents, which will continue to grow as more contributions are added over time. This endeavour allows the church to serve as a living archive, preserving valuable parish history.Rev’d Jane Skinner, the vicar of All Hallows, expressed her enthusiasm: “We see the potential for the church to be a treasure that is opened up for the village and visitors to experience, discover, and enjoy. With InfoPoint, we become the archive for the parish, recording significant memories and information that may otherwise be lost. And all narrated by the people involved in this local history – telling their own stories."The launch event started off with the bellingers ringing, signalling the start of the event and various featured activities took place during the day, including a chance to climb the church tower, a Teddy Parachute Drop, crafts, and refreshments. Local Beavers and Cubs also participated, using the InfoPoint system to earn their local knowledge badges.Rev’d Jane Skinner added, “Capturing events, achievements, and stories is a gift for the future. We hope that this will inspire spiritual exploration in All Hallows, including meeting Jesus, who is depicted in the church's stained-glass window."Comments about the day:My children will enjoy hearing these stories as they grow up - and make recordings in the future!Great for kids to be able to come in and use their phones to do the toursI haven't been in church for 50 years and loved the tour, great way to spend an hourExcellent learnt all about the garage and Bucks MillsA lovely morning , interesting tour and friendship, food very blessedIt’s been too busy!I will come back and visit and listen to further stories in my own time (Organiser note; That is great, as we plan to release a new voice every month).I loved listening to local voices and their stories!Just overwhelmed, amazing and brilliant - will be back.Everyone was really welcoming , thank you!I would like a quiet session in a couple weeks time and to be shown how to get on with my smartphone, just confidence on how to use it. (good idea - we will help you with that)Everything changes and not always for the best, this is a good thing for WoolseryI loved it. I listened to Gordon and Garth and laughed - Barney's real Devon accent is stronger than my own!I'm a friend of Margaret and really enjoyed listening to her voice. I miss her, she taught my husband to play piano at 70!We’re learning! Looking at “King Cole” Mother, Sister and daughter all around their smartphone.Children enjoyed making badges, enjoying the fun activities today.Not just about the Church, children can relate to all the different storiesLovely to listen to all the local voices and accentsWould love to hear Children’s voices and young people included (Organisers note: That is the plan)A proper history of the village because people don't want to open books.This is my teat for my 77th birthday. I left Woolsery 49 years agoBeen here for years but stuff pre 1960s it is really nice to hear stories about the garage and how it used to be.Wonderful that we are enabled to do such a thing with the grant, important to keep such things - memories - takes me back!Really Brilliant! So glad we came by today, it was meant to be!We saw the post on social media and having the chance to go up the tower, really interesting visitAlways wanted to climb up the tower and now I was able to for the first time! A dad!Nice for those who are new to understand more about the village you belong to and connect.Really enjoyed it, I like the way it tells you - not too complicated - cannot think of anything to improve!Enjoyed memories brought back, listened to Gordon on the Twinning and visited France.Really enjoyed the tower trips and having the chance to go up!I enjoyed moments of watching people interact with the guided tour and listening to the voices.I managed to get on the guided tour. It was simple to navigate my way around. I've really enjoyed listening to all the voices, I enjoyed listening to Barney and his stories.I listened to the Twinning and it brought back so many happy memories of our exchanges we did between our villages.I listened to Jonathan Downes clips, on Richard Cole statue in the church and his memories.#HeritageLotteryFund #HeritageFund #NationalLottery
It's called the gathering as that is what it is. A gathering of people of different faiths, of no faiths, or faiths in-between.Just a fun evening of fellowship, with video clips, singing and discussion and time the on topic of the month and of course, most importantly, a bring and share supper and opportunity to get to know one another.ALL WELCOME the third Sunday of the month at the Methodist Chapel, Woolsery Please note that Septembers gathering has changed to the 29th September.
