Woolsery Show 2022 (120th in its history) was a very successful day – the weather turned out to be on our side and after the initial wet was a bright cloudy day, and the ground dried out which made things easier. We followed the rota and were kept busy with a constant request for tea / coffee / squash and biscuits – with a result of £270.20 being collected by donations – giving £135.10 to each church. The colouring session was organised by Woolsery Youth Club who also provided the colouring sheets, colouring pens and lollipops as a thank-you when completed, which were well received. The hand prints for Youth Christian network climate conference were supplied and completed at the event and are being posted off to be added to others being put on display. The clear sides gave good cover and was so much more open than previous years, and the tent itself was much larger – thank you to who ever organised its setting up and layout, resulting in a good view of the arena. We wish to thank everyone who either provided refreshments or joined the rota (sorry will not list names for fear of omitting someone) and to all who came and supported us, the Churches are always there for you and it was good to meet up.
As part of the Church of England’s social media campaign #StainedGlassSummer we’d like you to visit us at All Hallows Church. The Church is open from 9am to 5pm most days and on Wednesdays we host a coffee morning from10am – noon. The east window, above the altar, was paid for by a Mrs Holderness in February 1925 in memory of her husband. It is a three light window and is a truly beautiful representation of the crucifixion. The centre light is of the Saviour on the cross, with Mary Magdalene kneeling at the base of the cross. The light on the left-hand side of the window depicts the Virgin Mary, the Holy Mother, whilst that on the right shows the apostle St John. The medallions and scroll work show the leaves and grapes of the vine. In dedication, the inscription at the foot of the window reads “To the glory of God, and in memory of the Reverend William Holderness, vicar of this parish from 1869 to 1884, Elizabeth Jane, his second wife, and Katherine Howard (Heathcote) and William Harold, their Children”. Visit our website https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9026/ or find us on Facebook ‘Churches together at Woolsery’ for more details about our Church. #churchofengland #stainedglasssummer #AllHallowsChurch #Woolsery #Devon
We are looking forward to attending Woolsery & District Agricultural Show on Monday 25th July 2022. It will be great fun to be back at our local agricultural show at Clovelly Estate.Do pop in and visit the church tent to relax, chill have a natter whilst watching the buzz of the show all around you. Woolsery Youth Club have provided a colouring competition for families to sit and rest and join in.We will be serving refreshments all day - come and see us #show #agriculture #agriculturelife #Churchestogetherwoolsery #Devon #woolsery #refreshment
We have some wonderful news to share, at the next book sale we have a special visitor, a bear with no name along with Artist Lucy Sheffield.Lucy is taking part in the Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) public art sculpture trail by painting one of the 25 individual five-foot-tall bears that will form a series of mini trails in around Barnstaple, Bideford, Torrington, Ilfracombe and South Molton throughout September and October. In November all the bears will be auctioned off to an art collector. In the meantime Lucy is fundraising for CHSW by offering people the chance to name the Bear £1 per name (with a chance to win £10 Amazon voucher)You can also have a positive word written on the Bear - come along to the church on Saturday 30th July 2023 and meet Lucy and the Bear.If you are unable to make the sale, but would like to donate online click on this link here: <b>https://bit.ly/3Oito0A</b>
