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From Reverend Claire Rose-Casemore:
One morning recently, on my early morning walk with the dog, I noticed the combine harvesters were out in force. This year the fields are looking more healthy than last and the garden has produced abundant crops of beans, courgettes, onions and tomatoes. The combination of rain and sun this summer has contributed to what we all hope will be a good harvest.
Living somewhere like Ashby, you are probably more aware than most of the hard work and dedication of all those who work tirelessly on the land. No doubt a huge cheer will go up when the harvest is brought home!
It has always been and, hopefully, will continue to be that way. In celebration we are holding a Harvest Festival service on Sunday 27 September at 4pm. Please do join us if you are able. It will be a service for all ages; as well as singing our favourite hymns, there will be activities for the children. Please would you bring produce and donations to offer at this service. The food will be given to the Mayday Centre in Daventry (for people who have had a struggle in life) and money donations will go to Farm Crisis Network, which helps farmers who have fallen on hard times. Thank you in advance for your generosity. I hope to see you there!
God bless, Revd Claire
Congratulations:
to Richard & Kate and Henry & Nova, who are getting married at Ashby in September. Congratulations also to the Broomfield family on their wedding blessing and baptisms.
From the Parochial Church Council:
As part of our 800 year celebrations we invite the children of the village to learn more about the history and ancestry of the village and church - from 10am until 2.30pm (including a picnic lunch) on Sunday 6 September. Contact Dorothy Amos or Sue Brooks to reserve a place.
The annual Patronal Festival and Friends’ Day will take place on Saturday 3 October. There will be a service in the church at 11.15am, followed by a buffet lunch in the village hall. Please contact Janet Weaver on 899170 for tickets.
On Sunday 4 October the gospel singer, Denise Gordon, will be returning to our church in concert in memory of our departed friend and neighbour, Adrian Weaver. Tickets are limited and are £9 in advance – contact Sue Brooks, as they will no doubt sell out quickly.
September 2009 - dates for your diary
Sunday 6th:
short service at 10am followed by the Children’s Education Day
Sunday 13th:
Holy Communion at 9.15am
Sunday 20th:
Team joint service to celebrate Holy Cross at Daventry
with Bishop Flack at 11am
Sunday 27th:
Harvest Festival at 4pm
Every Wednesday:
prayers at 4.30pm
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