
What's been happening in Church?
Saturday 10th May - VE Day Anniversary Celebrations. Marstow bells rang out to celebrate the end of
the war in Europe on 8th May, followed by a party on Saturday at the church on a glorious, sunny
afternoon. A fascinating talk about local Land Girls by Graham O'Connell was followed by a sumptuous
tea and Prosecco. The plant stall organised by Hillary with Angela's help was mobbed. A very happy afternoon for Marstow Parish and our friends. A big thank you to our Parish Council for the donation
towards costs, Marstow PCC team for organising the event and Graham.
What Else is Happening:
Parish Council Meeting - 7.30 p.m. - Tuesday 1st July, St. Matthew's West End. The agenda is always
available at least one week before the meeting on the website, marstowpc.org.uk A list of Marstow
Parish Councillors is also on the website.
Saturday July 12th - 3.00 pm. Ben's Farewell Party. St. Matthew's West End. As most of you will know
our Vicar, Ben, is retiring. St. Matthew's PCC is delighted that it has been agreed that we will host Ben's
joint Benefice farewell afternoon tea party in St. Matthew's West End. Representatives from the
parishes have agreed to contribute. We do hope you can all come to say thank you and good-bye to
Ben after his many years of service to us all.
Wednesday 16th July & August 20th - 7 p.m. Marstow Craft Evening - 7 p.m. - in Church. Do join us
for a fun evening, no experience is needed and you can bring your own craft project if you prefer. Refreshment provided.
No charge.
Thursday 28th August - 7 p.m. Talk in church by Graham and Angela O'Connell - A House Through
Time. A fascinating illustrated talk about the people and stories associated with a local manor house
farm bringing to life local history with all its marriages, deaths, hardships and scandals.
Followed by refreshments. No charge but donations to St. Matthew's will be welcome.
Saturday 20th September - 6.30 p.m. at Fivefold, Llangarron HR9 6NT - Harvest Supper. Phyll and
Ian will be hosting - do join us for drinks in the garden (as long as it's not raining) followed by a Cottage
Pie and Apple Crumble supper. Everyone welcome.
Sunday 21st September - 11 am - Harvest festival service in Church. We look forward to welcoming
you at St. Matthew's for our joyful celebration of the harvest. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday 11th October - 6.30 p.m. - Barn Dance, Whitchurch memorial Hall - Together with Ganarew
PCC.
Fund-Raising and Community Events. If you have any good ideas that you think would work, please
contact Phyllhannah@btinternet.com and we can discuss them at our next meeting and hopefully
include them in next year's programme.
Don't forget to keep looking at this website for dates/times and more details of events:
marstowchurch.org
Last year we had some really good events (see below) and this year is proving to be equally as fun, so put
these dates in your diary and do join us if you can - we would love to see you.
Pictures from our previous events.








Border News
Border News is delivered locally as well as being available on line. If you are not receiving a copy and would like to, please contact Phyll Hannah at
01989 770 617.
Parish Council Meetings
Marstow Parish Council hold their meetings at St. Matthew's West End. The meetings are open to any members of the public who wish to attend.