What's been happening in Church - May to August​​​​
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​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.
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Saturday July 12th - 3.00 pm.   Ben's Farewell Party.   St. Matthew's West End.   As most of you will know
our Vicar, Ben, has retired.   St. Matthew's PCC  hosted a joint Benefice farewell afternoon tea party
in St. Matthew's West End.   It was a super afternoon and representatives from all the parishes come to
say thank you and good-bye  to Ben after his many years of service to us all. 
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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.    Such an interesting talk drew in the crowds and was enjoyed by us all.
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3rd Wednesday of each month (except Dec and Jan) - 7 p.m. - Marstow Craft Evenings.   Our craft project for
2025 is going well.   Come along and help at our popular, fun evening.   No experience needed, bring your
own craft if you prefer.   Refreshments provided.   No charge.​​
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Sunday 14th September - 10 am - Harvest festival service in Church.   
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Saturday 20th September - 6.30 p.m.  at  Fivefold, Llangarron HR9 6NT - Harvest Supper.   ​​​​​
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Saturday 11th October - 6.30 p.m. - Barn Dance, Whitchurch Memorial Hall.   We had a great evening
on this our first joint venture for Marstow and Ganarew parishes, with a rousing, family evening of good
food and dancing to the popular Plump Hill Band.   
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What's next:
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CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY CAROL SERVICE - 4PM
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Start Christmas with our service of familiar carols and short readings that will be followed by seasonal
refreshments.   
Children, if you would like to, come in costume - angel, shepherd, king, inn keeper, travellers.   Bring your
own sheep, donkey, teddy.Parking signed and available - HR9 6HE
ALL WELCOME
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For next year:
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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.
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Don't forget to keep looking at this website for dates/times and more details of events: 
marstowchurch.org
 

Pictures from our previous events.