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It is so good to see our glorious countryside coming back to life with trees and hedgerows bursting with wonderful colour once again.

Bishop Sarah
Bishop Sarah came to our Palm Sunday Mission Community group service. It was one of her final services in Devon as Bishop of Crediton. A full church of over 100 people from around the valley and Tiverton attended, with many taking part through the service. Steph led the service with Bishop Sarah giving the sermon. A bring and share lunch was held in the village hall afterwards. Our very best wishes and congratulations go to Bishop Sarah as she moves away to take up her new post as Bishop of London.

Agape
The Maundy Thursday Agape meal, hosted by Withleigh, was attended by people from around the Mission Community. Thank you to the people of Withleigh who provided a lovely meal for this time of fellowship and reflection.

Good Friday and Easter
On Good Friday a service of meditation was held at Calverleigh church as part of the Lent Meditations.  Thank you Steph for some thought provoking moments. Our Easter Sunday service was a 9.30am Holy Communion and over 60 people (including 11 children),  came to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.  The church was beautifully adorned with beautiful spring flowers.

Daniel and Lorna
April 7 saw the wedding of Daniel Webber and Lorna Wilson.  The day started with rain but the weather later cleared in time for the happy couple to leave the church as Mr and Mrs Webber.  We send our very best wishes to them for a long and happy future together.

APCM
At the APCM on 11th April, Aubrey Goldsworthy and Jackie Herniman were voted in to carry on as Churchwardens for another 12 months. They were thanked for all their hard work (and they do work very very hard indeed!) as were all who are involved in church life in any way: those on the mowing, cleaning and flower rota’s, worship leaders, lesson readers, those who read intercessions, fund raisers, bell ringers, magazine distributors etc. Our grateful thanks go to you all for helping to keep our church going and also for keeping it looking so nice and tidy for parishioners and visitors alike.  

The PCC was also voted back en-bloc and our thanks go to them all for they do towards the smooth running of the church and we would like to especially thank Mrs Hilda Forward and Mr. Nick Lineham for their continued organ playing for our services.
 
Baptisms
The baptism of Matilda Burton, long-awaited daughter of Nikki and Dave, took place on 15 April.  Supported by many family, church family and friends, the church was once again full.  A lovely service was led by Steph and guests were provided with a not so 'light lunch' afterwards in the hall.

April was a very busy month for the Webber family as on 29 the church hosted a double baptism.  Emily Webber, daughter of Cheryl and Andrew, and Archie Gardner, son of Sam and Tom, were supported by many family and friends who filled the pews and the extra seating.  It was lovely to see so many young families in church for this very special occasion and we are sure that great-grandma Myrtle must have been so proud to be surrounded by so many family and friends. 

Clean Up
Our church spring clean day took place on 21 April.  A band of willing helpers turned out on the day with their dusters, brushes and mops and did a brilliant job, cleaning high and low and everywhere in-between.  Our grateful thanks go to all who helped in any way and also to those who, because of prior commitments on the day, gave time on the Friday to do their bit and supply us with some yummy cookies.

Get well soon
Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been unwell, are awaiting/recovering from treatment or mourning the loss of a loved one. We hope that you will all be feeling better and at peace soon.

Coming Up...
The Duck Race is proving to be a popular fund raiser and time of fellowship. This year it takes place on Saturday 27 May 2018 and will be in aid of Devon Air Ambulance and Calverleigh Church. It all starts at Lurley Bridge at 3pm with parking at the bridge or at the Village Hall. Ducks will cost £2 each.

Refreshments will be served at the Village Hall after the race where prizes will be awarded. This year we have been generously sponsored by R W Berry & Son, Heard and Sendell, James Pryce Tractors, Jansen UK, Morrish Landscaping & Building, Romantica of Devon, The Jolly Vintner, Waterman's Country Supplies and I J Webber & Sons.

The now annual Flower and Produce show will be on 25 August in the Village Hall, with the usual competitions, teas etc. Schedules are now available from Rita or Sheila.

Our Open-air service takes place on Sunday 1 July at 3pm in the churchyard (hopefully the weather will be good to us), with music once again by Ad-Lib.

There might not officially be a service in Calverleigh on 29 July, but we are holding another of our informal get-together's from 10am. Come along for some Coffee, Cake and Company (though Tea & Biscuits may also be served!) even if it's just for 5-10 minutes.

Cleaning Rota
28 May / 9 Jun: Mrs M Furneaux
11 / 23 Jun: Miss S Goldsworthy
25 Jun / 7 Jul: Mrs N Burton
9 / 21 Jul: Mrs A Webber
23 Jul / 4 Aug: Mrs R Tapp

Mowing Rota
28 May / 9 Jun: Mr C Durnan
11  / 23 Jun: Mr A Hancock
25 Jun / 7 Jul: Mr S Powell
9 / 21 Jul: The Heathcoat-Amory Family
23 Jul / 4 Aug: Mr K Hayes            

Altar Flower Rota
27 May / 3 Jun: Mrs R Tapp
10 / 17 Jun: Ms L Carrey
24 Jun / 1 Jul: Mrs A Webber
8 / 15 Jul: Mrs T Pugsley
22 / 29 Jul: Mrs M Furneaux

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