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Calverleigh July 2018 Round Up

We hope that you've all enjoyed the Summer this year - that's right we actually had one for more than a few days!

Our annual Day of Prayer took place on Saturday 12 May, with once again well over 30 people taking part, each with a half hour prayer slot. Our thanks go to all those who participated in this very worthwhile prayerful time.

On Saturday 26 May the Duck Race began from just below Lurley bridge with the honours of starting the race going to Mr William Heathcoat-Amory.  With a few very wet children following the ducks down the watercourse; the pink, blue or yellow ducks wound their way to the finishing post opposite Palmershayes and into the very capable hands of the judges. With ducks retrieved from the river, 'owners' made their way up to the village hall for food and drink and awaited the results.  Over £900 was raised, which was divided between the Devon Air Ambulance and Calverleigh Church.  Thank you to the organisers Geoffrey and Lorna, sellers and sponsors of ducks, to Aubrey and Sheila for the use of their field, all the helpers in the kitchen and to everyone who supported or helped in any way to make this a very enjoyable afternoon.

Our Songs of Praise service, led by Aubrey, was held on Sunday 3 June with many of the congregation choosing their favourite hymn, some of which were well known traditional hymns along with more modern ones, with a total of nine hymns being sung.  There were two items from the choir, one of which was 'wrapped around' the intercessions.  The talk was about 'hidden treasures' and the congregation were invited to discover what delights could be hiding within the jar on display.

June 17 was Fathers' Day and the service was led by Jackie. It was also the birthday of one of our more senior church family, with many happy returns given to Derek on his doubly special day.

Our congratulations go to Gary and Alison Smith who will have celebrated 40 years of marriage in July and to any one else who is celebrating a special birthday, anniversary or happy event.  If you would like to have a mention of an upcoming celebration then please contact Dave Burton, whose details are at the end of this parishes' news

Sadly in June, we heard of the passing of two people well known to both Calverleigh and Loxbeare folk. Ern Perry, who used to live in Loxbeare for a great many years before moving closer to town and Gwen Berry, also from Loxbeare and who was interred in our churchyard.  Our thoughts and prayers are with both families at this sad and difficult time and also with any others who are mourning the loss of a loved one either recently or longer ago. 

On 1 July Mollie was brought to church for baptism by her parents, godparents, family and friends. Mollie's great grandfather David Burnett was a long time bell ringer at Calverleigh and it is lovely to see the family connection continue.

Also on 1 July, in the afternoon, was our Open air service which was led by Tasha and unfortunately had to be held in the church.  After all the lovely hot weather we had been having, this was the day the rain came, albeit in showers, but enough to change our plans.  Ad Lib again played the music for us and introduced us to a couple of more modern songs.  Our thanks go to Tony and Warwick for their informative information on the hymns that we sang and also to all who provided refreshments for the congregation afterwards.

On Friday 6 July the Potato Competition was held at the Rose and Crown.  A variety of both success and failure led to a mixed evening, with some people leaving their potatoes in the ground to continue growing to those who presented their 'crop' very nicely in a little jewellery box.  The winning lady, Lorna Thomas, had a crop of 16lb 13oz, well done Lorna, Pauline Berry (7lb 3oz) and Alex Fitzhugh (4lb 4oz).  The winning  man was Kipper Heywood with a weight of 8lb 13oz, Gary Smith (7lb 6.5 oz) and Geoffrey Thomas (6lb 9oz).  Our thanks go to Gillian, Mary and Tim for organising the evening and doing the auction and also to Pat, Michelle and Beth of the Rose and Crown for their hospitality and the variety of cooked potatoes for supper.  A total of £400 was raised during the evening for church funds.

Coming Up...

If you get the magazine in time (or are reading this online), don't forget that although there is not officially 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. Services will be, of course, held at other EVC churches so you can still go along to those before or after joining us!

A reminder that the Calverleigh Produce Show entries need to be back to Rita or Sheila by August 10. The show takes place on August 25 at the Village Hall. Doors open for results, teas, coffees and cakes from 2.30pm.

Harvest weekend is 8/9 September. The Harvest Supper will take place on Saturday 8 Sept meeting from 6.30pm, for a 7pm start with special guest and ex-Olympic runner Chris Maddox giving a short talk. Tickets will be available shortly. The Harvest Thanksgiving service will be on the Sunday. Please see the services section of the website for times.

Our Autumn Fayre will take place on Saturday 17 November. More details next time!  

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