News: Templeton March Update 2025: News: Templeton March Update 2025
News: Templeton March Update 2025
Date Added: 01/03/2025 @ 9:01am
March, much loved by hares, is never a dull month. March is the first month of Spring where we start to shake off the Winter chill. March 'comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb'. This proverb dates back to the 17th century and is one of many traditional sayings about the tempestuous and transitional nature of this month's weather. If you are someone who finds themselves outdoors for work or play, you may feel the quickening beauty and promise of March and the optimism of Spring – just take a coat!
St Margaret’s Church and Churchyard
Maintenance of St Margaret’s Church and churchyard is an ongoing process. Despite specialist paintwork, there have been issues with the interior, and new paint peeling off the walls. Some of the stonework has now been exposed which is good but the roof tiles, crenulations, and woodwork all need attention. Once the weather improves, we would like to hold a working group event and give the churchyard a spring clean. Many thanks to Bertie Dent who is doing voluntary work for his Duke of Edinburgh Award and has been cleaning the windows and floors of the church.
Services
The Sunday services for March and April are published in the centre pages of this magazine. The Sunday services at St Margaret’s Church, Templeton, are all at 10.45 am and will be held on March 2nd (Morning Service), March 16th (Holy Communion Cluster) March 30th (Mothering Sunday Service), April 6th (Morning Service), April 18thth (Good Friday Easter Reflections), April 20th (Easter Sunday Family Service with an Easter Garden-making event and Easter Egg Hunt). If you or your family have any favourite hymns that you would like included in any of the services, just let our churchwardens Reg or William know (contact details on page 2).
Church Electoral Roll
Every six years, a new Church electoral roll is prepared. If you are a churchgoer and are not already on the Church electoral roll, there are application forms on the table in St Margaret’s Church for you to complete and pass on to Reg or William (contact details on the second page of the magazine).
Future Events
Come and have fun on our Bingo Night on Saturday 1 March 2025 at Templeton Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm. Eyes down 7.30pm prompt. The bar will be open. Lots of prizes to win!
Templeton Run – Sunday 23 March from 9am at Templeton Village Hall.
The Exe Valley Rotary Club and the South West Road Runners are organising their annual Charity Templeton Run. This year they are raising money for the suicide prevention charity “Andy’s Man Club,” a fantastic mental health-based charity. The Village Hall will provide refreshments for the runners and marshals. The course follows a route starting at Templeton Village Hall and goes through beautiful countryside into the Cruwys Woods, which Guy Cruwys has kindly opened for the occasion. If you’re interested in entering the run, which is overseen by the South West Road Runners (SWRR), the link is https://www.swrr.co.uk/feighan-fury/ – book yourself a place now!
Templeton Variety Show. Friday 11 and Saturday 12 April
If you came to the last one, you know you are in for a treat. Anything could happen and it probably will, so come and enjoy the entertainment at our Templeton Variety Show. Starts at 7:00pm. £5 for Adults and £2 Children (not suitable for children under 6 years). Popcorn and ice-cream will be on sale and the bar will be open.
And don’t forget the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday 20 April at St Margaret’s Church, Templeton straight after the Easter Sunday Service! Great fun for the entire family.
Safari Supper - Saturday 26 April from 6.30pm
A Safari Supper is a great way to enjoy getting together for a meal and to raise funds. Starters and drinks will be served for everyone, including the hosts, at St Margaret’s Church at 6.30pm. The main meal and dessert will be prepared and eaten at different people’s homes in and around Templeton. If you’d like to be a host or a guest for the Safari Supper please get in touch with Bindy on 01884 860655 or email (belinda. linden1949 @ gmail. com) Price per person - £10. Proceeds in aid of St Margaret’s Church, Templeton.
Regular Gatherings
Art Group: Every second Tuesday 10am-12 midday Templeton Village Hall. No charge. Just come along. Coffee and cake provided.
Book Group: Templeton Village Hall. Second Wednesday of every month at 3pm. Although the group is at full capacity at the moment, please contact Julie 01884 233507 if you would like to be contacted when there’s a vacancy.
Knit and Natter: At St Margaret’s Church on the last Friday of each month 10.30am to 12 midday. Bring any repair work, embroidery, crochet, knitting, or just come along for a cuppa and biscuits and a chat!
Gardening Club – often held at different member’s homes, this is a great opportunity to discuss all things gardens and gardening for both new and more experienced gardeners. This popular club will start again in the Spring. If you’d like to know more, please do get in touch with Ginah (ginahpalmer @ gmail. com). We look forward to seeing you.
Templeton Village Hall and Social Club: Come up on a club night (Monday and Saturday evenings from 8.00pm to 11pm) for a drink and a chat. Maybe you would like to have a game of darts, pool, table tennis or skittles? Annual club membership is £2 and the drinks are very reasonably priced. If you would like to book the village hall for a birthday party, meeting, or any other event, contact Bindy 01884 860655.
Thoughts, Prayers and Best Wishes
Our prayers, prayers and best wishes go to all those who are unwell, who have been in hospital, awaiting or recovering from surgery, or who are having a tough time.
