PROCEEDS FROM COFFEE MORNING HELD ON WEDS 6TH MARCH IN AID OF CHARD RESERVOIR LNR We made a profit of £223.37 which has been given to Hannah, the Ranger of Chard Reservoir. Thank you to you all who came along … Continue reading
Dear friends This Sunday is St Patrick’s day! Patron saint of Ireland, it is a very important day for the Irish people and for all those with connections to the ‘Emerald Isle’. Patrick is also an important figure in the evangelism … Continue reading
2024 CHAFFCOMBE CALENDARS Thank you to everyone who purchased a 2024 calendar. We made a profit ol £245.00 inctuding donations, which was shared between the Church (£106;75 + 25% gift aid = £134.47) and Newsline Talking Newspaper (£138.25 – no … Continue reading
Dear Friends The Archbishop of Canterbury’s chosen Lent Book this year is ‘Tarry Awhile’ by Selina Stone. It is a book on the wisdom of Black Spirituality, particularly focussing on the tradition of ‘tarrying’ (waiting) as a community to draw … Continue reading
Dear all It is often in the most unexpected moments that we discover a time of joy. Joy is not something that you can ‘book’, or order on Amazon. Although Joy can be that sense of excited anticipation as you open … Continue reading
COFFEE MORNING – WEDS 7TH FEBRUARY Our Coffee Morning held on Weds 7th February made a profit of £197.70 which has been donated to our St Michael & All Angels Church. Thank you to everyone who provided cakes, raffle prizes … Continue reading
Dear friends This Sunday we celebrate Candlemas, or as otherwise known, The Presentation of Christ in the Temple. Jesus is 40 days old and, as per the Jewish tradition of the day, Mary and Joseph take him to the Temple … Continue reading
Dear all Just a reminder that there is an open invite to all to pop along to the vicarage on Saturday morning for a slice of Epiphany cake and a cuppa! Those who were at Thorncombe on ‘Stir up Sunday’ … Continue reading
PROCEEDS OF TAFFY THOMAS’ CONCERT I have only just received an invoice from Take Art for this concert which I have paid. I have forwarded by BACS to the Village Hall Account the sum of £348.80 being the profit made … Continue reading
Dear Friends Happy New Year! Last Sunday we celebrated Epiphany; the journey and arrival of the wise men / 3 kings at the scene of the nativity. I think it is probably my favourite part of the Christmas story. It … Continue reading
Dear friends As I write this I am sat at the back of St John’s while 116 children from Key Stage 2 at Tatworth Primary School rehearse for their Christmas services on Friday. It is a wonderful vibrant organized chaos … Continue reading
Dear all If it wasn’t for the cold air and the shop displays, it seems scarcely believable that Christmas is just around the corner again. And as much as the die hard traditionalists amongst us might want to delay the … Continue reading
CHAFFCOMBE COFFEE MORNING WED 6TH DECEMBER10.30 – 12.00 THIS TIME TO RAISE MONIES FOR Where: Chaffcombe Village Hall Times: 10.30 – 12.00 Who: All are welcome. Young and old, parishioners and visitors. Homemade cakes, tea/coffee available for a generous donation. … Continue reading
Dear all The Gospel reading for today is Luke 17:20-25; which includes this verse from Jesus: “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it … Continue reading
Dear all I had hoped that 2 stiles on the footpaths between the A30 and Fosse Way would have been repaired/replaced by now but they remain unsafe to use so we will not venture in this direction. However the diverted … Continue reading
Thank you to you all who kindly came to our Jazz Band evening last week. It was a great night and thank you for all of your positive comments. We made an astonishing profit of £459, after paying for the … Continue reading
Tuesday 5th September at 10.0 0 a.m. Weather permitting of course! I am planning a walk (not too foolishly I hope) in the hope that what is currently forecast as showery weather will turn out better on the day. This … Continue reading
SUNSET CAFE STOMPERS (JAZZ BAND) will be playing at Chaffcombe Village Hall on Friday 15th September 2023 at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are £10 (including light refreshments and a glass of wine). The Jazz Band plays great tunes, e.g. from Scott … Continue reading
Dear all I have been waiting in vain for a break in the weather but all we can hope for at the moment is lighter rain so I thought it may be safe to venture forth. Footpaths in the parish … Continue reading
ST MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS FLOWER FESTIVAL CHAFFCOMBE Not only were we blessed with a gloriously sunny weekend for our Flower Festival but without the generous time and efforts of so many people none of it would have been possible. … Continue reading