SUMMER FETE - 21 JUNE AT 2PM

DONT FORGET THE SUMMER FETE AT ST ANDREWS CHURCH
CHERRY HINTON - LOTS OF STALLS AND SURPRISES. HOMEMADE CAKES AND TEA.
PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY NOW!!!!!!!!

The ALTAR CANDLES

I love these candles, particularly the colour of them. They stand on the altar looking simple yet beautiful

UNUSUAL WINDOW

The vestry in the church is not open to casual visitors, but I thought you might be interested in seeing a very unusual window - very different from normal church windows. If anyone knows anything about this type of window, please comment.

The churchyard in May

I do love the churchyard at this time of year, with all the new growth coming along. I guess the gardeners don't enjoy it quite as much - there is a LOT of grass cutting to do. If anyone retired feels they would like to help keep the churchyard tidy, get in touch with the Vicar, Barry Linney.

In the meantime, we can enjoy the bluebells, the primroses, the cow parsley and the new roses.
Come and walk around the graveyard on a nice day. It is very relaxing, quiet and peaceful.

IT'S SUMMER FETE TIME AGAIN

Put this date in your diary now - 21 JUNE 2pm ST ANDREWS CHURCH AND GROUNDS

Our Annual Summer Fete is being held in the church and grounds this year. As usual there will be many interesting stalls and items and tea and cakes in the Centre.

Dont miss out on this special occasion.

ED'S FUNERAL

Wednesday was a sombre day. St Andrew's church was full and Ed's family, friends and members of the community came to pay their respects to a good man. Many people stood at the back of the church. Barry Linney (vicar) shared the service with Chris Boulton and
Lindsay Meader (previously vicar and curate at St Andrew's). The music and tributes were very moving - Ed's son and daughter gave their tributes to their Dad - he would have been proud of them. The song Spirit in the Sky was played and at the end of the service Ed was taken to Brinkley cemetery with the sound of the song that was always played at the end of his discos - Take me home, Country Roads. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Ed Rule - Memorial Service

The memorial service for our dear friend Ed Rule will be at St Andrew's Church Cherry Hinton on Wednesday 2 April at l2 noon. A very sad day for all of us.
May he Rest in Peace.

EASTER SUNDAY

It wasn't a good day last Sunday. It was snowing and cold. But people turned up to see the church flowers at Easter and to have home-made cream teas. Church notelets were sold and there was a popular book stall. £500 was made for church funds.
It was hard work for the organisers, but an enjoyable afternoon for all of us.

The Tower in the Snow

Easter at St Andrews

Here are some pictures of the Easter Flowers at Church on Easter Sunday, some outside pictures and some of the weather on Easter Sunday morning.

SAD NEWS FOR THE CHURCH COMMUNITY

Our dear friend and important member of our Church community,
Ed Rule, died on Good Friday after a short illness.
He was a highly involved and active member of our Church
and had recently retired as Churchwarden. He was a very well-known
and greatly loved person in the community and the world
is a sadder place without him.

R I P

Memorial service for Ivy Pamphilon

Recently one of the church members died. A memorial service was
held in the church recently to give thanks for her life. It was an
unforgettable service. Her family and friends read extracts from notes
she had made about her life - a truly amazing life. The music played
was beautiful and her daughter in law played the harp during the service - so lovely.

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING INTERESTING TO SEE IN THE CHURCHYARD

Every time I look in the churchyard I see something interesting. Particularly the flowers are beautiful there most of the year round. I see people sitting in various areas, enjoying the weather when it is good and relishing the peace and quiet surroundings. At the moment the Spring flowers are out. Here is a view for you to relish.