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A Christmas Carol at St James’ Church

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Where: St James’ Church, Stanstead Abbotts, Hertfordshire
When: Wednesday 29th November at 7pm

On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited and miserly old man, is visited by the ghost of his business partner, Jacob Marley. Shown visions of Christmases Past, Present and Future he is offered one final chance of redemption… But will he take it?

This Christmas, audiences are invited to celebrate the festive season as critically acclaimed theatre company This Is My Theatre brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol to life in a stunning one-act adaptation.

Packed with charm, cheer and, of course, plenty of carols, our production is sure to spread joy and warm hearts this Christmas!

Written by Charles Dickens
Directed & Adapted by Sarah Slator
Music by Simon Stallard

Running time: Approximately 85 minutes

“Full of festive cheer… as faultless as ever!” – Lynn News

“Ramped up the festive feel-good with melodic carols and outstanding performances… Another 5-star presentation from this gifted team!” – Sussex Local Magazine

Tickets are selling fast!

Book your tickets now at…
https://www.thisismytheatre.com/stanstead-abbotts

Harvest Festival 2023: Thank you!

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Harvest Festival was a wonderful day held on Sunday 8th October 2023. There was a lovely service at the Old Parish Church of St James, which was full of people all there to celebrate the harvest. The church was beautifully decorated.

After the service, there was a lunch organized by Gini and Jonathan Trower in the Haybarn at Stanstead Bury Farm, Stanstead Abbotts. The food was delicious and it was a really joyful event for the community.

Special thanks go to:

  • Joe and Mo Howlett and the High Street Allotment holders – East Window and Altar Baesh Chapel
  • Nicholas Buxton and Easneye Estate – North window Baesh Chapel
  • Lucy Isham and Stanstead Abbotts Beaver scouts – North Window Baesh Chapel
  • Vanessa Murphy – South windows in Nave
  • Suzy and Tony Richardson – Entrance
  • Kate Green and GIng – Porch
  • Anne Sauntson – Altar and Pulpit
  • Aaron Griffin and Emma Clark who have grown much of the produce at Stanstead Bury
  • Louise Hedger of Vintage Afternoon Teas for the cake display

Thank you to everyone, especially Gini and Jonathan Trower and their helpers, for all the hard work that was put into making this a special event for the Benefice and the wider community.

The 3 Churches Benefice

St Margaretsbury Fireworks Display

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The Annual St Margaretsbury Bonfire & Fireworks Display is on Sunday 5th November at the Recreation Ground, St Margaretsbury, Herts SG12 8EH.

Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy this annual night of firework fun!

What is on offer?
• On-site parking (until full)
• Catering truck
• Kiddies mini fun-fair
• Hot mulled wine stall
• Licensed clubhouse bar

What are the timings?
(Timings are approximate)
Gates open at 4pm
Bonfire lit at 6:30pm
Fireworks at 6:45pm
Ends at 7:15pm

How much are tickets?
£20 Family of 4
£8 Adults
£5 Under 14
FREE Under 3

No booking required – pay on the door (cash or card).

Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9–15th October

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Local Sands supporter The 3 Churches Benefice will be giving bereaved families in Great Amwell, St Margarets and Stanstead Abbotts the opportunity to come together this Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9–15th October.

Sands, the charity that leads Baby Loss Awareness Week, works to save babies’ lives and support bereaved families. The Week is a time for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together, to remember much-loved and missed babies, and raise awareness of pregnancy and baby loss.

This special week is represented by its blue and pink ribbon logo, this image has been the inspiration to create Ribbon Displays up and down the UK, in every community, inviting those who have experienced loss to come together and remember their babies.  

The 3 Churches Benefice is hosting a Ribbon Display outside St Andrew’s Church and opening the church on Sunday 15th October from 12–4pm to support their Ribbon Run, which will take place at 1pm that day. They are putting together a team that plans to walk the 5km circuit from St Andrew’s to raise funds for Sands. Walkers and Runners welcome! To donate, visit their webpage HERE.

The loss of a baby or pregnancy is heart-breaking, and this is happening to families across the UK everyday. During Baby Loss Awareness Week, The 3 Churches Benefice wanted to create a special display to remember all the babies lost, whether recently or long ago.  

All money raised from the Ribbon Run will go to Sands, so they can continue to support families and reduce baby deaths, by investing in research and championing better maternity care. For anyone who needs the support of Sands you can find more information on their website www.sands.org.uk. 

Quiz Night for St John the Baptist Heating Replacement Fund

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Come along to an evening of quiz fun in aid of St John the Baptist Heating Replacement Fund on Friday 13th October, 7pm for a prompt 7.30pm start, at Great Amwell Parish Hall.

Please see the attached poster for more information.

For tickets, contact Bryan Brace 01992 447845 / bjbrace122@gmail.com or Richard / Margaret Mellor on 01920 460474 / richardmellor@btinternet.com.

The Big Quiz Night for Tearfund

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Join The 3 Churches Benefice for an epic evening of poverty-beating, community-building fun! Every penny raised will go to Tearfund, who work tirelessly to fight extreme poverty throughout the world.

Saturday 7th October
7pm
The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots

£5 per person
Teams of up to 8 people
Bring your own drinks & snacks

Get tickets in advance from Rosemary (rosemaryijames@virginmedia.com) or Janet (jdance50@yahoo.co.uk)
Or purchase (in cash) on the door!

See the event poster:

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To learn more about Tearfund and the important work they, you can watch this video below or visit their website HERE.

Harvest Festival 2023

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Celebrate the Harvest Festival with us!

On Sunday 8th October, a traditional Harvest Festival celebration is being held for everyone in the three villages to enjoy! Come and enjoy the beautiful historic church of St James, give thanks for the harvest and celebrate locally produced food in all its variety.

HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE
11am at St James’ Church, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts

HARVEST LUNCH
12.30pm in the Haybarn at Stanstead Bury Farm, Stanstead Abbotts
Tickets £15. Booking essential

To book your place for lunch or for more information, please email ginitrower@btinternet.com or book online at EventBrite.

Everyone is welcome!

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New book from local author, Annette Hannah!

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Annette Hannah, a local author, recently collaborated with us for our summer writing competition; the winner of which is announced in our latest issue (September 2023).

We are pleased to see that her latest book, Lottie’s School of Dance, has just published and is available to purchase at Amazon HERE.

Lottie’s School of Dance is set in the historic market town of Bramblewood, which is inspired by our very own Stanstead Abbotts and Ware.

Do check it out!

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