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The 3 Churches Benefice Christmas Tree Festival

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Christmas Tree Festival
2–6pm on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th December
St Margarets’ Parish Church

This year, for the first time, The 3 Churches Benefice of Great Amwell, St Margarets and Stanstead Abbots are holding a Christmas Tree Festival at St Margarets’ Parish Church. We are hoping it will be a great success and an opportunity for us all, as a community, to get into the spirit of Christmas!

Entry to the Festival will be free, but seasonal refreshments will be available to buy for those visiting. We will also have a raffle. Please bring along cash (small change where possible). Any proceeds will go towards the work and upkeep of St Mary’s Church, St Margarets.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Rev’d Sarah Forrest, Priest in Charge

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The Three Villages Magazine: Issue 8 is here!

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The December 2023 issue of The Three Villages Magazine is here and available to purchase for £1 across the three villages. Be sure to pick up your copy!

You can find it at a number of locations including, but not limited to:
St John the Baptist, Great Amwell
St Mary the Virgin, St Margarets
St Andrew, Stanstead Abbots
The Village Pharmacy
The Maltings Coffee House
Stanstead Abbotts & St Margarets Village Club
The Red Lion
The Bridge Shop

In this issue, along with all our regular features, you will find the latest in our Local Historic Faces & Places series, the winners of our School Christmas Bauble Competition, a charity focus on Equine Table Top Sales, tips on how to stay well during the winter months and much, much more!

We hope that you enjoy this latest issue.

If you are struggling to get a hold of a copy, please do get in touch and we will see how we can help.

Thank you for your continued support,
The Three Villages Team

The 3 Churches Benefice: Advent & Christmas

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The 3 Churches Benefice has lots of wonderful services/events running over the Advent & Christmas period. Everyone is welcome to come along, follow the star and join the song!

Check out the poster for all the dates…

To download the PDF, click below…

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If you have any questions, or would like more information about any of the services listed, please email admin@3churches.net.

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Foodbank Donations

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The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub is in need of donations, especially:

  • Tinned vegetables
  • Long life milk
  • Jars of sauces – for pasta and rice.

Donations can be dropped off on Wednesday morning between 10.30–11.30am at St Margarets’ Parish Church or to Sue Webb at 8 Miller Lane, Stanstead Abbotts.

Any donations are gratefully received.

Issue 8 coming soon!

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Issue 8 (December 2023) is now with the printer and will be available to purchase from 1st December at all the usual locations.

In this issue, along with our regular features, you will find the latest in our Local Historic Faces & Places series, the winners of our School Christmas Bauble Competition, a charity focus on Equine Table Top Sales, tips on how to stay well during the winter months and much, much more!

If you struggle to get a hold of a copy, please do get in touch and we will see how we can help.

Issue 8 wraps up our second year of The Three Villages Magazine! If you have any ideas of things you would like to see in future issues, please do drop us an email to print.threevillagesmagazine@gmail.com or using the CONTACT US page.

Thank you for your support!
The Three Villages Team

Soccer School at St Margaretsbury FC

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St Margaretsbury has re-established their Soccer School! Catering to Boys and Girls from 3 to 8 years in age, these coaching-focused sessions aim to instil a love for the beautiful game. The children are encouraged to develop their skills in a non-competitive environment, while embracing the values of teamwork, discipline and fair play.

Ex-Spurs Player Luke Steel, who sadly suffered a career-ending football injury, has since built up his own successful youth academy and has partnered with our Soccer School to prepare two U7s sides ready for the 24/25 season to complement the existing youth teams. It offers a pathway for children, moving from fun non-competitive to competitive football to achieve their best.

If you’re interested, contact Luke on 07508 727912.

Can you help the Foodbank?

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The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub is in need of donations, specifically:

  • tinned meat, fish, soup, rice pudding and custard;
  • Christmas treats biscuits and chocolates, including advent calendars.

Donations can be dropped off on Wednesday morning between 10.30–11.30am at St Margarets’ Parish Church or to Sue Webb at 8 Miller Lane, Stanstead Abbotts.

Any donations are gratefully received.

Lyn Paddon, The 3 Churches Foodbank Hub Manager

Neighbourhood Watch Walk and Talk

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Your local Police Community Support Officers will be doing a walk and talk through Stanstead Abbotts at 11am tomorrow (8th November).

If you would like to come along and talk about any concerns or issues you may have within the community, as well has come for a nice walk through our lovely village, we will be meeting outside the front of The Red Lion pub at 11am.

We hope to see you there. 

Megan DaCosta, Police Community Support Officer

Police Contact Advice
* Telephone 999 in an emergency where there is a danger to life or a crime is in progress.
* Telephone 101 for non-emergencies where police attendance is required, to report a crime or to report any other incidents.
* Alternatively, visit www.herts.police.uk/contact to report a non-emergency crime online or chat to a police operator live via our web chat service.

The 3 Churches Benefice: Warm Welcome Spaces

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Once again this year, The 3 Churches Benefice are offering Warm Welcome Spaces to those who are in need over the cold winter months.

There will be two Warm Welcome Spaces running each week:
Coffee Morning on Monday mornings
9–11.30am at The Wilshere Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Stanstead Abbots

The Community Hub Drop-in on Wednesdays
10.30–11.30am at St Mary’s Church, St Margarets

Go along and share a cuppa in these warm, welcoming and free spaces. Everyone is welcome!

See the poster…

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