• T H E • T H R E E • V I L L A G E S • News & Information covering Great Amwell, St Margarets and Stanstead Abbotts •
The next Stanstead Abbotts Local History Society event is taking place tomorrow night (Friday 10th November), 7.30pm at The Parish Hall in Stanstead Abbotts.
Lee Prosser will be giving a fascinating talk on ‘The Royal Kitchens at Kew’.
Members go free. Non-members only £3, which includes refreshments.
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.
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 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:
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
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).
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.
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:
To learn more about Tearfund and the important work they, you can watch this video below or visit their website HERE.
Stanstead Abbotts Concert Society has some talented musicians lined up for their Autumn Season of concerts!
As usual, it is a 7.30pm start (with doors open from 7pm), and tickets are £10 and can be ordered online at ticketsource.co.uk or by phone on 01920 870558.
Check out the line up below!
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!
A traditional Harvest Festival celebration is being planned for everyone in the three villages to enjoy on Sunday 8th October! It will allow everyone to enjoy the beautiful historic church of St James, give thanks for the harvest and celebrate locally produced food in all its variety.
In the build up to the big event, the organisers are looking for some local volunteers! Check to the poster below for all the information.
If you are able to help, do contact the relevant people (details on the poster). It promises to be a very special event for our community, so please do support it however you can!
The Three Villages 