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The Stanstead Abbotts Concert Society: February, March and April dates

The Stanstead Abbotts Concert Society have some exciting events coming up in February, March and April!

The Wilderness Yet – 18th February

Deep-rooted in a lifetime love of traditional music, The Wilderness Yet continue to grow with the seasons as they explore the many branches of song from the British Isles. Their latest studio album, What Holds The World Together, was played on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 6, as well as entering the Official Folk Albums Chart. Singer Rosie Hodgson and fiddler Rowan Piggott are joined by guitarist Ben Filmer-Sankey in this new line-up for 2024.

Order your tickets HERE

George Sansome and Matt Quinn – 17th March

George (Granny’s Attic) on guitar and vocals and Matt (Dovetail trio) on mandolin and vocals have teamed up to form a perfect folk duo. When asked about their repertoire they say: ‘We both have a really strong love of folk songs and all the stories, history and people involved. Broadly speaking, we sing songs about love, heartbreak, revenge, death, geese, and the US postal service. Classic folk song stuff really.’

Order your tickets HERE

Nancy Kerr and James Fagan – 21st April

Nancy Kerr and James Fagan are one of the best known duos in British Folk music, and have been playing together since 1995. They have twice won Best Duo at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (2003, 2011). Both highly regarded singers, they are also acknowledged as masterful players of their respective instruments of fiddle and bouzouki.

Order your tickets HERE

The Stanstead Abbotts Concert Society meets on the third Sunday of each month at The Parish Hall, Roydon Road, Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8AB.

Doors open at 7.00pm, for a 7.30pm start and the evening ends at 10.00pm.

Soft drinks are available but please bring your own alcohol.

Tickets are £10 and are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk (see links above) or from Lynne Heraud (07527 796277)

Don’t miss the next Equine Table Top Sale and Dog Show!

The next Equine Table Top Sale and Dog Show will be held on Sunday 21st January, 11am to 1.30pm at Albury Village Hall, Ware.

There are a few table spots left, so if you are interested, please contact Gail asap on 07747300095!

All monies raised will go to Hessa’s Homeless Hounds, a brilliant local charity for rescue dogs.

Do come along and support this event! Fun for all the family!

The event is sponsored by Jim from Amwell Lakes – Premier Carp Fishery.

The 3 Churches Benefice Christmas Tree Festival

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

The 3 Churches Benefice: Advent & Christmas

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…

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

The 3 Churches Benefice

Neighbourhood Watch Walk and Talk

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.

A Christmas Carol at St James’ Church

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!

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

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).

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