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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

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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Winning Cover Photograph for Issue 8!

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We are pleased to announce the winning cover image for Issue 8 of The Three Villages Magazine, which is due out at the start of December!

The photograph featured on the cover this time is by Eric Skilton. Here is it…

© Eric Skilton

We asked Eric to tell us a little more about the photograph and himself…
The photo was taken during last winter using an iPhone. It was at the Amwell Nature Reserve near the Bittern viewing point. It was not long after a heavy snowfall, but before it fell off the trees. It’s actually a colour image; it’s just that there is very little other than black and white.

My wife Janice and I have lived in Stanstead Abbotts (actually St Margarets) for nearly 14 years, having moved from Cheshunt. We are both retired; I was a structural engineer and Janice a social worker. We love the village and everyone around us is so friendly; it’s a great place to live. I spend a great deal of my time walking and chasing balls of various sizes (golf, tennis, padel etc.).

Thank you to Eric for kindly letting us use this striking and wonderfully wintery image.

If you haven’t done so already, get your copy of Issue 7 before it disappears! If you are having trouble getting hold of a copy, please do let us know and we will do what we can to get one to you.

Thank you for your continued support,
The Three Villages Team

County Councillor Report October 2023

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In October, County Councillor Eric Buckmaster, who represents the Parishes of Sawbridgeworth, High Wych, Eastwick and Gilston, Hunsdon, Widford, Wareside, Stanstead Abbotts and St Margarets put together a report.

The report includes some interesting points and important information, so please do give it a read.

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If you have any questions or concerns relating to the report, you can contact Councillor Eric Buckmaster directly as follows:
Landline:  03001237457
Mobile:  07578 170303
Email:  eric.buckmaster@hertfordshire.gov.uk

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.

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!

The Three Villages Magazine: Issue 7 is here!

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The September 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

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

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