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NEWS FROM THE MEMORIAL HALL

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Cold Ashby was a spooky place on Saturday 28th October when a host of scarily dressed children and their parents descended on the village for a specially organized party at The Memorial Hall. It was fabulous to see so many children from surrounding villages join us and have a great time. Special thanks go to Jenny Wilson, Rinat Matityahu and Katy Stuart for organizing and hosting the party and making it such a success. Thanks also Janet Thompson, Mandy Carson, Duggie Stuart, John Callaghan, and Colin Ritchie for their help on the evening. Special thanks also go to Mike Berry for providing the disco.

MACMILLAN COFFEE EVENING

Ted and Janet Thompson and Katy Stuart, who organized the Macmillan coffee evening, would like to thank everyone who attended the event on Friday 29th September. Thanks also go to those who donated cakes or raffle prizes. A grand total of £272.50 was raised.

Cold Ashby Church

Christmas Services

All are welcome

Lights for a loved one switch-on

Saturday 2nd December

6.00pm

Carol Service

Saturday

16th December

5.00pm

Christmas Day

Communion with Carols

9.30am

NEWS FROM ST DENYS CHURCH

HARVEST SUPPER

The PCC would like to thank everyone who joined them at the Harvest Supper at Cold Ashby Memorial Hall on September 25th. Just under forty people enjoyed a two-course meal cooked by members of the Parochial Church Council. Following the meal, the auction of harvest produce took place and the evening raised a grand total of £780 for church funds. A very enjoyable evening was had by all.

THE TREE OF REMEMBRANCE

Each year residents and friends of the village purchase a bulb on our ‘Tree of Remembrance’ which is lit up each evening and is displayed in the churchyard throughout the festive period. Each bulb is purchased to remember a loved one who is no longer with us. Their name, with a dedication, is also displayed on a bauble on a Christmas tree inside the church. All money raised is in aid of St Denys Church. The big switch on will be on Saturday 2nd December at 6pm.

SHAUN TAYLOR MEMORIAL FUN DAY

Sharon and Merv Taylor would like to thank everyone who attended The Shaun Taylor Annual Fun Day on September 9th. It was a scorching hot day and despite the heat it was well attended. A grand total of £3,300 was made in aid of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. To date a grand total of over £23,000 has been raised in Shaun’s memory.

Shaun’s family hope to take the total to over £25,000 with their Christmas Fair on Sunday 3rd December. (See below)