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Midsummer was marked in the village by a barbecue at the Old School. The new gravel which has been spread at its front greatly improves the overall appearance, as does the new hedge and the re-laid kerbstones. Many thanks to those who did the organisational and physical work involved.
The church too spent the summer mostly outdoors, with our annual Rogation walk in May, Pimms and Hymns in the churchyard in June, and a picnic in the churchyard to mark Lammas, the beginning of harvest, in July. A coffee morning and book sale in May was well attended and made all the better by seeing so many familiar faces from our lovely village. Thanks to all who were able to pop in and to the organisers. Revd Paula was pleased to meet everyone and get to know them better. £202 was raised for St. Giles and its ongoing maintenance.
The ducks are having a rest from racing this year so our autumn schedule starts with a celebration of St Giles on 15th September. In October we hope to revive the tradition of a harvest feast and our Remembrance Day Service will be led by Revd Paula at the earlier time of 9am on 10th November.
Congratulations to Tingewick and Water Stratford Horticultural Society on reaching its Centenary Year which was celebrated at its Summer Show in August. It is great news that the society will continue as it was recently threatened with closure due to a lack of volunteers for the committee - a common problem for organisations these days. Thankfully people responded to the appeal for help so that it can continue its programme of shows, outings and demonstrations.
Harvest supper/lunch bring and share, details to be confirmed – please watch out for news locally.
