Author: Margaret Day

We are certainly back in action after the summer holidays. Besides our morning services in St Mary’s Kidlington and St John’s there are two special events (and you can make both of them):

3pm Pet Service in Hampton Poyle

5pm Performance of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in St Mary’s Kidlington, organised by Friends of St Mary’s

Thanks to everyone who has joined our “Loo Roll Survey” by taking a sample pack after the service on 26th July. Each pack contains 6 rolls, together with information on the samples and a feedback form.

We will be reporting back when the survey is completed by the end of September. Of, course, how you go about trying these out will be different for everyone, but one organised person is all set up ready:

For more background information on the ethical questions when considering loo roll do see below.

We hope that everyone is enjoying a relaxing (if hot) summer right now. But if you want to know what you can look forward to later in the year, here are some dates for you (more details to follow):

• Sunday 6th September – Friends of St Mary’s welcome a production of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by This is My Theatre
• Saturday 12th September – Moses Day – Do you know Oh, what a beautiful morning? We Will Rock You? Safe and Sound? I whistle a happy tune? All of these songs feature in a retelling of the story of Moses as a ‘jukebox musical’ (a stage musical told through pre-existing well-known songs) and everybody is invited to join in. The day will run from about 11am to about 5pm (exact timings to be confirmed) at St Mary’s Kidlington, and there will be something for everybody. Do you sing? Do you dance? Do you make brilliant cups of tea? Can you use face paint? We will include a shared lunch. .
• Friday 25th September – Coffee Morning in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support
• Saturday 24th October – From Bach to Bollywood – remember that fabulous show we had before, well this will be even bigger and better!
• Sunday 8th November – Organ Recital by David Briggs to celebrate the 50th birthday of St Mary’s organ
• Saturday 14th November – Desert Island Discs, when the castaway will be Yo Davies, raising funds for the Live Nativity (with camels!)
• Saturday 21st November – Friends of St Mary’s present a feature on sporting achievements – Going for Gold

And then it will be Advent and Christmas to think about!

Everyone is welcome to the Quiz Night on Saturday 18th July, St John’s – doors open 6.30pm for 6.45pm start. Food will be hotdogs (regular and veggie); bring your own drink for that authentic pub quiz feeling. Six rounds of questions; come as a team or form your own on the night.

For catering purposes it would help if you book in advance. You can go to our Online Store to book and pay: https://kidlington-with-hampton-poyle-pcc-1.sumupstore.com/ or just book at https://forms.gle/vS1BnEfNhGMTzYJc6

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The young people are arranging fundraising events to build up the finances for this exciting weekend. Please support them by supporting their efforts:

Cake Sale Sunday 28th June after joint service at St John’s
Good news for all those with a sweet tooth! The young people will be hosting a cake sale after the joint service at St John’s on June 28th, to help fund the Youth Weekend Away in September. (Donations of cake also welcome. Please get in touch with Paul if you’d like to be involved.)

Quiz Night Saturday 18th July at St John’s 6.30pm
Food will be hotdogs (regular and veggie); bring your own drink for that authentic pub quiz feeling. Six rounds of questions; come as a team or form your own team on the night.

Our season of Summer Sunday Teas will be starting again on 3rd May. Do come along to the Refectory at the back of the church (3pm to 5pm) any summer Sunday for tea, cake and chat.

For all the family – 10am to 3pm on Tuesday 7th April – in and around St Mary’s Kidlington.

Please note that this is raising money for the Live Nativity in December (camels). The cost of the camels does not come from our church budget. Do come and support these events, thanks all.

Saturday 18th April, 7pm, St Mary’s Kidlington

Our Castaway is Revd Oliver Harrison, interviewed by Jan Jeffreys.

Tickets, £12.50 each, include a glass of wine and nibbles.

To help with catering, please book in advance if you can, by clicking here

Please note that this is raising money for the Live Nativity in December (camels). The cost of the camels does not come from our church budget. Do come and support these events, thanks all.