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The July update from Councillor Clive Hooker can be found here:
July 2022
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WEST DOWNLAND BENEFICE SERVICES
Brightwalton with Catmore, Chaddleworth, Fawley, Great Shefford, Leckhampstead and Welford with Wickham Online Services Zoom from Church is available for most Sunday 10.30 Services. We also hold evening prayer on a Wednesday’s at 5pm and Coffee Morning at 11am on Thursday’s via Zoom Please contact Miri or email [email protected] if you would like joining details. July & August 2022 3rd July 10.00am United Benefice Service, Wickham 10th July 9.00am BCP Holy Communion, Shefford Woodlands 10.30am Morning Praise + Holy Communion, Fawley 17th July 9.00am BCP Holy Communion, Leckhampstead 10.30am Morning Praise + Holy Communion, Chaddleworth 24th July 9.00am BCP Holy Communion, Welford 10.30am Morning Praise + Holy Communion, Brightwalton United Benefice Open Air Summer Services From 31st July until 21st August we shall be returning to Open Air Worship with Holy Communion in the church after the service. The outdoor element will be available on Zoom, and of course, if the weather is wet, we shall be able to migrate indoors! The final service of the season, 21st August, will be at the later time of 11am as it will be followed by a BBQ to which all are welcome. 31st July 10.00am Summer Open Air Worship with Holy Communion in the church, Leckhampstead 7th August 10.00am Summer Open Air Worship with Holy Communion in the church, Brightwalton 14th August 10.00am Summer Open Air Worship with Holy Communion in the church, Wickham 21st August 11.00am Summer Open Air Worship with Holy Communion in the church, Great Shefford, with BBQ after 28th August Time TBC United Benefice Service, Fawley – (please check Pew Sheet or A Church Near You for timings) Details can also been found online at A Church Near You www.achurchnearyou.com The July Brickleton News will be delivered to your door shortly, for the online version you can download it here: ![]()
The June update from Councillor Clive Hooker is available to download here: ![]()
Raising funds for Ukraine
Donating via the Disasters Emergency Committee A CONCERT IN BRIGHTWALTON CHURCH A mix of light classical and Eastern European music Featuring: - Piotr Jordan, a professional freelance violinist originally from Lodz, Poland. Piotr performs Eastern European music in addition to his classical repertoire and Chris Terepin, a professional freelance cellist, whose family home is in Brightwalton Both are donating their time to come and play in support of the people of Ukraine Sunday, 31st July 2022 7pm There will be a request for donations on the night for the DEC Ukraine Appeal Refreshments will be available to purchase The West Berkshire Countryside Society produce a magazine every quarter with an update on local projects and chances to get involved with volunteering. ![]()
The West Berkshire Council May update from Downland Ward Councillor Clive Hooker can be downloaded here. This includes details of all the current WBC consultations ![]()
We are pleased to confirm that the village prescription service will be re-starting from Wednesday 11th May. Rik of 14 Ash Close will be receiving the prescriptions on a Tuesday morning and they will be available to collect Wednesday - Friday between 9-5.
Please speak to the Downland Practice Pharmacy to set this up. From 12.30pm on Sunday 5th June, bring your picnic.
Bar available, games and activities for all the family May & The Jubilee Weekend
1st May 10.00am United Benefice Service, Great Shefford with breakfast from 9.45am 8th May 9.00am BCP Holy Communion, Shefford Woodlands 10.30am Holy Communion, Fawley 15th May 9.00am BCP Holy Communion, Leckhampstead 10.00am Café Church, Great Shefford 10.30am Holy Communion, Chaddleworth 22nd May 9.00am BCP Holy Communion, Wickham 10.30am Holy Communion, Brightwalton 29th May 10.00am United Benefice Service, Brightwalton with brunch and village walk Platinum Jubilee Weekend Services Thursday 2nd June Evening Prayer 6.30pm, Chaddleworth church Using the original service held throughout the country on the Sunday before Her Majesty the Queen’s Coronation Sunday 5th June 10am Service of Thanksgiving, Leckhampstead church We are pleased to offer Zoom from Church for many of the 10.30 services, please contact the Benefice Office for joining details – [email protected] Service details and Order of Services can be found on the A Church Near You website – www.achurchnearyou.com Revd Miri Keen writes … Yesterday the season began as I took the first West Downland wedding of 2022. It was wonderful to welcome the bride and groom and their family and friends into the church, to witness their vows and to pray for God’s blessing on them as they begin the adventure of marriage. I always feel rather like I’m waving couples off on a long sea voyage! One of the best parts of the modern Marriage Service is that it acknowledges how important the encouragement and care of family and friends can be when life’s storms hit. After the bride and groom have said “I will”, the vicar asks the congregation “Will you, the families and friends of the bride and groom, support and uphold them in their marriage now and in the years to come?” It’s always fabulous to hear the whole congregation saying “We will” as they offer their ongoing practical help, encouragement and prayers. Communities can make a difference too, so as we’re reading Banns and preparing for lots of weddings across the benefice perhaps you would spare a moment to offer your kind thoughts, good wishes and prayers for our happy couples. Kier and Rosie; James and Amie; William and Harriet; Will and Juliet; John and Fleur; Ned and Lydia; Gary and Tracy; Tobie and Rosie; Scott and Helen; Josh and Lucy; Kit and Nem; John and Gina. If you would like to find out more about marrying in church please get in touch. Maundy Thursday
6pm Casserole, Curry and Crumble Supper followed by service at 7.30pm Leckhampstead church Please contact Mary-Anne Brown to book a seat or Brightwalton Clerk ([email protected]) for details 15th April Good Friday 9am Passion Readings & Prayers, Wickham 10.30am Easter Storytime, Great Shefford 2pm Readings, Music & Silence, Brightwalton 17th April Easter Sunday 8.00am ‘BCP’ Holy Communion, Chaddleworth 9.30am Holy Communion, Great Shefford 11.00am Matins, Welford (lay led) 11.00am Holy Communion, Brightwalton Further information and Order of Services can be found on A Church Near You A copy of the March update from Councillor Clive Hooker is available to download here.
Within it you find details on WBC projects and consultations, plus updates on wider issues, including schemes being set up to assist Ukrainian refugees March 2022 Thames Valley Police – Tool Marking Event
Our Thames Valley Police Rural Crime PCSO team will be running a tool marking event in Brightwalton Village Hall car park on Sunday 27th March 2022 from 10.30am to 14.00hrs. This is for people to bring along garden tools, such as power tools, mowers, strimmers, chain saws etc. They put an identifiable mark using CRE Mark security kit – all free of charge. They will also be offering security advice. Please note that the village prescription service will be temporarily suspended from the 14th March for around 4 weeks.
The February West Berkshire Council update from District Councillor Clive Hooker can be downloaded here.
The circus is coming to Leckhampstead on the 7th May 2022
Organised by the St James PCC and raising money for the restoration of Leckhampstead Church. Tickets and further information is available here: Leckhampstead Circus West Berkshire Council are changing some bin days, please visit www.westberks.gov.uk/bindaychanges To check if this affect you. St All Saints Church, Brightwalton will also be holding an Open Air Carol Service around the Christmas tree on Wednesday 22nd December at 6pm
A copy of the the Order of Service can be found here media.acny.uk/media/Open_Air_Carols_2021_Download_for_Phone__4XlL6Uf.pdf Refreshments will be held after the service in the Churchyard, wrap up warm! For a full list of all the Christmas Services please visit A Church Near You website |
AuthorThis is written by the Parish Clerk with input from the village. Planning ApplicationsClick here to find out more about the planning process and to view all the current planning applications in Brightwalton. Archives
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