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"Aylesbeare - A Devon Church and Parish".

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Church News is taken from the monthly issues of "Aylesbeare Topics"...

November 2010

FROM THE REGISTERS
We were so pleased to welcome Tammi Kirk back to Aylesbeare for her marriage to James Clark, where she was surrounded by friends and family. Church Law is that may marry between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm, so the 5.00 pm wedding ensured the Registers were signed by the 6.00 pm deadline.
We wish them a long, happy and healthy life together.
 

HARVEST FESTIVAL
The Church was beautifully decorated with flowers, produce, grapes and corn. Once again we are grateful to John Webber for his special window, complete with a sheaf loaf and several mice running around. Thank you. I took all the "goodies" into S.A.F.E., and was greeted "have you ploughed and scattered seed?" and "we will gather it all in", - a pretty "Thank You" card sits on the organ.
 

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
There is a full page article and Entry Form in this Topics. We do hope all the Parish organisations will join in. If you do not have a tree, borrow one, I have one to lend.
Visitors will vote to choose the best tree in each category for which there is a prize.
The Church and Church Yard has benefited from many who gave of their time and talents recently. It looks good, thank you.
We are most grateful to the Parish Council for the donation of £350.00, from the Parish Precept, towards the upkeep of the Church Yard.

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December 2010

FROM THE REGISTERS

The Baptism of Alex Philip Robert Chapman, son of Ann-Marie and Philip, brought four generations of the Hawkins family back to Aylesbeare Church where they were married. It was a very happy occasion, and Alex behaved beautifully. We wish him every blessing for the future.

AYLESBEARE  FETE

The PCC is most grateful for the donation of £780.00 to the Repair Fund from the proceeds of the Fete. We know this represents much planning and work by the Committee before and on the day, and the generosity of those who supported the Skittles Week and the Fete.

HISTORIC CHURCHES DAY

Well done to every one who took part and supported the Historic Churches Day. 

CAROL SERVICE

The Carol Service will, as usual, take place on Christmas Eve at 6.00 pm. We will make it shorter this year. The little ones are welcome to bring, any of their animals to put around the crib. The Collection will be shared between "OtterySt.-Mary Hospital League of Friends" and "Headway ", both local charities.

We are grateful to Mary for donating her carpet for use in the Belfry, and Carpets Collect for the underlay, it should keep the Ringers warmer. Visiting Ringers have rung special peals and several of you have commented "How nice it is to hear the belles ".

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

By the time you read this the Christmas Tree Festival will be in progress, do come and support those who have entered their tree.

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