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The PCC was delighted to learn this week that the National Churches Trust has awarded a Small Grant Award of just under £2000 to enable essential maintenance works to the gutters and downpipes of the church. The PCC has worked hard to raise the 50% needed to have the NCT generously match-fund the balance. Work will commence soon and it will mean that the church continues to be dry and warm for community use as well as services and regular use by the village school.

Another piece of welcome news this week has been to hear that the Somerset Community Foundation has responded to a grant application made by the PCC for assistance with heating costs and provisions needed for the weekly term-time Warm Welcomes which the PCC and others have been running for more than a year now. A much appreciated £1000 award by the SCF will help to make sure that volunteers can continue to provide a warm and very welcoming time to anyone who might like some company and lively conversation. If you haven’t visited us already, please do so!

Marion Jeffrey and Kate Hart – Churchwardens

Thank you so very much to Allan Sutton and his excellent team who presented a wonderful and humorous start to the season of Advent last Friday with a series of well-chosen readings interspersed with hand bell performances. The mulled wine and stollen were all very much part of a seasonal production which was enjoyed by a large number of villagers and visitors. Thanks to all who helped make this a thoroughly memorable evening which also raised the handsome sum of £188.20 to assist with church heating costs.

Another heartfelt thank you is sent to everybody who made our Christmas coffee and craft morning which took place last Saturday another community event and success for St Petrock’s funds. The cost of maintaining a Listed building and making it fully available for us all is an expensive task, and one which events like this help support in a very meaningful way. The amazing sum of £766 was raised through the sale of refreshments, excellent home made produce and cakes, raffles, gifts and donations from craft stalls. We couldn’t have done this without your help and the whole PCC team worked hard to make sure there was something for everyone. Thank you all, and in particular our helpers on the day.

Marion and Kate

Messy Church 10th December 11am

This Sunday 10th there will be a Messy Church service at 11am led by Rev Nicola Butt. This means that along with our usual congregation a particular welcome is extended to children and their parents to enjoy a service geared for young minds and with challenges and activities (and food!) to suit them. Do please let us know if you are coming for catering purposes. Voluntary contributions are welcome.

Marion and Kate

As from today, 5th December, and every Tuesday 2-4pm there will be a crafty get-together at The Old Dairy. Any crafts are welcome, just bring whatever it is that you are working on. Tea and coffee available. £2 per person to cover room hire. Thank you.

Adelee Wealleans

To celebrate the beginning of Advent and the start of the Christmas festive season, do please come along to the village production in a holly-decked and candle-lit St Petrock’s this evening, Friday 1st December from 4.30 pm for mulled wine and refreshments, ready for a 5pm start. There is a programme of readings, poetry and music curated by Allan Sutton and with participation by a variety of talented villagers. Retiring collection will assist the church heating fund. Our lovely Christmas tree will be on show outside, complete with new star! Thanks to Willow Stream Christmas Trees for donating a tree again this year.

On Saturday morning 2nd December between 10.30 and 12.00 you are invited to St Petrock’s for the annual Christmas coffee, crafts and gift sale with plenty to buy, raffles to win including a beautiful christmas cake,, fantastic baking and seasonal goodies on sale. Not to mention the opportunity to sit and enjoy hot refreshments and mince pies and delicious biscuits with friends and neighbours. All profits will go to church funds.

On Sunday 3rd December at 11am Rev Nicola will lead our First of Advent Service. All welcome. Many thanks.