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Advent Wreath-making morning

29/11/2025

Saturday 29th November, St Michael’s Church

We are holding an Advent Wreath-making morning in the church on Saturday 29th November at 10 AM. Initially this will be open to Friends of St Michael’s. There will be a limited number of tickets available; they will be on a first come first served basis, and if there are spaces available, we will open it up to non-members. If you would like to book your place, or be put on a ‘non Friends’ waiting list, please contact Fiona Hooper at fi.hooper@btinternet.com.
The cost of this will be £35 per wreath, payable on booking (up to 2 people can make 1 wreath). This is not a fundraising event, the £35 is to cover the cost of the materials etc.

Blewbury Players Open Evening and The Dice House

28/11/2025

28th November, Village Hall

Curious about The Blewbury Players? Join us at the Village Hall on 28 November for an open evening. Doors open at 7:00 PM (for 7.30 start)—grab a drink, meet the team, and find out what we have in store for our golden anniversary year. Followed – for those interested – by a reading of The Dice House at 8.45. Come for one or both. Full details in The Bulletin

Help us build a new skatepark for Blewbury

27/11/2025

The much-loved Skate Ramp at the recreation ground has sadly had to close due to safety concerns. The Parish Council is now raising funds to replace it with a modern, safe and exciting new Skatepark – and we need your help.

A heartfelt remembrance service at Blewbury School

On Armistice Day on 11th November, our school community came together for a deeply moving Remembrance Service in church, which was well attended by pupils, staff, parents, school governors and members of the local community. It was a time to pause, reflect and give thanks for the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve. The children shared thoughtful poems, heartfelt readings and beautifully sung songs that truly captured the spirit of remembrance. Their respect and sincerity shone through every moment, reminding us all of the importance of remembering together.

Bonfire Night

Thank you to everyone who came to Bonfire Night, and particularly to the Amazons for lending us their floodlights, James Barrett for a fantastic fire, Pete Baker for the amazing fireworks display, Caroline Pettigrew for organising the wood collection, James Wanstall, the Allens, Matt Napper and David Harbour for their contributions, and all the helpers who collected wood, baked and served potatoes, ran the entrance desks, marshalled, organised and served beer, mulled wine and other goodies, and much more: we could not have done it without you!

Bernard Mattimore 1934-2025

01/11/2025

Bernard had been unwell for some time and was taken into the JR for just a few days’ respite but sadly passed away on Sunday 28th September.

Pat and family would like to thank you all for so many lovely cards and messages which invariably began with a tribute to his kindness, his patience and his many anecdotes. He had a long and very interesting life and will sincerely be very sadly missed by a huge number of us.

His Funeral will be on Friday 7th November at 2pm.