Cadmore End News April 2023

Village Hall Survey-Our thanks to the 33 who completed the Survey.  The results showed 91% had used the Hall in the last 12 months and would like to see it kept in good repair.  There were many suggestions on its future use and development which the Village Hall Committee will be following up and have 17 volunteers for the working party on Saturday 13^th May.  Our thanks to Andrew Macaulay who has recently joined the Committee for setting up this online survey and collecting the results.  These will be circulated to those who responded.

Spring-After a very cold February and very wet March plenty of signs from nature that spring is coming at last.  A morning walk to Hangar Wood has become a birdsong safari with migrant birds returning including Chiff Chaffs and Skylarks with “home birds” Robins, Thrushes and Blackbirds all singing.

Churchyard Mowing-Grateful if another 2/3 people could join our “Merry Mowers” team.  Another “Ride On” would be good for the larger areas as well as smaller mowers.  We cut the grass May to November and work in two teams mowing alternate months. Please contact Clifford if you are able to help.

Church Services

2^nd April Palm Sunday 11.00am Holy Communion Rev Mark Ackford

5^th April Wednesday Stations of the Cross at 7.00pm

7^th April GOOD FRIDAY take your pick!

2pm A walk from the Church across Cadmore End Common visiting 3 ponds

with readings led by Rev Philip Smith

OR

2pm A United Benefice in church led by THE Revd Lucy Austin

Followed at  3.30-4pm Tea and Hot Cross Buns in the Village Hall

9^thApril EASTER DAY SUNDAY Service 11am Holy Communion

Rev Mark Ackford

16^th April 11.00am Holy Communion Rev Peter Viney

23^rd April 11.00am Holy Communion Rev Philip Smith

30^th April United Benefice Services at IBSTONE

9.30 Holy Communion Rev Mark Ackford

11.00am Rev Philip Smith

Future Events

Tuesday 4^th April Coffee and Chat + Bring and Buy 10.30am to noon in Church

Sunday 7^th May from 1pm.  Coronation Picnic Lunch Party on the Common in

front of the Church.  Details to follow.  Bring your own food, drink etc.

Thursday 20^th April 8.00pm Church AGM.  Reports on 2022, finances and plans

Saturday 13^th May 10.00am.  Working Party to spruce up Village Hall

On a Sunday in Summer outside the Hall-Pig Roast with Rock & Role cover Band  'Against All Odds'.

Community Matters Food Bank, Lane End

Dates for April are Thursdays 13^thand 27^th. Our donations continue to be greatly appreciated and much needed.21 struggling families are supported.