Welcome to the St Michael’s October Newsletter.

At our last service we were pleasantly surprised to welcome Stafford Lowe. For the very few who didn’t know Stafford he was our last chaplain. We have had many happy memories together. What a surprise also for Alan, who was taking the service, our CWL and resident
organist/piano player, as it was Stafford who trained Alan originally.

October this year celebrates 20 years since the inception of St Michael’s and next year the acceptance by the Anglican Church, so prepare for next year’s celebration.

October is the month ‘all is gathered in’ and we celebrate Harvest Festival. After our service we have some fun with Jim our resident auctioneer who does a great job in selling off all the produce you bring in. It is Jim who will prise money from you as all the proceeds go to local charities. If there is a local charity you would like us to support, then please let us know.

As we look forward to our Remembrance service in November, this is always a moving service when we remember those who have served their country. Dare we also say this will be followed by our Christmas Carol service in December. Have you got your Christmas cards yet?

Our ‘Vacancies and requests for help’ are later in the Newsletter. St Michael’s needs more help as we head into the future. It is a worthwhile and fulfilling role, but we need new and fresh ideas.

Please send any items for inclusion to the Newsletter Editor, Pauline Cowell at
pauline.s.cowell@gmail.com