December/January
Well Christmas is here with us once again. It seems to come round faster each year and each year the promise of snow gets greater.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish a very merry Christmas to all our readers, supporters and distributors. This newsletter would not exist without the support of an awful lot of people. Firstly There are the dozens of people who distribute the newsletter each month. Such community spirit deserves greater recognition because the newsletter is lost without them. Then there are all the people and organisations who gave financial support throughout the last year. Many of the organisations use the newsletter to let the community know what they are up to throughout the year and I hope their support reflects the value they place on this modest enterprise. Thanks also go out to the advertisers who have lined up every month, even on the understanding we cannot guarantee to include their ad. Advertising with the newsletter is as much a community service as anything else. Finally thanks go to all the public spirited individuals who have made donations through the year.
Merry Christmas and God bless us everyone.
This Month
From 1 to 5 December its pantomime time in Hamble-le-rice with The Hamble Players production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Performances start at 7.30pm and 3pm matinees on Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are £6.50 and £5 for concessions. Call 01489 574915 to advance book.
On Saturday 4 December at 10am St Edward’s have their last Tabletop Sale of the year, if you’re looking to clear out unwanted goodies before Christmas.
St Edward’s have a pre-Christmas Curry Evening at 7.30pm on 4 December. Admission by ticket only, available calling by 80452508 or 80453734. Tickets cost £6 adults and £3 under 12’s.
On Friday 10 December the Victoria Netley Abbey TG are focussing on “A crafty Christmas” at their monthly meeting. The meeting is at 2pm at St Edward’s hall.
Father Christmas is visiting St Edward’s on Saturday 11 December for a rare personal appearance in his busiest period. He will be opening the Christmas Fayre at 12 noon. There will, of course, be many delightful stalls at the fayre as well.
Sunday 12 December at 4pm St Edward’s hold their traditional Children’s Christingle Service. Kids are invited to bring along their parents or grandparents.
The Play and Go Library in Pilands would like to invite new and existing members to a Christmas party on 13 December between Midday and 3pm at the Pilands Wood Centre. There will be many festive games and entertainments for the under 5’s. The library will be closed after that until Monday 10 January 2005.
On Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 December at 7.30pm there will be a Carols By Candlelight Service at St Mary’s Church in Hound. A lap rug or blanket is recommended for all except the
hardy.
On Thursday 16 December there are more carols at Netley Castle with a concert in aid of St Edward’s Church and The Wessex Cancer Trust. Tickets are available from Netley Post Office during the first week of December.
Sunday 19 December at 6pm St Edward’s holds it’s Traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.
On Christmas Eve St Edward’s has a Midnight Communion Service.
There are services at both St Mary’s, at 8am, and St Edward’s, at 10am, on Christmas Day. The family service at St Edward’s will include something for and by children.
On New Year’s Eve at 11.30pm St Edward’s holds it’s last service of the year.
On 21 January 2005 there’s an opportunity to enjoy a very rare treat when Stan Roberts performs his Magic Lantern Show at St Edward’s church hall. This event starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £3 for adults and £1 for accompanied children. Further information is available from Sue Taylor on 80452297.
NEWS
The Vicar and Church Wardens of St Edward’s would like to thank everyone who responded to the appeal for St Edward’s in October’s newsletter. The financial difficulties will continue but the gifts have been a considerable help.
Hampshire County Council have an information centre in Winchester that can deal with any question you have about public services in Hampshire. They have a free helpline, 0800 028 0888, and e-mail address, info.win@hants.gov.uk and a textphone on 0808 1002484. You can also visit the centre opposite the West Gate in Winchester.
Finally Youngstar Drama School are still offering lessons to 6 to 11 years olds at St Edward’s hall. For details and prices call Louisa on 80339322.
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